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27 Fragmented Statues of Lion Goddess Found in Egypt
The statues of the goddess, known as The Lady of War, were found in the ground at the Colossi of Memnon area on the city's west bank, which used to be a capital for ancient Egypt, the antiquities ministry said on Sunday.
Donald Trump Says Never Asked FBI Director James Comey to Stop Investigating Michael Flynn
"I never asked Comey to stop investigating Flynn. Just more Fake News covering another Comey lie!" Trump tweeted.
Muslim Teen Told to Take Off Hijab at London McDonald's Outlet
The girl was in the McDonald's outlet on Seven Sister's road in Holloway when a guard asked her to take off the hijab if she wanted to queue up for ordering food, The Independent reported.
Hamas Threatens 'Intifada' Over US Moves on Jerusalem
Hamas warned Washington not to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel or moves its embassy to Gaza as both Israelis and Palestinians claim the disputed city as their capital and previous peace plans have stumbled over debates on whether, and how, to...
'Bomb on Board' Wi-fi Network Causes Turkish Airlines Flight to be Diverted
Turkish Airlines said the flight made an emergency landing at the Khartoum airport in Sudan, but the flight was safely resumed after security inspections on all passengers and the aircraft.
Michael Flynn, Jared Kushner Targeted Several States in Failed UN Lobbying: Diplomats
According to court documents made public on Friday, a member of Trump's presidential transition team, later identified by sources as Trump's son-in-law Kushner, told Flynn on December 22 to contact officials from foreign governments, including Russia, to...
Pope Uses Word 'Rohingya' in Public For First Time on Asia Trip
Pope Francis on Friday used the word "Rohingya" for the first time during his current trip to Asia to refer to refugees who have fled in large numbers from violence in Myanmar.
Nine Killed as Taliban Disguised in Burqas Attack Pakistani College
The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, saying in message from spokesman Mohammad Khorasani that they had targeted a safe house of the military's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency.
Japan Emperor Akihito to Abdicate on April 30, 2019, Says PM Shinzo Abe
Akihito's eldest son, 57-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito, is expected to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1, 2019.
Man Kills Wife For Serving Cold Dinner in Pakistan
A woman has been killed allegedly by her husband after an argument over serving him cold dinner in Pakistan's Punjab Province, a media report said Thursday.
US Warns North Korean Leadership Will be 'Utterly Destroyed' in Case of War
The Trump administration has repeatedly said all options were on the table in dealing with North Korea's ballistic and nuclear weapons program, including military ones, but that it still prefers a diplomatic option.
US Sold Defence Equipment Worth Over $38 Billion in 2017, Says Pentagon
While a country-wise breakup was not available, according to a State Department official, the sale of military equipment was the maximum in Central Asia and Near East region, which amounted to USD 22 billion.
Prince Harry's Engagement Shows British Monarchy has Moved on From Scandals of Past
So the queen's approval is a stark demonstration of how much the monarchy has also changed and modernised in the last 80 years when the idea of a royal marrying someone who was divorced was inconceivable.
Meredith to Buy US Publisher Time in Koch-backed Deal
When combined, the Meredith and Time brands will have a readership of 135 million people and paid circulation of nearly 60 million.
Pope Heads to Myanmar, Bangladesh. Will He Talk About Rohingyas?
The "will he or won't he?" issue has dominated debate before Francis' trip, which begins Monday when his Alitalia charter flight lands in Yangon and ends with a youth rally in Dhaka on December 2
5 Killed in Suicide Bombing on Security Forces in Pakistan
The attackers targeted the convoy of security forces on the Sariab road in the provincial capital Quetta, the police said.