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Russia, Ukraine Swap Prisoners in First Sign of Thawing Relations
On Saturday a Russian aircraft carrying freed Russian prisoners from Kiev landed in Moscow while a Ukrainian plane with released Ukrainian prisoners aboard touched down in Kiev.
Israeli Troops Kill Gaza Palestinian Teens During Border Protests, Say Health Officials
A few hours later five projectiles were launched from the Gaza Strip toward Israel, the Israeli military confirmed after rocket warning sirens sounded in the Israeli border town of Sderot and two nearby villages shortly before midnight.
In Latest Blow to Boris Johnson, Brexit Bill Clears UK Upper House
The draft, which now requires formal assent by Queen Elizabeth II to become law, would seek to postpone Brexit beyond the current deadline of October 31 if Johnson does not manage to strike a divorce agreement with the EU next month.
Twin Blasts Kill One, Injure 12 People in Pakistan's Balochistan Province
The first blast went off near the office of a transport company, while a motorcycle packed with explosives parked near the canteen of the company was used in the second blast.
US Woman Stopped at Manila Airport With 6-day Baby Hidden in Sling Bag, Arrested
Jennifer Erin Talbot was able to pass through the airport immigration counter on Wednesday without declaring the baby boy but was intercepted at the boarding gate by airline personnel.
End of an Era: From Liberator to Oppressor, the Journey of Robert Mugabe
Robert Mugabe, who died in Singapore aged 95, was ultimately ousted by his own armed forces in November 2017.
Two University of Texas Students From India Drown in Oklahoma
The Davis Police says the foreign exchange students died Tuesday at Turner Falls, near Davis. One of them was struggling in a pool near the falls and the other jumped in to help. Neither resurfaced.
Pak Prime Minister Imran Khan Discusses Situation in Kashmir with Saudi, UAE Foreign Ministers
A statement released by Imran Khan's office said, 'Both countries would remain engaged to help address the current challenges, defuse tensions, and promote an environment of peace and security'.
Sikh Labour MP Asks Boris Johnson to Apologise for 'Racist' Remarks Against Muslim Women
Labour MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi was referring to an article written by Johnson in 'The Daily Telegraph' last year in which he had compared burqa-wearing Muslim women to robbers and letter boxes.
Crowned 'Most Liveable City' for Second Year in a Row, Here's Vienna's Recipe for Success
Vienna can also boast that its drinking water comes direct from the Alps but if inhabitants need even more water to cool off in, a stretch of the Danube River is open for swimming in summer — reachable by metro, of course.
US Man Charged in Smuggling Deaths of Chinese Migrants Found in Trunk of His BMW
Neil Edwin Valera, 50, pleaded not guilty to encouraging aliens to enter the US resulting in death, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.
7 Shot Dead in Chicago During Labour Day Weekend Violence
The weekend violence occurred as Chicago police increased patrols during the three-day holiday weekend.
Eight Students Killed in Knife Attack in China by Man Who Did Jail for Trying to Gouge Out Girlfriend’s Eye
Knife and axe attacks on schoolchildren by disgruntled people have become a common occurrence in China in recent years, with the perpetrators often saying they are motivated by a desire to take revenge on society.
Hong Kong's Carrie Lam Takes U-turn on Resignation Claim, Says Did Not Discuss it With China
Carrie Lam told business leaders last week that she had caused 'unforgivable havoc' by introducing the extradition bill and that if she had a choice then she would apologise and resign, according to a leaked audio recording.
Thousands Evacuated in Germany's Hanover After Unexploded World War 2 Era Bomb Surfaces
The unearthing of World War II era bombs is a common occurrence in Hanover, home to some 500,000 people and one of dozens of cities the Allies targeted during the conflict.
Railway Station in Nankana to be Named after Guru Nanak, Says Pakistan Minister
The minister, who inspected the railway station on Sunday, said it will be one of the best stations in Pakistan and will play a vital role in promoting religious tourism in the country.