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Call To Close Al-Jazeera ‘unacceptable Attack’ On Free Speech
The UN voiced outrage Friday at the demand from Gulf countries that Qatar-based broadcaster Al-Jazeera shut down,...
IS Retakes Raqa District From US-Backed Forces
Islamic State group jihadists recaptured an eastern district of their Syrian bastion Raqa on Friday, a monitor said,...
German Tourist Found Dead At Indonesian Volcano
A German tourist missing for over a week after setting off to hike an Indonesian volcano has been found dead, a search...
‘Alarming’ Number of Threats Over Suspected IS-Links In Iraq’s…
The UN voiced alarm Friday at rising threats against civilians in Mosul suspected of ties to the Islamic State group as...
China’s First Lady Makes A Splash In Tense Hong Kong Visit
Xi Jinping's every word is being closely watched during his first visit to politically divided Hong Kong as China's...
China, US Ties Sour Over N.Korea, Taiwan
Relations between China and the United States soured on Friday as Beijing fumed over US arms sales to Taiwan and US...
US ‘concerned’ Over Sudan Human Rights Record
The United States remains "very concerned" about Sudan's human rights record given the restrictions on religious and...
Mosul Victory In ‘days’ As Pressure On IS Mounts
Iraq will declare victory over the Islamic State group in Mosul during the "next few days," a senior commander said...
Kusal Mendis Puts Sri Lanka In Charge In Zimbabwe ODI
Kusal Mendis blasted 86 off 80 balls as Sri Lanka plundered 316-5 off Zimbabwe's lacklustre attack in the first of five...
Returning To Music, Jay-Z Sorry For Cheating and Loves Gay Mom
Jay-Z's jaunty anthems made him one of rap's all-time greats and then, as he amassed a business empire and married...
New Chinese Border Road Raises ‘security’ Concerns
India condemned a new road that China is building on their Himalayan border on Friday, saying it raises "serious...
In Madrid, Gay Activists From Muslim World Urge Freedom
The Arab Spring brought a taste of liberty for north Africa's gay and transgender communities, but six years on their...
China ‘firmly’ Opposes US Arms Sale To Taiwan
China on Friday condemned a $1.3 billion US arms sale to Taiwan and called on the United States to stop any weapons...
China Slams US For ‘wrongful’ Sanctions On Chinese Bank
China slammed the United States on Friday for its decision to slap unprecedented sanctions on a Chinese bank accused of...
Mosul Victory Announcement In ‘next Few Days’
Iraq will declare victory in the eight-month battle to retake second city Mosul from jihadists in the "next few days,"...
Indian Teen Pirouettes From Mumbai Slum To US Ballet School
A teenager from a Mumbai slum is closer to fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer after being...
Olympics Chiefs Insist Tokyo 2020 Stadium Will Be Ready
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) insisted Friday the showpiece venue for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games would be...
Shanghai SIPG Coach Villas-Boas, Hulk Banned Over Oscar Protests
Shanghai SIPG coach Andre Villas-Boas and Brazilian striker Hulk were suspended for two Chinese Super League games on...
Japan Reveals Plans To Put A Man On Moon By 2030
Japan has revealed ambitious plans to put an astronaut on the Moon around 2030 in new proposals from the country's...