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Microsoft Aims At ‘mixed Reality’ With New Devices
Microsoft on Thursday debuted hardware for reaching into virtual worlds powered by its technology as it looked to...
A Grey Man In the American Spotlight
The dramatic sacking of the FBI director has left a bespectacled 52-year-old most Americans have never heard of holding...
Penguins Face Ottawa and Ducks Meet Predators In NHL Semis
Sparked by goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, the Pittsburgh Penguins continue their quest to become the NHL's first...
Copenhagen Imam Accused of Calling For Killing of Jews
A video of an imam appearing to call for the murder of Jews in a sermon during Friday prayers at a Copenhagen mosque...
White House Fumes After Kremlin Releases Trump Meeting Photos
Donald Trump's administration was left red-faced Thursday after the Kremlin surprised them by releasing pictures of a...
As Fighting Ebbs In West Syria, Army Looks East
With hostilities subsiding on Syria's western battlefronts, President Bashar al-Assad's army is seeking to head off...
White House Unaware of Deputy Lawyer’s ‘threat To Quit Over Comey’
The White House says it is unaware whether the deputy attorney general threatened to quit after he was blamed for the...
Kremlin Says ‘too Early’ To Speak of Thaw In Russia-US Ties
The Kremlin said Thursday it was too early to speak of a thaw in ties with Washington, a day after Russian Foreign...
Palestinian Local Polls Highlight Hamas-Fatah Division
Palestinians vote in municipal elections on Saturday, but only in the West Bank and not the Gaza Strip, illustrating...
Michael Flynn Ordered To Hand Over Papers
A US Senate panel investigating Russian interference in last year’s election has issued a rare formal demand for...
US-Backed Fighters Hunt For IS Holdouts In Syria’s Tabqa
US-backed fighters hunted for jihadist holdouts in Syria's Tabqa on Thursday after overrunning the city and nearby dam...
Ducks, Penguins Win To Advance To Conference Finals
Nick Ritchie scored the game winner and the Anaheim Ducks ended a game seven jinx by beating the Edmonton Oilers 2-1...
China Champions Globalisation With New Silk Road Summit
China hosts on Sunday a summit showcasing its ambitious drive to revive ancient Silk Road trade routes and lead a new...
Senate Seeks Ex-Trump Advisor’s Papers
A US Senate panel investigating Russian interference in last year's election has issued a formal demand for documents...
US Cities, States Mobilize Against Climate Change Without Trump
Even as President Donald Trump steers the United States away from actively fighting climate change, a number of...
Celtics Rout Wizards On Home Court In NBA Playoffs
The Boston Celtics continued their home court mastery over Washington, taking charge early and going on to beat the...
Pittsburgh Penguins Reach NHL Eastern Conference Final
Marc-Andre Fleury on Wednesday stopped 29 shots as the Pittsburgh Penguins punched their ticket to the NHL Eastern...
Trump ‘considered Firing Comey Since Taking Office’
Not all Republicans happy with Comey firing President Donald Trump had been considering firing former FBI Director...
Boston’s Thomas Fined For Cursing At Heckler
Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas was fined $25,000 (23,000 euros) by the NBA on Wednesday for making a profane remark...