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Julian Assange ‘Put Lives at Risk’ By Sharing Unredacted Files, Says US Prosecutor as Extradition Hearing Begins
The WikiLeaks founder is wanted by the US on 18 criminal counts of conspiring to hack government computers and violating an espionage law, and could spend decades in prison if convicted.
100 Passengers in Close Contact With Infected Leave Japan's Coronavirus-stricken Cruise Ship
At a news conference on Saturday, Health minister Katsunobu Kato apologised that 23 passengers had been allowed to disembark from the ship without undergoing all the required tests.
Back to Blue: Come March, UK Passports to Revert to Old Colour of Pre-EU Days
Reverting to the dark blue of pre-EU days has been a point of pride for many Britons who voted to leave the bloc in a 2016 referendum, even though the new passport will be made by a Franco-Dutch firm.
South Korea Reports Sharpest Spike in Infections as 142 More Coronavirus Cases Emerge
Among the new cases, 92 were 'related' to patients or staff at the Cheongdo Daenam Hospital and most of these patients are those who had been staying as inpatients for mental illnesses, Seoul's vice health minister Kim Gang-lip said.
'Who are the Bombers? Terrorists are Generally Muslims': Ryanair CEO Under Fire for Islamophobia
While discussing airport security, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said that those bombing airlines will "generally be males of a Muslim persuasion".
Auschwitz Museum Wants Amazon to Remove 'Nazi-Propoganda' Books From Platform
Among them is an anti-Semitic children's book titled "The Poisonous Mushroom" authored by Nazi party member Julius Streicher and originally published in 1938.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky Vows to Help 22-year-old Woman Stranded with Dog in Wuhan
Anastasiya Zinchenko, a 22-year-old model, was due to fly out Thursday with a group of 72 Ukrainians and other nationals from the city of Wuhan, the centre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: As Face Masks Become Hot Property, Hong Kongers go for DIY Virus Protection
Long queues -- sometimes thousands strong -- routinely crop up outside pharmacies when supplies are in, and there is anger at the government's failure to have stockpiled.
Intelligence Officials Warn of Russian Interference Boosting Trump's Candidacy in 2020 US Election
Over the course of his presidency, Trump has dismissed the intelligence community's assessment of Russia's 2016 election interference as a conspiracy to undermine his victory.
24 Decomposed Bodies Found in House After Police Bust Criminal Gang in Mexico
Some of the bodies found had been dismembered and buried in the patio of the house, which was under construction.
‘Not Even Seen the Remains’: Boat Carrying 91 Migrants Goes Missing in Mediterranean
News of the missing boat comes amid criticism of the European Union's lack of rescue missions in the Mediterranean Sea.
'In Mature Countries, Press Reports Facts': US Condemns China for Expelling 3 Wall Street Journalists
The move is seen by many as a retaliation by Beijing after the Trump administration designated five Chinese state-run media organisations as foreign missions.
11-Year-Old Gives Birth in a Bathtub in US; Her Teenage Relative Charged For Rape
As the probe progressed, it was found that another relative of the minor girl's, a 17-year-old boy, had been assaulting her.
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel Unveils New Points-Based Visa System, Indians in London Welcome Move
Student visa routes will also be points-based and bring EU citizens into the same remit as other international students from next year.
Coronavirus Reaches Iran: Two Die After Testing Positive, Says Official
The new coronavirus epidemic has killed more than 2,000 people in China and infected more than 74,000.
Ashraf Ghani Wins Second Term as Afghanistan President, But Opponent Declares Himself the Winner
The election commission said Ghani garnered 50.64% votes, while the country's chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah received 39.52% votes.