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Sri Lanka Ends 4-month Emergency Declared after Easter Suicide Bombings
There was no notification reimposing the state of emergency, which gives sweeping powers to police and security forces to arrest and detain suspects for long periods, said government sources.
With Whopping 19 Hours in Air, Qantas to Test World's Longest Flight From New York to Sydney
Three flights aboard Boeing 787-9 aircraft will take place from October, with up to 40 passengers and crew on the 19-hour flight.
'Women For Trump' Go on Offensive as Campaign Seeks to Mobilise Female Supporters
The Trump campaign's move to mobilise more women is a recognition of the president's persistent deficit with women — an issue that has the potential to sink his chances for reelection.
Brazil's President Accuses NGOs of Setting Amazon Forest Afire as Flames Continue to Rage
Bolsonaro, who has shocked environmentalists with plans to open the Amazon to business interests, said NGOs could be behind the record number of wildfires this year, although he presented no evidence to backup his claim.
Amazon Wildfires: Brazil’s Rainforest Burning at a Record Rate, Here’s Why We Should be Worried About it
In the year 2019, between January and August, nearly 73,000 fires were recorded. In addition, the Rainforest has been on fire for a number of days, without receiving much attention from the concerned authorities.
Twitter Denies Allegations of Bias for Suspending Pakistani Accounts Posting About Kashmir
Pakistani government on Monday complained to Twitter about 200 accounts that have been suspended for posting about the Kashmir issue.
Trump Asks Imran Khan to 'Moderate Rhetoric' After Talk With Modi, Terms Kashmir Row 'Tough Situation'
The US President spoke to Imran Khan to discuss 'the need to reduce tensions and moderate rhetoric with India over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir', the White House said in a readout of the call.
Slowing Economy in Trump Administration Will Tip into Recession by 2021, Say 34% of Economists
Trump, however, has dismissed concerns about a recession, offering an optimistic outlook for the economy after last week's steep drop in the financial markets.
Danish PM Says Trump's Idea of Selling Greenland to US is Absurd
Trump confirmed to reporters on Sunday that he had recently discussed the possibility, though he said such a move was not an immediate priority.
Rattled by UN Security Council Snub on Kashmir, Imran Khan 'Warns' World of India's Nuclear Arsenal
The Pakistan Prime Minister’s statement comes a day after the neighbour said its army was 'fully prepared' to face any challenge posed by India in the wake of current tensions between the two countries over Kashmir.
Thousands of Strangers Come for Miles to Mourn with Husband of Woman Killed in El Paso Shooting
Antonio Basco had said he felt alone in planning the funeral for Margie Reckard, one of 22 people killed in the shooting. Basco had almost no family left, so he invited the world to join him in remembering his companion of 22 years.
Senior Balochistan Politician, Three Others Shot Dead in Wee Hours in Pakistan Province
Balochistan National Party-Mengal leader Amanullah Zehri was returning to his residence in the wee hours when his convoy was ambushed by unidentified gunmen in Khuzdar district, said Deputy Commissioner Major Muhammad.
'May God Ruin Trump': Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's Grandmother after Israel Barred Their Visit
Tlaib did not outline what the conditions imposed on her visit were. Israeli media reported that she had agreed not to promote boycotts against Israel as part of her request to Israel's Foreign Ministry.
Shenzhen: The Border Metropolis City a World Away from Hong Kong
In the sprawling mainland city known for its high-tech market, many Shenzhen residents say they do not support the protests in Hong Kong, which has seen 10 weeks of pro-democracy rallies.
Discussions on Afghan Peace Deal Went 'Very Well', Says White House
Trump met national security advisors, Defense Secretary Mark Esper, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford, John Bolton and key negotiator Zalmay Khalilzad.
Fantasy or Strategy? Donald Trump Wants to Buy Greenland from Denmark
Greenland is a self-governing region of Denmark, which colonized the 772,000 square-mile (two-million square kilometer) island in the 18th century, and is home to nearly 57,000 people, most of whom belong to the indigenous Inuit community.