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We Will Get it Done, Says Donald Trump on Middle East Peace
Palestinian officials have seen their cause overshadowed by worry over global concerns such as the war in Syria and Islamic State group jihadists, and want Trump's White House to bring it back to the forefront.
Cuba Faces Last May Day Parade Under President Raul Castro
The Cuban government's traditional May Day parade Monday is the last to be overseen by President Raul Castro -- and the first without his late brother and revolutionary predecessor Fidel.
Pope Francis Urges Mediation to End North Korea Crisis, Avert War
Pope Francis said on Saturday a third country, such as Norway, should try to mediate the dispute between North Korea and Washington, to cool a situation that had become "too hot" and posed the risk of nuclear devastation.
China Deports US Woman Convicted of 'Spying'
An American woman held for more than two years by China has been deported to the United States after being convicted of espionage, the US State Department confirmed on Sunday.
'Godfather' Reference in Panama Judgement Irks Sharif Family
The 540-page judgement begins with the quote that is originally attributed to 19th-century French writer Honore de Balzac.
EU Leaders Meet, United on Brexit Demands - For Now
European Union leaders will endorse a stiff set of divorce terms for Britain at a summit on Saturday, rejoicing in a rare show of unity in adversity, but well aware that may start to fray once negotiations begin.
North Korea 'Disrespected the Wishes' of Chinese Prez: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that North Korea has "disrespected the wishes of China" by carrying out another missile test, as Pentagon confirmed it was a failed attempt by Pyongyang.
Jean-Luc Melenchon Says Will Not Endorse Any Candidate For French Presidential Runoff
Defeated French presidential election first-round candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon said on Friday he would not give any indication as to who his supporters should vote for in the May 7 runoff.
8,000 Innovations Added on China's 1st Home-Made Aircraft Carrier: Media
China has incorporated some 8,000 technological breakthroughs and industrial standards on its first domestically-built aircraft carrier which was launched this week, a leading official newspaper today reported.
Mahmoud Abbas Turns Screw on Hamas by Cutting Gaza's Electricity
The civil servants' pay is one of the few sources of steady income that trickle through the Gaza economy, and supports tens of thousands of extended families.
Indian Companies Boost Post-Brexit Growth in 2016 in UK: Report
With continued political stability and leadership on its reform programme, India is poised for significant economic growth and prosperity, Chande said.
Donald Trump Picks Trade Fight with Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to the unexpected burst of tough rhetoric by vowing his government would be "very firm in defending Canada's interests."
Suicide Bomber Kills 4 Tribesmen in Egypt's Sinai
Clashes erupted last week between the militants and local tribes after IS fighters shot at a truck smuggling cigarettes into an area where the extremists have banned tobacco.
Dolls, Teddy Bears Return to Eastern Mosul After Islamic State Ouster
Toy shops are thriving in eastern Mosul, with Iraqi children once again able to buy dolls, teddy bears or action figures after Islamic State was driven out of the area.
Top French Politicians Back Emmanuel Macron in Runoff Against Le Pen
Leading politicians from across France's left-right divide on Sunday threw their weight behind Emmanuel Macron ahead of a presidential run-off between the pro-EU centrist and the far-right's Marine Le Pen.
South Korea, Allies Brace For North Korea Follow-up Act
North Korea often marks significant dates by displaying military capability, and South Korean officials say there's a chance the country will conduct its sixth nuclear test or its maiden test launch of an ICBM around the founding anniversary of its milita...