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Syria Kurds Say Will Get Training From Russian Forces
Russia's military will train Kurdish forces in Syria, a spokesman said Monday, in the first agreement of its kind with...
Plane Crash-Lands In S. Sudan With 45 Onboard
A passenger jet carrying 45 people crash-landed in South Sudan's north-western city of Wau on Monday, leaving at least...
Israel Says It Foiled Syrian Ballistic Missile Threat
A senior army officer said Monday that Israel had fired its Arrow missile at a Syrian rocket which posed a "ballistic...
Manchester United Confirm United States Tour
Manchester United confirmed on Monday they will tour the United States during pre-season. Jose Mourinho's side,...
NATO Chief To Visit US For First Time Since Trump Elected
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg headed for Washington on Monday for the first time since US President Donald Trump was...
US Stocks Dip On Oil Retreat, Protectionism Fears
Wall Street stocks dipped early Monday with worries about trade protectionism pressuring global markets, while...
Sri Lanka Ex-Leader’s Brother ‘led Death Squad’
Former Sri Lanka president Mahinda Rajapakse's brother Gotabhaya directed a top-secret death squad which targeted...
Iraq Forces Push Into Old Mosul As Thousands Trapped
Iraqi forces battled Islamic State group fighters on Monday to push into Mosul's Old City where thousands of civilians...
FBI Director To Testify On Russia Ties As Trump Slams ‘fake News’
The directors of the FBI and NSA are to give keenly awaited testimony before Congress Monday on what ties President...
Iran’s Supreme Leader Calls For ‘resistance Economy’
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday reiterated a call for a "resistance economy" that prioritises...
Kuwait Lawyer Seeks Ban On Expat Drivers
A Kuwaiti lawyer filed a lawsuit Monday seeking a temporary driving ban on millions of expatriates to ease traffic...
Bill Gates Again World’s Richest Man, Trump Slips
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates once again topped the Forbes magazine list of the world's richest billionaires, while...
UNESCO Raises $75.5 Mn To Protect Heritage From War, Terror
Seven countries and an American donor on Monday pledged $75.5 million (70 million euros) to a UNESCO-backed fund aimed...
Pope Begs God’s Forgiveness For Church Sins In Rwanda Genocide
Pope Francis on Monday begged for God's forgiveness for "the sins and failings of the Church and its members"...
Trump Tweets Russia Collusion Claims ‘fake News’
President Donald Trump on Monday shot down as "fake news" allegations that he worked with Russia, which US intelligence...
Mandela’s Eldest Grandchild Ditches His ANC Party
Nelson Mandela's eldest grandchild has publicly ditched the ruling African National Congress party over its damaging...
Dubai Harvests Desert Sun At Vast Solar Plant
Dubai on Monday completed a solar plant big enough to power 50,000 homes as part of a plan to generate three-quarters...
Banksy West Bank Hotel To Receive First Guests
Secretive British street artist Banksy's hotel next to Israel's controversial separation wall was due to welcome its...
Football Player, 19, Is Snatched and Killed By A 16-Foot Crocodile
A young Mozambican football player was snatched and killed by a crocodile while training along the banks of a river,...