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Palestinians slam 'ideological' decision to close US Jerusalem consulate

Since he became US ambassador to Israel , Friedman, a longtime supporter and fundraiser for the West Bank settlement movement, had argued he should have author...

Putin: Iran pullout contingent on Syria security

At an global policy forum in Sochi on Thursday, Putin said "they have been recently expanding their area and took about 130 families hostage, which accounts for...

Trump lashes out at Warren over DNA test, calls her 'phoney!'

Is Warren a victim of discrimination? No. Non-Natives who "self-identify" as Native American, as Elizabeth Warren has done on paper as early as 1989 , is s...

Over 50 feared dead as train runs them over during Dussehra celebrations

As per initial reports, people watching the burning of Ravan effigy on the occasion of the Dussehra celebrations were standing alongside the railway tracks an...

Trump threatens Mexico over migrant caravan

A caravan of 3,000 migrants is moving north through Central America and toward the USA southern border - on a collision course with the midterm elections, as ...

Trump offers ‘rogue killers’ theory, sends Pompeo to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has denied that. Cengiz, who spent hours waiting for Khashoggi outside while holding his mobile phones, says her fiancee never returned to meet ...

Twitter Releases Details of Russian and Iranian Trolling

The company also released data on accounts from Iran that also targeted Americans. According to federal investigators, the troll farm created fake Twitter a...

A guide to Canada's legal cannabis

President Donald Trump has expressed openness to marijuana reform at the federal level, saying he would "probably" support the STATES Act, which exempts legal s...

Not enough progress has been made on Brexit, EU leaders say

It was not to be. Strict question. We will be free to, yes, we will no longer be a member of the European Union , we will be free to operate our migration poli...

Trump threatens to close Mexico border if migrants not stopped

Thursday's comments were not the first time Trump has threatened to close down the southern border entirely. Even the recently renegotiated North America Free...

No Siri kill plot by India: Sri Lanka government

The president, however, did not give details of how India was involved in the plot and several cabinet ministers were aghast at his claim, the report said. Th...

Poroshenko accuses Russia of meddling in Ukraine's affairs on church issue

Ukraine last week secured approval from Constantinople to establish an independent church in what Kiev said was a vital step against Russian meddling in its a...

Trump praises congressman who body-slammed journalist

On Thursday, Trump praised Gianforte as a " great guy and a tough cookie ". "Any guy that can do a body slam - he's my kind of guy", Trump said to cheers ...

Mueller Ready To Issue Findings On Two Key Questions In Trump Probe

Lawmakers said Baker did not back away from those claims when he gave a closed-door deposition to the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday. However, former...

Turkish official: Police found evidence journalist was killed in Saudi consulate

A high-ranking Turkish official told the Associated Press the joint inspection team has found "certain evidence" Khashoggi was murdered in the diplomatic outpos...

Trump warns Honduran president to stop migrants en route to U.S.

Late Tuesday, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights called on Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico to respect the rights and ensure th...

Trump threatens to send army to US-Mexico border in migrant row

For the second year in a row, President Donald Trump is upset about a caravan of Central American migrants headed to the United States. USA secretary of sta...

Caught on Camera: Woman drops off toddler on doorstep, flees

The sheriff's office said it had identified the woman who left the child but that it had not spoken to her yet. According to deputies, she asked her friend to...

Beto O'Rourke Goes Negative Against Cruz in Latest Campaign Ads

Texas Senator Ted Cruz became the latest Republican to be accosted in public over their vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court this wee...

Missing Saudi Journalist Killed Inside Istanbul Consulate: Turkish Police Sources

David Kaye, a United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of expression, said the disappearance of Saudi government critic Jamal Khashoggi "puts basically ...

Vietnam vet awarded Medal of Honor for his 'unmatched bravery'

When his commanding officer was severely wounded, he took charge and led his company into Hue and commanded the company of Marines for three days. "John, it i...

US Airstrike Wiped Out Al-Shabab Camp, Intel Officials Say

Africa Command said Friday's strike "was the largest airstrike against al-Shabaab since November 21, 2017, when USA forces conducted an airstrike against an al...

President Trump Threatens Nightmare 1,500 Honduran Immigrants Marching to U.S.

President Donald Trump took a break from defending the Saudi royal family, believed to have ordered the execution of a WaPo columnist, to whip up his base bef...

Prince Harry embraces teenager in Melbourne, breaking royal protocol

Prince Harry , Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex address the public during a Community Event at Victoria Park on October 17, 2018 in Dubbo, Austral...

Pompeo gave crown prince 72 hours to finish Khashoggi probe

Turkish police completed an overnight search of the consulate and consul's residence, where investigators were seen carrying away boxes of material. He emphas...

U.S. commander survives Afghan gun attack but police chief dies

The shooter in the Taliban-claimed "insider attack", was also killed, one USA official said. At least two US soldiers were reported wounded in the incident, b...

Hate crimes: Rise in offences linked to religious beliefs

In a statement released by the United Kingdom government, the Home Secretary Sajid Javid said, "Hate crime goes directly against the long-standing British value...

Turkish police enter Saudi consulate in Istanbul

The officials were not authorized to comment publicly on the matter and requested anonymity. He said he didn't think any government officials should go to Sau...

Sheriff: Missing Wisconsin girl's parents were shot to death

Fitzgerald addressed a news conference Wednesday afternoon in Barron, where he said autopsies on both victims have been completed. In the news conference, the...

Meghan Markle's Half Sister Breaks Silence On Royal Baby News

It was part of a sporting demonstration for the United Nations campaign This Girl Can. While the exact recipe Meghan used for her banana bread has not been ...

Black market will thrive until small pot growers and sellers included: advocates

People will have to apply for the pardons, but will no longer have to wait five years after a conviction or pay hundreds of dollars in fees, as they do now. At ...

Australian boy's heart-melting hug for Royal couple

MEGHAN Markle seems to have captivated Australians in her short stay down under - but back home, trouble is brewing with an influential broadcaster labelling h...

Italy Talks up Its Expansionary Budget as Clash With EU Looms

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker suggested on Tuesday that the EU was unlikely to give the thumbs up to Italy's draft budget, which foresees ...

Anxious about ‘untenable’ situation, BJP gets minister MJ Akbar to quit

Also, if a sitting Union minister appeared in court to fend off allegations of sexual harassment, it could have proved even more embarrassing for the government...

China star detained for ‘anthem insult’

Yang Kaili, a 20-year-old with tens of millions of followers, had appeared on camera singing the anthem while flailing her arms around. Yang Kaili, 21, post...