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Trump Asks Supreme Court To Reinstate Muslim Travel Ban
President Donald Trump's administration asked the US Supreme Court on Thursday to reinstate its controversial ban on...
In Hebron, ‘miracle’ For Settlers Ended ‘golden Age’ For Palestinians
Its Old City is in constant lockdown, its holy site where the biblical Abraham may have been buried guarded by Israeli...
For Egypt, 1967 War Marked End of Pan-Arab Dream
Its vaunted air force destroyed, its army humbled -- the Six-Day War of 1967 dealt Egypt a shock it has yet to overcome...
Jerusalem, So Close, Still Out of Reach For Many Palestinians
He lives only a 20-minute drive from Jerusalem but for Palestinian Abu Bashir the city and its sacred sites might as...
Ageing Japan Faces Healthcare Crisis
Kanemasa Ito compares caring for his wife Kimiko to waging a daily war with the devil. The woman he loved has all but...
Spanish Bishop Despairs As C. Africa Diocese Descends ‘into Hell’
For 17 years, an Andalusian priest has quietly served as bishop in Central Africa's Bangassou. But last month, creeping...
Lesotho Former PM Vies For Power After Fleeing In 2014
Lesotho former prime minister Thomas Thabane, who is fighting to regain power in Saturday's elections, will never...
US May Do Less Harm Outside Climate Pact Than In It
America's withdrawal from the climate-rescue Paris Agreement under Donald Trump is a blow to global unity but may be a...
NBA Commissioner Silver Says League Will Do More To Combat Racism
By speaking out against racism and setting an example against intolerance, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday...
Fleeing Hunger, Somali Women Raped In Displacement Camps
He was thin but strong, in a new uniform and boots. After forcing his way into Hawo's ragged shelter the man put a gun...
Ledecky Sizzles In 1,500m Freestyle In Santa Clara
World record-holder Katie Ledecky blazed to victory in the women's 1,500m freestyle at the Santa Clara Pro Swim on...
NBA Boss Says Chinese Talent Development Must Improve
The NBA needs a greater focus on developing Chinese basketball talent to elite levels, league commissioner Adam Silver...
Lions’ Choirmaster Gatland Says Harmony Key For Rugby Win
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says maintaining team harmony is a priority as he seeks to engineer a...
Ko’s Reign At Number One Set To End
Lydia Ko's reign as world number one is set to end on Sunday, but it remains unclear just who will replace her atop the...
England Champions Trophy Team Face Anxious Woakes Wait
England's joy at launching their Champions Trophy campaign with a commanding win over Bangladesh was tempered by the...
US Cities and States Defy Trump, Embrace Climate Pact
When President Donald Trump announced America's abandonment of the Paris climate deal Thursday, saying he was elected...
Proteas Eager To Maintain Sri Lanka Run In ICC Champions Trophy
South Africa begin their Champions Trophy challenge at the Oval on Saturday by taking on a Sri Lanka side against whom...
Fiji’s COP 23 Leader Vows Climate Fight ‘far From Over’
The head of upcoming UN climate talks vowed Friday that the fight against global warming would continue despite...
Quitting Paris Deal For Us? No Thanks, Says Pittsburgh Mayor
Donald Trump said he was championing the people of Pittsburgh by leaving the Paris climate accord. But the city's Mayor...