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Ethiopia Jails Opposition Politician For Six Years Over Facebook Post
An Ethiopian court sentenced an opposition politician to six and a half years in prison on Thursday over a series of anti-government comments on Facebook that it said encouraged terrorist acts, his lawyer said.
Manchester Unites After Bombing, Vigil Attracts People of All Faiths
The vigil, held in warm evening sunshine in front of the Town Hall, drew representatives of different religions who, one by one, condemned Monday evening's bombing
You F*****g Indians Deserve This, Oz Attackers Yelled at Indian Cabbie
A 25-year-old Indian taxi driver in Australia has been assaulted and knocked unconscious by two passengers, including a woman, who yelled racial slurs at him, but the police denied it was “racially motivated”.
Pleased to Meet Nawaz Sharif, says Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump had a brief encounter with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday and said he was pleased to meet him.
Swiss Vote to Withdraw Country From Use of Nuclear Power
A projection from Sunday's referendum shows a majority of cantons (states) voted for the plan. Under Switzerland's direct democracy system, initiatives need a majority of both cantons and votes to pass.
UK PM Theresa May Pledges to Curb Immigration, Should Her Party Win
Overseas students will remain in the immigration 55 statistics - in line with international definitions - and within scope of the government's policy to reduce annual net migration.
Top Kuwait Court Jails 3 Royals For Insulting Judiciary
Charges included posting on Twitter and WhatsApp fake footage showing a top judge accepting a bribe from an aide to former prime minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammad al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
Intimidation of North Korea Must End, Says Russian President Putin
North Korea celebrated Sunday's launch of what appeared to be its longest-range ballistic missile yet tested in a bid to bring the US mainland within reach, saying it was capable of carrying a "heavy nuclear warhead".
India's Refusal to Join Belt and Road Summit Regrettable: Chinese Media
India's refusal to join China's high-profile Belt and Road initiative will not at all affect the cooperation in infrastructure development among its neighbouring countries, a report said.
France's Macron Angers Ally With Parliament Picks
Tensions over French president-elect Emmanuel Macron's bid to redraw France’s political map burst into the open on Friday as a key ally was left furious ahead of crucial parliamentary elections next month.
25 killed, Deputy Chairman Senate Injured in Blast in Pakistan
TV footage showed the badly damaged vehicle of Haideri. His driver was killed in the attack.
I Have Come to Terms With my Sacking, Comey Tells FBI Agents
Comey was in the third year of his 10-year term, when he was dismissed by Trump.
Pakistan's Army Assures Commitment to Democracy After Row With Govt
At the news conference on Wednesday, Ghafoor said the April 29 tweet was "not against any government official or institution", adding that the investigation into the leaks had come to a satisfactory conclusion.
US Media Go Ballistic After President Trump Sacks FBI Chief James Comey
The US media, already at odds with President Donald Trump, today criticised him for sacking FBI chief James Comey, saying his abrupt move has cast "grave doubt" on the viability of any further probe into what could be one of the biggest political scandals...
Sohail Mahmood Gets 'All-clear' to Replace Abdul Basit as Pak Envoy to India
Career diplomat Sohail Mahmood is set to replace Abdul Basit as Pakistan ambassador to India.
Cholera Cases in Yemen Spark Fears of Potential Epidemic in War-torn Country
At least 570 suspected cases of cholera have surfaced in war-torn Yemen in the past three weeks, sparking fears of a potential epidemic, Doctors Without Borders said on Sunday.