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Mike Pence Says Another Four Years of Trump a Better Choice Than Any Democratic Nominee
Pence said that South Carolina 55 per cent of its voters backed Trump in 2016 is a beneficiary of military victories and economic successes pledged by Trump during his campaign.
Bolivia President Evo Morales Does About-face and Will Now Accept Aid to Put Out Wildfires
The blazes burn unabated across vast swaths of hilly tropical forest and savannah near Bolivia's border with Paraguay and Brazil. At least 1 million hectares, or approximately 3,800 square miles, have been impacted by the fires.
Joe Walsh Becomes Second Republican to Challenge Donald Trump for White House
Joe Walsh criticized Trump, who has strong support among Republicans, as a bully who is unfit for office as he announced his long-shot bid.
Seven, Including Two Minors, Killed in Collision Between Helicopter & Small Plane in Spain's Mallorca
Spain's caretaker prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, sent his condolences on Twitter to the victims' families and expressed sadness at the "tragic accident."
Two Drones Come Down Over Hezbollah Stronghold in Beirut: Official
The incident came hours after Israel launched air strikes in neighbouring Syria but the official could not confirm if the drones were Israeli or if they had been shot down by Hezbollah.
Britain's Prince Andrew Denies Witnessing Abuse by Convicted Paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
The prince, Queen Elizabeth II's second son, is under heavy fire over his relationship with the disgraced US financier, and admitted in a statement on Saturday that "it was a mistake and an error to see him after his release in 2010".
China, Pakistan Targeted on Persecution of Religious Minorities at UNSC Meet
The Arria-Formula Meeting of the Security Council meeting on 'Advancing the Safety and Security of Persons Belonging to Religious Minorities in Armed Conflict' was organised by Poland, the Council President for August.
North Korean Foreign Minister Calls Mike Pompeo 'Poisonous Plant' of American Diplomacy
North Korea's blistering rhetoric may dim the prospect for an early resumption of nuclear negotiations between the countries.
Serial Killer 'I-95' Who Preyed on Older Gay Men, Murdered Six, Executed in Florida Prison
It began in Daytona Beach with the murder of John Hardy Roberts. In between, there were victims in Rockville, Maryland; Savannah, Georgia; Atlanta; and Nassau County, Florida.
Google Disables 210 YouTube Channels Part of China's 'Influence Campaign' Against Hong Kong Protests
The action by the Google-owned service came this week as Twitter and Facebook accused the Chinese government of backing a social media campaign to discredit Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement and sow political discord in the city.
Several Offers of Mediation on Kashmir But Progress Possible Only if India Accepts, Says Pakistan
India maintains that Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan and there was no role for a third party.
Jailed Art Dealer Subhash Kapoor Charged in US With Looting Artifacts
Manhattan District Attorney's office filed a criminal complaint last month against Kapoor which charges him with 86 counts of criminal possession of stolen property and grand larceny among others.
Three More Women Sue Jeffrey Epstein's Estate over Alleged Sexual Abuse
Epstein was arrested on July 6 and pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking involving dozens of underage girls as young as 14. He died on Aug. 10 in his jail cell at age 66.
European Union Rebuffs British PM Boris Johnson's Opening Brexit Bid over Irish Border
After more than three years of Brexit crisis, the United Kingdom is heading towards a showdown with the EU as Johnson has vowed to leave the bloc on Oct. 31 without a deal unless it agrees to renegotiate the divorce terms.
Prince William, Kate Middleton Likely to Call off Pakistan Visit Amid Rising Tension Over Kashmir: Report
Earlier in June, an official statement from the royal family had announced that the couple were to visit Pakistan later this year upon the request of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
A Look at the Islamic State Affiliate's Rise in Afghanistan as Wedding Blast Wreaks Havoc in Kabul
The IS affiliate in Afghanistan initially numbered just a few dozen fighters, mainly Pakistani Taliban driven from their bases across the border and disgruntled Afghan Taliban attracted to IS' more extreme ideology.