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Saudi Arabian Government Shuts Down Qatar's Al-Jazeera Office

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Comey told the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence that Lynch, who served under then-President Barack Obama, had ordered him to use particular wording - ...

North Korea launches salvo of anti-ship missiles

That projectile also was sacked from Wosnan. Early last month, the North test-fired what appeared to be its longest-range ballistic missile to date, but analy...

Sean Spicer: Donald Trump's Tweets "Considered Official Statements By POTUS"

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Ryan calls Trump's demand for Comey's loyalty 'obviously' inappropriate

Mr Comey also says he had told Mr Trump three times he was not under scrutiny, confirming the president's account.Reacting to the prepared testimony on Wednes...

President Trump Outlines his Infrastructure Plans in Cincinnati Visit

Trump's announcement came on Day 3 of what observers of his administration have dubbed " infrastructure week ". "As long as I am president, America's labor l...

Prosecutors seek jail time for ex-Penn State president

The other two, the university's former vice president and athletic director, both received similar sentences with less time under house arrest. FILE - This fi...

Who's who, what's at stake in Britain's unexpected election

Polls close at 10 p.m. United Kingdom time (5 p.m. ET), with results expected to begin rolling in within an hour or so after voting finishes. Prime Minister T...

Afghanistan sees ISI hand in Kabul blast

The attack, condemned by the global community, underscores how the Afghan capital has become one of the deadliest places in the country for civilians. US Presid...

Turkey, Iran Back Qatar In Dispute With Other Arab States

Qatar has denied the accusations and called the collective decision "unjustified". US President Donald TruDonald Trump to resolve qatar crisis, trump qata...

Rahul arrested on way to protest-hit Mandsaur

Following Rahul Gandhi's statements on the killings on Tuesday, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said the same day: "We ask the people of Madhya Pradesh to s...

How to watch the James Comey testimony live

Comey however says he did ask the Attorney General to prevent any future direct communication between him and President Trump . Earlier Wednesday, Trump anno...

Tehran attackers were Iranian IS recruits

The attack on parliament, which was in session at the time, lasted more than three hours. "They are too small to affect the will of the Iranian nation and its...

Iran identifies terrorists involved in Tehran attacks

Russia's President Vladimir Putin meanwhile said the attacks underscore the need for deeper global cooperation to fight terrorism and confirmed Moscow's willi...

Don't take a selfie inside the polling station

Ask the British to name the most important inventions of all time and you can rely on them agreeing on one answer in particular, says the Daily Mail. With pol...

Iran says Trump reaction to attacks 'repugnant'

It identified them only by their first names, saying it did not want to release their last names due to security and privacy concerns for their families. The po...

Major League Baseball to investigate Cubs' Russell after domestic violence claim

Addison and Melisa Russell, who have a child together and care for Addison's other child, Wednesday last June in Florida. 'My post is meant to be empowering, ...

2 arrested in deadly warehouse fire that killed 36

In this December 5, 2016 photo, Max Harris , 27, who considers himself the " creative director " or "camp counselor" at the Oakland warehouse " Ghost Ship " ...

Comey: Trump sought to 'lift the cloud' of investigation

Comey, who was sacked by Trump, is scheduled to testify Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee as part of the panel's investigation into whether ...

Korean sailors voice hopes to defect to S. Korea: Seoul

North Korea launched a volley of surface-to-ship cruise missiles off its east coast Thursday, Seoul's defence ministry said, the latest in an accelerating ser...

UAE president offers condolences to Iran after deadly attacks

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a tweet on Thursday called the White House comments "repugnant" and accused the US of supporting terror. At least...

London terrorist on bail at time of attack

He was detained carrying only a small backpack, his passport and a one-way ticket to Istanbul. In the footage, which was confirmed to be legitimate by the M...

Moment of magic gives Lions another lesson on NZ tour

We have to be aware of that, they are playing with a lot of confidence. That try on half-time was pretty unlucky. " Sam Warburton had a bit of slight ankle s...

Indian student studying at California University critical after being shot

After completing his graduate degree program in California, he was working at a departmental store near California, said reports from India. The incident took...

Blumenthal: Comey testimony shows Trump 'disdain' for rule of law

Christie, a close Trump ally with whom he served in the Justice Department. Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to provide his testimony befor...

UAE minister says seeking 'change of Qatar policy'

Foreigners residing in Qatar and in possession of a Qatari residence visa would also not be eligible for visa on arrival in the UAE , Etihad spokesman said i...

South Korea Says Anti-Missile Deployment On Hold Pending Environmental Review

North Korea's weapons tests are meant to build a nuclear and missile program that can stand up to what it sees as US and South Korean hostility, but they are al...

Trump Won't Try to Block Comey Testimony With Executive Privilege Claim

In one memo, Comey reportedly wrote that Trump asked him to back off of investigating former national security adviser Michael Flynn . President Trump is...

World Iran Rejects Trump's Condolence Message, Friendship Claims

The United States also condemned the deadly attacks in Iran , saying the "depravity of terrorism" has no place in the world. The Islamic State group claimed ...

Donald Trump, after House panel subpoenas, backs probing Obama administration

Committee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA) named three former Obama administration officials suspected of illegal unmasking: Susan Rice, John Brennan and Samantha ...

Anti-Muslim crimes spike in London after attack: Mayor Sadiq Khan

Khan is among those who have asked the government to reconsider the invitation, describing the state visit as "inappropriate" given the president's travel ban f...

Key projects at risk as Greens back NDP in British Columbia

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Emirati diplomat to AP: 'Nothing to negotiate' with Qatar

Qatar's leader, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, spoke by telephone overnight with his counterpart in Kuwait and, in order to allow Kuwait to mediate, made a de...

Jordan downgrades diplomatic relations with Qatar, revokes license of Al Jazeera

The BBC's Barbara Plett Usher in Washington said Qatar , Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have all funded extremists in Syria but pulled back under U.S. pressure, w...