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Search resumes for missing pair near Alice Springs after woman found alive

Tamra McBeath-Riley, Phu Tran and Claire Hockridge went missing in Alice Springs on November 19. The search will resume for two people missing in central Au...

Trump says he will restore tariffs on Brazil, Argentina ‘immediately’

Last year, after having accused the two South American countries of weakening their currencies to get an unfair advantage, the United States president imposed a...

Palestine hopes for activation of int'l law against USA intervention — Interview

Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas said on Saturday that relations between Israel and the PA have hit a "dead end" and urged Europe to recognize a Pale...

Flight cancellations, delays pile up as winter storm aims for NY, NJ

The winter storm dumping snow, sleet, and rain across MA isn't over yet. The unsafe snowstorm moved towards the country's north-east on Sunday, with hundreds ...

China suspends USA army's Hong Kong visits in response to new law

China announced Monday that it will suspend U.S. Navy visits to Hong Kong in retaliation over President Trump's decision to sign legislation that supported...

Vietnam receives last of 39 remains of trafficking victims

The first 16 bodies were returned on Wednesday, with tearful relatives mobbing ambulances when they arrived in their hometowns. The youngest of the victims wa...

Russia cements role as gas 'kingpin' with 3 new pipelines

Putin and Xi are to inaugurate by video link-up the " Power of Siberia " pipeline, sending Siberian gas to China in a move that will strengthen their ties amid ...

Winter storm to arrive Sunday afternoon, bringing snow, rain, sleet

The heaviest rain and strongest winds for this storm will be later tonight through Sunday morning. Authorities say numerous roads have been reported as very...

At least 14 killed in attack on Burkina Faso church

Around 10 "heavily armed individuals" carried out the attack in the village near the border with Niger , "executing the faithful including the pastor and child...

University graduate Saskia Jones, 23, identified as second London Bridge attack victim

Attacker Usman Khan , a convicted terrorist who had secured early release from prison, was shot dead by police after he was restrained by civilians. Cambrid...

Winter Storm Moves East, Delays And Cancels Flights

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Swain County, North Carolina, and the eastern Tennessee mountains starting at 7 p.m. As ...

New statue honors Rosa Parks 64 years after her famous bus ride

The holiday recognizes the day she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat and moving to the back of the bus, and on Sunday 64 years since that historic d...

China urges Canada to free Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou

In December 2018, Huawei's CFO Meng Wanzhou , who is also the daughter of the company's founder, was arrested in Canada at the request of the United States for...

France to summon Turkish envoy over Erdogan`s `insults`

But while there may be range of disagreements within NATO, Stoltenberg said the alliance has a long history of overcoming political disputes, such as the 2003 I...

Tributes Pour in at London Bridge to Honor Attack Victims

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: 'There is no information to suggest that the arrested man was involved in the incident at London Bridge on Friday. ...

Lisa Smith arrested in Dublin on suspicion of terrorist offences

The former member of the Defence Forces Lisa Smith will be questioned by gardai for a second day today at Kevin Street Garda Station in Dublin. Detectives a...

Amazon pulls 'disturbing' Christmas ornaments bearing images of Auschwitz

A Christmas ornament sold on Amazon. The Auschwitz ornaments included the iconic image of train tracks leading to the entrance of Auschwitz, and an image o...

Killed as Bus Plunges into Frozen River in Russia

The accident occurred at the 60th km of the Sretensk-Chita route. "According to updated information, 19 people died , 21 have several injuries", the local go...

Australian foreign minister says China is holding citizen in 'unacceptable' conditions

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he was "very concerned" by reports about the treatment Dr Yang has confronted. Some analysts suspect Yang of being arrested...

Windsor woman dies in Hwy 401 collision near Chatham

OPP responded to the wreck at around 1am Sunday morning in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 near Orford Rd. Paramedics said 16 patients were taken to hospit...

House Intel Committee To Vote On Approving Impeachment Probe Report On Tuesday

Congressional investigators have been looking into whether Mr Trump abused his power by pressuring Ukraine to launch investigations of former Democratic Vice-...

Protesters return to Hong Kong's streets

The rally followed two other marches earlier in the day as protesters sought to keep the pressure on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam (林鄭月娥) after the win...

US tried to rescue us 6 times: Taliban prisoner

Mr Weeks and Mr King were freed in return for three senior Taliban commanders last month. A recently released Taliban hostage said he believes US Navy SEALS "...

Indian doctor abducted, gang-raped, set on fire; nation outraged

The News Minute reported that the suspended police personnel are: M Ravi Kumar, Sub-Inspector of Police, Shamshabad Police Station, P Venu Gopal Reddy and A ...

Pakistan bowling worst I have ever seen in Australia: Ponting

Candice was in the stands the day before with their daughters Ivy Mae, five, and Indi Rae, three watching on before spending some time with David when rain inte...

Intelligence Committee to begin circulating draft Ukraine report Monday

Trump should be impeached on allegations he sought political favors from Ukraine as a precondition for military aid. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ...

More rain, snow and gusty winds to hit during weekend travel rush

The Duluth Transit Authority announced early Sunday that it was canceling bus service for the day because of the poor road conditions. "The public is strongly...

Fired Navy Secretary criticises Trump in SEAL's case

Later the president overturned his demotion after his conviction. "This was a shocking and unprecedented intervention in a low-level review", Spencer wrote. H...

Republicans Attack Impeachment Process As Inquiry Heads To Judiciary Committee

Schiff, head of the House Intelligence Committee. That committee's initial hearing is Wednesday. The White House's decision was in response to the first of ...

Adam Schiff first witness for House Judiciary Committee Republicans, Doug Collins says

Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee , said the Democratic chairman of the House Intelligence Committee will be th...