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First Woman To Fly China's J-10 Fighter Killed In Crash
The first woman to fly China's J-10 fighter plane was killed in a crash during an aerobatics training exercise, state-run media reported Monday.
Bangladesh to Drop Islam As State Religion 'When Time Comes'
Muslim-majority Bangladesh will drop Islam as the country's state religion "when the time comes", a media report on Monday quoted a senior ruling Awami Leage leader as saying.
For US Comedians, Trumpland is No Laughing Matter
US presidential elections are a gift for comedians — they offer a seemingly endless stream of material, for months on end. But after Donald Trump's shock win this week over Hillary Clinton, even the late-night hosts are somber and the laughs are few and f...
Mass Rally Kicks Off in Seoul Calling for President Park Geun-hye's Ouster
Park Geun-hye's presidency has been shaken by suspicion that she let a shadowy longtime confidante to manipulate power from behind the scenes.
Trump Tells WSJ He's Considering Keeping Parts of Obamacare
President-elect Donald Trump told the Wall Street Journal he is considering retaining parts of President Barack Obama's healthcare law, including provisions letting parents keep adult children up to age 26 on insurance policies and barring insurers from d...
Donald Trump Slams Media for Inciting Protests
Donald Trump blasted the media in his most aggressive tweet yet since he was elected the US President, alleging that the people protesting his victory were "incited by the media".
Pepsico, Starbucks CEOs Call for Inclusion After Trump Win
Schultz said. "The irony is we had our best Christmas ever and our business went up, so I thank him."
Post Trump Win, Racial Tension Flares in Mostly White Chicago Neighbourhood
Some residents used racial slurs, revved motorcycle engines and yelled "go home" on Tuesday night as protesters with the Black Lives Matter movement demanded an investigation into the death of 25-year-old Joshua Beal.
Mexico Calls on Trump to Improve Bilateral Ties
Mexican Foreign Minister Claudia Ruiz Massieu made it clear that Mexico would absolutely not pay for the wall.
7 Killed, 50 Injured in London Tram Derailment
British Transport Police officers are continuing to work at the scene of a major incident in Croydon.
We Are All Rooting for His Success: Barack Obama on Successor Donald Trump
President Barack Obama urged Democrats on Wednesday to put aside their disappointment after Republican Donald Trump won the race to replace him and work toward a successful transition of presidential power.
What Does Donald Trump's Victory Mean for Climate Change Agreement
As the Conference of Parties (CoP22) kicks off in Marrakech, Morocco, the celebratory mood from the previous CoP in Paris, where a climate change agreement between 195 countries came into force earlier than expected, will have taken a hit.
One Dead, Over 50 Injured As Tram Gets Derailed in South London
A tram derailed in south London before dawn on Wednesday, resulting in one death and injuring more than 50 people, police and emergency services said.
Meet the Man Who Predicted Trump's "History-Shattering" Win to a 'T'
Allan J. Lichtman, distinguished professor of history at American University, started off by predicting Ronald Reagan’s victory as US President in 1984.
Trump, Clinton Split Wins in Early States But Bigger Battles Ahead
A Nevada judge on Tuesday rejected Trump's request for records from the polling site.
US Presidential Elections 2016: Hillary Clinton Wins Early Vote in Tiny New Hampshire Town
While Clinton won half the Dixville votes, Libertarian Gary Johnson took one and 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney got a write-in vote.