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Philippines' Duterte Stirs Controversy by Kissing Woman on Lips
A kiss by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on a Filipino woman's lips while on an official visit in South Korea sparked anger and jokes on Monday, as feminists denounced what they called his "perverted way" of taunting his female critics.
25 Killed, Hundreds Injured as Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Erupts
Volcan de Fuego, whose name means "Volcano of Fire", spewed an 8-kilometer (5-mile) stream of red hot lava and belched a thick plume of black smoke and ash that rained onto the capital and other regions.
Britain Says Militant Islamist Threat to Stay High and May Rise Further
The current threat level to Britain is assessed as severe, meaning an attack is highly likely. The government said it had foiled 25 Islamist militant plots since June 2013 - 12 of those since March 2017 - and was currently handling over 500 live operation...
Kim Wants $6,000-a-Night Suite for Trump Summit, Singapore May Foot Part of the Bill
Kim Jong Un's trip to Singapore poses logistical challenges that are likely to include using Soviet-era aircraft to carry him and his limousine, as well as dozens of security and other staff.
Donald Trump Suggests Robert Mueller is Behind Russia Probe Leaks
In the letters, Trump's lawyers sternly oppose attempts by Mueller's office to interview him, saying "under our system of government, the president is not readily available to be interviewed."
Myanmar Willing to Take Back All 7 Lakh Rohingya Refugees
Since August 2017, about 700,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled a military crackdown in mainly Buddhist Myanmar, many reporting killings, rape and arson on a large scale, U.N. and other aid organisations have said.
Saudi Arabia Reshuffles Cabinet With Eye on Culture
This is the second significant government change since the appointment of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, son of the king, as heir to the region's most powerful throne.
Trump Swaps Steak, Dumps Cheeseburger to Lose Weight
Donald Trump, 71, has acknowledged in private that he needs to lose weight and embarked upon a mission to shed 10 to 15 pounds in January.
Stormy Daniels' Lawyer Ends Bid For Role in Cohen Case
"We're working around-the-clock," the lawyer told US District Judge Kimba Wood, saying that even with a team of 15 lawyers "moving heaven and earth," they had only finished reviewing 1.3 million files so far and didn't expect to finish until mid-July.
Unlucky in Love, Pakistan Man Walks to Indian Border 'to Get Shot'
A resident of Jalloke village in Pakistan's Kasur district, Asif was in love with the sister-in-law of his eldest brother Atik-ur-Rehman.
US Hurting Its Own Credibility With U-Turn on Trade: China
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said, "In international relations, every flip-flop and U-turn by a country will undermine and hurt its own credibility.
US Capitol to Host First-Ever Gathering of Indian-Americans
Senator Kamala Harris from California, the first ever Indian origin to be elected to the US Senate, is scheduled to deliver a keynote address to the one-of-its kind of gathering.
Malaysia's Mahathir Axes Project to Build High-Speed Rail Link With Singapore
The leader said it was a "final decision" to scrap plans for the bullet-train line between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, which had been agreed on several years ago and was expected to cut travel times to 90 minutes from five hours by road.
The Curious Case of The White House Official Trump Says 'Doesn't Exist'
To attend the briefing — about the status of President Trump's possible summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un — reporters had to agree to leave the aide's name out of their stories.
15 Injured as Two Men Set Off Bomb at Indian Restaurant in Canada; Hunt On
The blast comes a month after a driver plowed his white Ryder rental van into a lunch-hour crowd in Toronto, killing 10 people and injuring 15.
China Says Report on President Xi Asking Pak to Relocate LeT Chief Hafiz Saeed Shocking, Baseless
According to the report, a close aide of the Prime Minister of Pakistan said that Xi made the suggestion to Shahid Khaqan Abbasi during their meeting on the sidelines of the Boao Forum in China last month.