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Former Donald Trump Campaign Chairman Manafort Found Guilty on Eight of 18 Charges
Manafort's conviction on the eight counts came in the same hour that Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, pleaded guilty in New York to campaign finance violations and other charges.
Pope Francis to Meet Sexual Abuse Victims in Ireland as Scandal Jars Church
On Monday, Pope Francis wrote an unprecedented letter to all Catholics, asking each one of them to help root out "this culture of death" and vowing there would be no more cover-ups.
Trump Says it is 'Dangerous' for Twitter, Facebook to Ban Accounts
US President Donald Trump's comments come as the social media industry faces mounting scrutiny from Congress to police foreign propaganda.
Gunshots Fired at U.S. Embassy in Turkey, No Casualties
The attack coincided with a deepening row between Ankara and Washington over the trial of a U.S. pastor in Turkey.
Strong Earthquake of Magnitude 6.3 Jolts Indonesian Island of Lombok
The U.S. Geological Survey measured Sunday's quake, which was centered in the northeast of the island, at magnitude 6.3 and a depth of 7 kilometers (4 miles).
Pregnant Woman Forced to Drive Herself to Hospital After US Cops Arrest Migrant Husband on the Way
The surveillance footage shows the agents handcuffing the 35-year-old Arrona and taking him away, leaving a sobbing Venegas alone at the gas station.
Israeli Gunfire Kills 2 Palestinian Gaza Border Protesters
The ministry named the dead men as Karim Abu Fatayer, 30, shot near the central Gaza Strip town of Bureij and Sadi Moamer, 26, killed near Rafah, in the south. It said that both men were shot in the head.
Magnitude 6.0 Quake Rattles Quake Southern Costa Rica, Panama; No Damage Reported
The quake's epicentre was 19 km (11.7 miles) north of the town of Golfito, the country's southernmost port and a surfing destination. The largest nearby city was David in Panama, some 87 km (54 miles) southwest.
Pakistan's Newly-elected National Assembly Will Meet Today to Elect PM
According to National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser, the parliament session has been summoned at 3:30pm tomorrow(Friday) to elect the new prime minister.
6-year-old Barred from Florida School for His 'Dreadlocks', Draws Internet Wrath
In the video posted on Facebook, the child is seen standing with a glum face right outside his supposed classroom, as his father goes back and forth trying his best to persuade the administration of ‘A Book’s Christian Academy’.
US Baker, Who Refused to Bake Cake for Gay Couple, Back in Court for Turning Away Trans Woman
Phillips grabbed headlines in June after the US Supreme Court, in a bombshell decision, partially ruled in his favor in the case involving the same-sex couple.
Malaysian Women to Be Caned for Lesbian Sex
The women, aged 22 and 32, were arrested in April by Islamic enforcement officers after they were found in a car in a public square in northern Terengganu state.
FATF Team Visits Pakistan to Review Progress of Action Plan to Counter Terror-financing
The six-member delegation, comprising members of Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering, arrived on the first such trip by FATF after Pakistan was officially placed on its grey list.
Pakistan Remembers Jinnah, Allama Iqbal as it Celebrates 72nd Independence Day
The day-long festivities began with special prayers in mosques and the hoisting of the national flag at all important public buildings in the country, which have been decorated with bunting and lights.
Sri Lanka Gets $39 Million Military Funding From US as China Vies for Influence
It comes as China, the world's second-largest economy, increases investment in ports and other building projects in Sri Lanka -- a key link in its ambitious "Belt and Road" infrastructure initiative.
How Cows Help Rehabilitate Prisoners in Sweden
The Scandinavian nation spends twice as much as France on each detainee, including those placed under surveillance, and works hard to avoid confinement. Instead, it prefers to put people on probation, favours widespread use of ankle monitors, sentences pe...