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Earthquake Measuring 6.6 on Richter Scale Jolts El Salvador, No Initial Reports of Damage
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake's epicenter was in the Pacific Ocean some 27 km (17 miles) south-southeast of the port of La Libertad.
Julian Assange too Unwell to Attend Brief Court Hearing via Video Link
He is in Belmarsh prison serving time for jumping bail in Britain while fighting extradition to the United States, which accuses him of violating the Espionage Act by publishing secret documents containing the names of confidential military and diplomatic...
Bangladesh Police Seeks Death Penalty for 16 People Accused for Murdering School Girl
The deceased was tricked onto the roof of the madrasa where the perpetrators set her on fire for not withdrawing the sexual assault case against the principal.
Hefty Donation to Trump's Inaugural Comes Under Scrutiny
The donation is being scrutinized by federal prosecutors in New York investigating the inaugural committee's finances.
Stabbed with Toothbrushes, Strangled: Violent Clashes Between Prisoners in Brazil Jail Leave 15 Dead
Brazil has the world's third largest prison population, with 726,712 inmates as of June 2016, according to official statistics.
Trade Beef Aside, Donald Trump and Shinzo Abe Bond Over Burgers, Sumo and Golf
Donald Trump, the first U.S. president to watch sumo in the sport's homeland, waved to the audience as he entered the hallowed Kokugikan and then saluted them with applause as they waved and raised their phones to take photos.
Chinese Vice President Arrives in Pakistan; Holds Talks With Top Leadership
Pakistan President Arif Alvi also conferred its highest civilian award Nishan-e-Pakistan on Wang, 70, a member of the ruling Communist Party of China's (CPC) powerful Politburo Standing Committee.
Militants Kill at Least 25 Nigerian Soldiers, Some Civilians in Ambush
Militants opened fire as the soldiers were escorting a groups of evacuees from a village in Borno state, where Boko Haram and other militants have been fighting for a decade.
Thousands of Croatians Rally Against Abortion
Abortion is legal until the 10th week of pregnancy in Croatia under a 1978 law from when the country was still part of communist Yugoslavia.
Theresa May Resigns; Who Wants to be Britain's Next Prime Minister?
Here is a list of Conservatives who have either said they plan to put themselves forward or are widely expected to run for the leadership.
US Official Acknowledges Consumers Will Pay Some Tariff Costs
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reiterated Wednesday that Trump was likely to meet his Chinese counterpart late next month during the Group of 20 summit in Japan.
Sri Lanka Further Extends Emergency a Month After Easter Sunday Suicide Bombings
President Maithripala Sirisena issued a proclamation saying the emergency, which gives sweeping powers to security forces to arrest and detain suspects for long periods of time, would continue for another 30 days.
International Day of Biodiversity 2019: Date, Theme and Significance
The theme for International Day of Biodiversity 2019 is Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health.
Britain's Manchester Airport Faces Flight Delays Due to Refueling Issues
The refueling problems led to dozens of flights being delayed and canceled at the airport on Sunday, The Guardian newspaper reported, adding that up to 13,000 passengers were impacted.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo Wins Election Amid Claims of Widespread Cheating
The official result confirms unofficial counts by private pollsters of the April 17 election, giving Joko Widodo a comfortable victory, though it could trigger a legal challenge after Prabowo claimed widespread cheating.
Military Confrontation with US Will 'Be the Official End of Iran', Says Donald Trump
The Trump administration has attempted to use a combination of hawkish rhetoric, diplomatic pressure, economic sanctions and now military posturing in order to fundamentally change the nature of the Iranian regime.