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Norway Airlifts Passengers off Cruise Ship Caught in Storm
The ship was sailing south from Tromso to Stavanger when engine trouble struck in an area that has claimed many vessels.
Two Hindu Girls Kidnapped, Converted to Islam in Pakistan on Eve of Holi; Sushma Swaraj Seeks Report
The Hindu community in Pakistan has carried out massive demonstrations calling for strict action to be taken against those responsible, while reminding Prime Minister Imran Khan of his promises to the minorities of the country.
Chinese Businessman Publishes Pamphlets in Hindi, Gets Slammed for 'Bad Mistake'
A wet market operator whose flyers drew flak for having a Hindi translation instead of a Tamil one has expressed remorse over his mistake and intends to print apology letters.
Pakistan, Malaysia Agree to Elevate Their Bilateral Relation to Strategic Level
According to the joint statement, the two leaders acknowledged that MoU signed for the investment would serve to promote and strengthen the economic ties between both countries.
Returning to London, Britain's May Faces Mammoth Task to Change Minds on Brexit
After a bruising day in Brussels, May secured a two-week reprieve to try to get the deal she negotiated in November through parliament at a third attempt or face a potentially chaotic departure from the European Union as soon as April 12.
Seven Killed as Man Drives Car into Crowd in China, Driver Gunned Down by Police
The injured were taken to hospital following the early morning incident in Zaoyang City in Hubei Province.
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Mailing Bombs to Donald Trump's Foes
Sayoc sent 16 rudimentary bombs — none of which detonated — to targets including Hillary Clinton, former Vice President Joe Biden, several members of Congress, former President Barack Obama and actor Robert De Niro.
Boeing’s 737 MAX to Face First Congressional Hearing Over 2 Fatal Crashes; Pilots May Also Be Grilled
Boeing and the FAA are under investigation by the Transportation Department for how the rollout of the jet was handled, especially the new flight system - the MCAS stall-prevention system.
'Let Them See it': Trump Says Muller's Russia Probe Report Should be Made Public
Donald Trump has been investigated for almost two years, following suspicions that he or his team had improper ties to Moscow.
Germany's Angela Merkel Ready to Fight to Last Minute for Orderly Brexit
Merkel, asked whether she was ready to offer British Prime Minister Theresa May a new Brexit deal, said she 'noted with interest' a ruling by the speaker of parliament that May must change her twice-defeated divorce deal to put it to a third vote.
UN Received 259 Allegations of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse in 2018: Report
According to the report, not all the allegations have been fully verified and many are still under investigation or are still in a preliminary assessment phase.
You Will Never Hear His Name: New Zealand PM Wants World to Remember Victims, Not Mosque Shooter
Jacinda Ardern said that she will never take New Zealand mosque shooter's name, but ensure he faces 'full force of the law'. Ardern was speaking at a special session of parliament, which she opened with Arabic greeting "as salaam aleikum".
Donald Trump Calls Tongue-twisted Presidential Rival Joe Biden 'Low IQ Individual'
"Joe Biden got tongue tied over the weekend when he was unable to properly deliver a very simple line about his decision to run for President," Trump tweeted.
Singaporean Couple Jailed For Forcing Maid to Eat Vomit, Clean House in Her Underwear
District Judge Olivia Low on Monday sentenced the woman, Chia Yun Ling, to 47 months in prison and ordered her to pay a fine. Her husband, Tay Wee Kiat, a former information technology manager, was jailed for 24 months.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Formally Launches Presidential Campaign
Kirsten Gillibrand opted to use a video instead of a speech at a rally, the traditional method, to formally launch her campaign.
Pakistan's Crackdown on Militants Fails to Convince Sceptics Worldwide
It was the fourth time China has blocked such attempts, reinforcing suspicions that it was acting on Pakistan's behest. If so, observers said, the move undermined the sincerity of the crackdown.