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Trump Fails to Repeal Obamacare, Republicans to Engage Democrats
The White House on Sunday indicated it was willing to talk to the opposition Democratic leadership on Obamacare, days after US President Donald Trump suffered a spectacular defeat in repealing the healthcare legislation.
'Go Back to Lebanon': Sikh-American Girl Racially Abused in New York Train
A Sikh-American girl was harassed on a subway train when a white man, mistaking her to be from the Middle East, allegedly shouted "go back to Lebanon" and "you don't belong in this country," the latest in a series of hate crimes against people of South-As...
In Pakistan, Envoys of Muslim Nations Discuss Online Blasphemy Against Islam
It was decided that a comprehensive strategy paper encompassing all legal and technical aspects would be circulated by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs among the ambassadors of the Muslim countries which they would be sharing with their governments...
World Leaders 'Stand' With Britain After London Terror Attack
World leaders on Thursday unanimously condemned the suspected terrorist attack in the heart of London by an attacker who was shot dead by armed police, with many saying they "stand" with Britain.
EU Migration Chief Threatens Consequences For Not Hosting Refugees
"It is important for governments to understand that they should be part of it," Avramopoulos told a news conference in Warsaw. "If some of them do not comply... the Commission has the power, the tools to convince these countries."
US President Donald Trump Says North Korea Acting 'Very, Very Badly'
US President Donald Trump slammed North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for "acting very, very badly", following Pyongyangs missile activities, a media report said.
Catalonia calls for Scottish-style independence referendum
Catalonia's separatist government has again urged Spain's central government to let it hold a legal referendum on independence like the one Scotland staged in 2014 with London's approval.
11-Year-Old Girl Set to Become Britain's Youngest Mother: Reports
An 11-year-old girl is set to become Britain's youngest mother with police investigating circumstances of her pregnancy, media reports said.
Israeli Plane, Tank Hit Gaza After Rocket Attack by Palestinians
A rocket fired by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip slammed into southern Israel on Saturday, prompting retaliatory Israeli air and tank strikes, sources on both sides said.
Donald Trump, Angela Merkel Hold First Face-to-Face Meeting at White House
The leader of Europe's largest economy and the U.S. president were expected to discuss funding for NATO and relations with Russia in their first meeting since Trump took office in January. Asked if they talked about NATO, Trump said the two leaders had di...
Pakistan, Afghanistan to Hold High-level Talks in London
Pakistan and Afghanistan will hold high-level talks in London on Wednesday to ease the current tensions, the Afghan Ambassador Omar Zakhilwal said has announced.
Blizzard Blows Into Northeast US; Flights Canceled, Schools Shut
Snow piled up rapidly in parts of the northeastern United States on Tuesday as a blizzard began blowing in, with residents being advised to stay at home, airlines grounding flights and schools canceling classes.
Syria Regime Bombed Damascus Water Source, Committed 'War Crime': UN
The report meanwhile dismissed regime allegations that rebels had contaminated the water.
Muslim Couple Sues US Airlines After Being Kicked off Flight
In a statement, a spokeswoman with United declined to comment on the suit, but said, "Both SkyWest and United hold our employees to the highest standards of professionalism and have zero tolerance for discrimination."
Seema Verma Confirmed by Senate for Top Health Post in Trump Administration
The US Senate has confirmed Indian-American Seema Verma for a top health care position in the Trump administration and she was set to play a key role in the government's bid to "repeal and replace" Obamacare.
US Fines China's ZTE $1.2 bn for Violating Iran, N Korea Sanctions
The US government has slapped $1.2 billion in fines on Chinese telecom giant ZTE for violations of US export controls for selling goods to Iran and North Korea, officials announced Tuesday.