World
Twitter Deletes Nearly 4,800 Suspected Accounts Linked to Iran
Twitter says the removals are meant to prevent election interference while preserving valid political speech.
Imran Khan Says India-Pak Ties at 'Lowest Point', Hopes Modi Will Use Mandate to Resolve Differences
The Pakistan Prime Minister said his country was open to 'any kind of mediation' and sought peace with all its neighbours.
Hong Kong Police Use Tear Gas as Protesters Try to Storm Parliament
Hong Kong's leaders say the proposed law is needed to plug loopholes and to stop the city being a sanctuary for fugitives, and that safeguards are in place to ensure that political critics of Beijing will not be targeted.
Plagued with Ebola, Democratic Republic of Congo's Health Minister Now Declares Measles Epidemic
Medical teams have confirmed 677 cases of measles among 87,000 suspected persons in 23 provinces.
PM Modi, Xi Jinping May Discuss US 'Trade Protectionism' at SCO Summit: China
The meeting assumes significance as this is the first meeting between the two leaders after Modi-led BJP's massive victory in the recent elections in India.
Ahead of Federal Budget, PM Imran Khan Asks Pakistanis to Declare Assets by June 30
Imran Khan in his appeal to the residents said that people have until June 30 to declare their benami assets, benami bank accounts and money that was kept abroad.
Sri Lankan Tamil Leader Says Muslims' Rights Being Abused in Aftermath of Easter Attacks, Seeks Probe
Following the Easter bombings, a large number of Muslims have been arrested by the anti-terror agencies for questioning along with those having links to the banned National Thowheed Jamaath.
China's Exports Beat Gloomy Forecast to Rise as Trade War With US Heats Up
The spat between the world's top two economies escalated last month, with President Donald Trump increasing tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods.
Kamala Harris' Husband Takes on Growing Public Role in 2020 US Presidential Race
Doug Emhoff's increasingly public role is a reminder of the historic diversity of the Democratic field, which includes a half dozen women as well as an openly gay man.
Michael Gove, Leading Contender for British PM, Admits to Taking Cocaine
The Daily Mail quoted Michael Gove as saying he had taken the drug at social gatherings when he was a young journalist.
Three Britons Die After Eating Pre-packed Sandwiches
Health authorities did not specify where the cases developed or how widely the sandwiches are sold.
Teen Climate Activist Greta Thunberg gets Amnesty Award for Fighting Against Peril of Global Warming
The 16-year-old issued a statement stating it was a "huge honour" for her and a recognition for everybody inspired by her movement that has made school students take part in climate change protests.
Lack of Abortion Access Troubles Guam's 1st Female Governor
Guam's "very restrictive" law allows abortion, but doctors also have the legal right to deny services unless it's a medical emergency and anyone who terminates a pregnancy without help from a doctor can be charged with a felony.
US Commander Claims Iran Backed Down After Middle East Build-Up, But Warns 'Threat is Very Real'
Gen. Frank McKenzie said he would not rule out requesting additional US forces to bolster defenses against Iranian missiles or other weapons.
Kremlin Says Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump May Meet This Month in Japan
Both leaders will be attending the G20 Summit in Japan's Osaka later this month.
Theresa May Steps Down as Leader of Conservative Party Formally Triggering Race for Successor
May will remain prime minister until a new leader is chosen, likely in late July, but has relinquished control over the direction of Britain's tortuous departure from the European Union.