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Provocative 'Punish a Muslim Day' Letters Offering Points, Rewards for Violence Circulating in London
The letter details a point system for each action and a reward. For example pulling a Muslim women's hijab is 25 points, throwing acid is 50 points and burning or bombing a mosque is a whole 1,000 points.
Sri Lankan President Sirisena to Appoint Committee to Probe Anti-Muslim Riots
Anti-Muslim riots, since Monday, have left two persons dead and damaged several homes, businesses and mosques in the Kandy district.
'Most Hated Man' Gets Seven Years in Jail for Defrauding Investors
The disgraced former pharmaceutical executive and hedge fund manager was convicted last August of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and two counts of securities fraud.
Elon Musk Says Trump's Import Tariffs Like an Olympic Race Wearing Lead Shoes
In a series of tweets aimed at the US President Donald Trump, Elon Musk said he was "against import duties in general, but the current rules make things very difficult. It's like competing in an Olympic race wearing lead shoes."
Video of Orangutan Puffing Cigarette Goes Viral
A video taken on Sunday shows the beast picking up a cigarette butt that was flicked into its zoo enclosure by a visitor and then puffing away on it like a pro.
Donald Trump Orders Stiff Trade Tariffs, Unswayed by Grim Warnings
Donald Trump said he will exempt Canada and Mexico as "a special case" while negotiating for changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Donald Trump Accepts North Korea Invitation, Will Meet Kim Jong Un by May to Talk Denuclearisation
Donald Trump would be the first sitting US president to meet with North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un, a stunning diplomatic breakthrough with uncertain consequences.
FARC Withdrawing from Colombian Presidential Race
Ivan Marquez, a senate candidate and senior member of the political party formed by the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia rebels, told reporters that party members decided not to field a candidate after Londono underwent open heart surgery on...
China Warns of 'Necessary Response' in Event of Trade War with US
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to establish tariffs of 25 percent on imported steel and 10 percent on imported aluminium this week.
After Health Scare, World's Last Male Northern White Rhino on the Mend
Sudan lives with the last two females of the same species in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, about 250 km (155 miles) north of Nairobi.
Philippines' Duterte Says 'Not in a Million Years' Does International Criminal Court Have Right to Try Him
The fiery-tempered leader is the subject of a Philippine lawyer's complaint to the ICC accusing him of making killing "best practice" in his ferocious 19-month-old war on drugs.
US Pacific Fleet Commander Says China's Military Budget Lacks Transparency
China insists its military spending is transparent and that it does not pose a threat, but is needed to update old equipment and defend its legitimate interests.
Blast in UK Shop That Killed Indian-origin Family Caused by Petrol
Zabka mini-supermarket and a flat above were completely destroyed in the blast on the evening of February 25, killing three members of the Ragoobeer family who had moved to the UK from Mauritius.
North Korea Leader Wants to Advance Korea Ties, Makes Agreement with South
A 10-member South Korean delegation led by National Security Office head Chung Eui-yong travelled to the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, on Monday in hopes of encouraging North Korea and the United States to talk to one another.
Weakened Angela Merkel Has Her Work Cut Out to Make Coalition Last
"Merkel needs to appease a weakened and insecure SPD without alienating her own CDU/CSU too much," said Carsten Nickel, managing director at consultancy Teneo Intelligence.
Emmanuel Macron Urges Tehran to 'Pressure' Syria to Halt Eastern Ghouta Offensive
The offensive, led by forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad, has reportedly killed more than 640 civilians and sent hundreds more fleeing, prompting growing international calls to end the bloodshed.
