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'Emperor Xi’? -- China Gambles on Return To Lifetime Rule
The announcement made abruptly on Sunday further chips away at the era of "collective" leadership that was championed by reform leader Deng Xiaoping to prevent the return of another Mao-like cult figure.
Talks with North Korea Must Lead to Ending Nuclear Programme, Says White House
Ivanka Trump, a senior White House adviser, did not interact with the North Korean delegation, a senior US administration official said. She met Moon on Friday as part of a weekend trip leading the US delegation to the closing ceremony.
Mother's Eyes Gouged, Father Beheaded for Defending Girl from Rape: UN's South Sudan Report
Another South Sudanese woman told the United Nations commission that her 12-year-old son was forced to have sex with his grandmother to stay alive.
Suicide Bomber Targets Kabul's Diplomatic Area, Two Killed
Interior ministry spokesman Najib Danish said six people were wounded in Saturday's attack in the Shash Darak area of Kabul, near NATO headquarters and not far from the U.S. Embassy.
Trump Names India, China to Defend his Policy on Climate Change
On June last year, Trump had announced to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement on climate change and renegotiate the deal that was agreed upon by over 190 countries during the previous Obama administration.
US Expected to Open Embassy in Jerusalem in May: Official
US President Donald Trump announced last year that the United States recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital, infuriating even Washington's Arab allies and dismaying Palestinians who want the eastern part of the city as their capital.
Mexican Man, Once The World's Fattest, Dreams of Walking Again
At the time, he was completely bed-ridden, suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure, and had a severely obstructed lung. Doctors warned his life was at risk if he didn't lose weight.
Armed Deputy Who Failed to Confront Gunman at Florida School Resigns
Deputy Scot Peterson, who was on duty and in uniform as the resource officer posted at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, was the only law enforcement officer present on Feb. 14 when the rampage started, Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said.
Quebec's Top Court Upholds Kirpan Ban at Canada's Provincial Legislature
In 2011, several Sikhs were denied entry into the Quebec legislature amid a heated debate over multiculturalism and where to draw the line when it comes to tolerating cultural practices. Security officials at the Assemble Nationale refused to let them in...
Video of Gun Owner's Assault on an AR-15 Goes Viral After Florida Mass Shooting
Scott Pappalardo of New York state is the star of a clip posted on Facebook that had been shared more than 360,000 times as of Tuesday afternoon.
Oxfam Chief Apologises For "Babies in Cots" Comment on Sex Abuse Scandal
Last week, Van Hauwermeiren said he felt ashamed, but added that some of the allegations in a Times newspaper report which first broke the story were untrue, and denied paying for sex with prostitutes.
Australia Politician Slammed for Posing With Gun on Facebook
George Christensen put up the image on Saturday showing him in a shooting stance with the comment "You gotta ask yourself, do you feel lucky, greenie punks?".
Death Threats Have Been Made Against Me, Family: Ravinder Bhalla
In a statement issued on Friday afternoon following a security breach at City Hall, Bhalla said the city is working with the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force to improve security at City Hall.
Former US Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney Announces Utah Senate Bid
Romney first sought the presidency in 2008 but lost the Republican nomination to Arizona Senator John McCain. Four years later, Romney won the party's nomination but was defeated by incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama.
Florida Shootout: Trump to Tackle Mental Health, School Safety But Not Guns
President Donald Trump is promising to tackle school safety and "the difficult issue of mental health" in response to the deadly shooting in Florida. He made no mention of the scourge of gun violence.
Porn Star Who Had 'Affair' With Trump Is Now 'Free' To Tell Her Story
After Trump's longtime personal lawyer admitted paying $130,000 to Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election, the actress's manager suggested a non-disclosure agreement had been broken.