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The sentence of two months in jail plus another two under house arrest against a once-leading figure in American higher education marks a low point in the large...

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Enzi's press secretary said Wednesday morning he doesn't have any new information on the senator's condition, but he does expect that to change soon, perhaps wh...

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Trump has since shied away from giving his opinion on whether climate change is real. "That seems to be a difference from what the president has said", Dicker...

United Nations chief urges action on climate change

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India and France to deepen cooperation to tackle terrorism

As justification for his move Trump accused China and India of benefitting from the deal at the expense of the US. It's a point global leaders and scientist...

National Security Adviser to Jimmy Carter Zbigniew Brzezinski dies at 89

Zbigniew Brzezinski , the hawkish strategic theorist who was national security adviser to President Jimmy Carter in the tumultuous years of the Iran hosta...

Organization of American States discusses Venezuelan crisis

The move has been roundly condemned by the Venezuelan opposition, which has accused Goldman of throwing a "financial lifeline" to a Maduro government besieged b...

White House Now Referring Trump/Russia Questions to Outside Counsel

During the briefing, Spicer is asked that since that former FBI director James Comey is prepared to testify that President Trump pressured him to drop the i...

Mattis Calls Out China's 'Contempt' For Nations' 'Interests'

But actually sanctioning North Korea is tough to do. Mattis quoted President Xi Jinping of China's call in April for all sides to "live up to their responsi...

Religious Left Decries Trump's Paris Accord Decision

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Trump speaks to Moslem leaders

The deal, plus other investments that could total up to $350 billion, was the central achievement of Trump's visit to the kingdom, first stop on a nine-day jo...

British Police make new arrest in connection with Manchester terror attack

The arrest, which was made in Manchester , took to 11 the number of people being held in custody over the attack, all of them men, the police said. "With spe...

Sean Spicer Stokes "Covfefe" Conspiracy Theories, Because Why Not?

Asked at an off-camera briefing for reaction to upcoming congressional testimony from fired FBI Director James Comey , press secretary Sean Spicer referred...

World Leaders Congratulate Rouhani on Winning Iran Election

Rouhani secured 57pc of the vote in Friday's election, compared to 38pc for his main rival, hardline judge Ebrahim Raisi . Supporters of Mr Rouhani celebrated ...

Bahrain hackers post threats on minister's Twitter account

Shaikh Khalid whose Twitter profile description is "Diplomat, Ambassador, Foreign Minister of Bahrain , Reader, World traveller, and Bon Vivant", has won sever...

Champions Trophy: Rain rescues Australia against New Zealand at Edgbaston

Ronchi celebrated by flat-batting a four before ending the over with a soaring straight six. Starc bowled nine overs for 52 runs. When Ronchi departed, caug...

Manila casino attack kills dozens

Police told ABC News the initial investigation indicated that all of the victims, who were found mostly on two floors, died from smoke inhalation as the resort ...

Deadly casino attack 'English-speaking' gunman caught on camera

The attacker stormed the resort complex in the early hours of Friday morning, pouring petrol on gambling tables and setting fire to them, before filling a backp...

Powerful explosion rocks Kabul killing 90 people, injuring over 350

Several embassies were damaged and a number of foreigners wounded, but the majority of victims were, as ever in such attacks, Afghan civilians. No group has y...

Modi affirms India's commitment to protecting climate

Although dates for the Prime Minister's trip have not been formally or officially announced, the White House has penciled in June 26-27 for the first face-to-fa...

Pekka Rinne: Laviolette declines to name starter for GM 3

When the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup a year ago they received major contributions from rookies Matt Murray and Conor Sheary . Nashville Pr...

House Intel Committee issues subpoenas in Russian election & unmasking investigations - RT America

One Democrat on the committee said there is still confidence that Conaway can lead the Russian Federation probe, but Democrats are on guard for possible "sabo...

Macron to visit India for world solar alliance meet

Modi said he was asked a similar question in Germany earlier this week, before the U.S. decision was made public. Yesterday, Modi and Putin held a summit, and s...

Report of multiple casualties in incident on London Bridge

British police said they were dealing with "incidents" on London Bridge and nearby Borough Market in the heart of the British capital Saturday, as witnesses rep...

Playboy playmate sentenced to probation, community service in body-shaming case

The woman was not in court Wednesday, but Kim said that based on past conversations, she thought she would be pleased with the ruling. The 33-year-old model i...

France, one of India's most important strategic partners : Narendra Modi

It will benefit the future generations as well. PM Modi pointed out that India has been identified as the third most favorable country for foreign investments b...

Ananya Vinay wins 2017 National Spelling Bee after epic final duel

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Tokio Myers crowned Britain's Got Talent victor after tense final

The Sheffield born singer has revealed he would like to sing "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri in the final. Comedic magician Matt Edwards received a st...

House intel panel approves subpoenas for Trump lawyer, former top aide

Nunes recused himself from leading the House intelligence committee's investigation in April after drawing fire over a meeting on White House grounds and percei...

China has leadership role in fight against climate change

Asked if the First Family wanted a personal apology from Kathy Griffin for her provocative photo in which held up what was supposed to look like a bloody seve...

Police find auto significant to Manchester terror attack inquiry

Detective Chief Superintendent Russ Jackson said on Thursday: "Our inquiries show Abedi himself made most of the purchases of the core components and what is be...

Terrorism biggest challenge, says PM Modi as France extends support to India

He met the newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysee Palace , his official residence, in Paris . PM Modi pointed out that India has been id...

Nunes's House committee requested the same unmasking for which he criticized Obama

The House Intelligence Committee issued seven subpoenas yesterday, the Wall Street Journal's Byron Tau and Shane Harris reported today. On Wednesday, Nun...