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'Has The Sacrificial Lamb Arrived?' UN Cites New Recordings in Jamal Khashoggi Murder
The UN report that was released on Wednesday calls for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other senior Saudi officials to be investigated in the deliberate and premeditated murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Singapore Airport Temporarily Closed after Drones Spotted Near Runway
This is the latest case of unmanned aerial devices causing disruption at a major airport, after thousands of passengers were affected when drone sightings forced the closure of Britain's Gatwick Airport last year.
UN Investigator Finds 'Credible' Proof Linking Saudi Crown Prince to Khashoggi Murder, Demands Probe
The 101-page report released by Agnes Callamard into the October killing of Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul calls on UN bodies or Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to "demand" a follow-up criminal investigation.
Victoria Becomes First Australian State to Legalise Euthanasia, Only Terminally Ill Adults Eligible
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, who supported the bill after his father's death from cancer in 2016, said the laws were about giving patients a 'dignified option at the end of their life'.
Candidates for UK's Prime Ministerial Race Fight It out for Second Place with Boris Johnson
With the former UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson a clear frontrunner in the race to replace Theresa May, the contest now mainly revolves around the second most popular candidate.
After FATF Rap, Pakistan Decides to Shift Students of Hafiz Saeed-run Schools to Govt Institutions
A senior government official told that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) had objected the Pakistani government's allocation of Rs 180 crore for running the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and Falah-i-Insaniat Foundation schools across the country.
Death Toll in Indonesia Vessel Sinking Rises to 18
The overloaded passenger boat was carrying more than 60 people when it overturned Monday in rough seas near Madura island, off Java's north coast.
China Warns US Against Opening 'Pandora's Box' in Middle East, Denounces Pressure on Iran
Chinese State Councillor Wang Yi said the United States should not use 'extreme pressure' to resolve issues with Iran.
US Agency to Begin Removing Illegal Immigrants, Joins Hands with Mexico to Curb Influx
Mexico has pledged to deploy National Guard troops to stop Central American immigrants from entering the US and has agreed to take the ones seeking asylum until their cases are heard in US courts.
Mohamed Morsi, Egypt's Post-Arab Spring President Deposed by Military, Dies During Court Hearing
Former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, a top figure in the Muslim Brotherhood, had fainted after a court session and died afterwards, the state television said.
Plan to Revoke Visas Issued to Spouses of H-1B Holders Yet to Take Final Shape
No decision about the Obama administration regulation granting work authorisation to certain H-4 spouses is final until the rule making process is completed.
French Billionaire Patrick Drahi to Acquire Sotheby's Auction House in $3.7 Billion Deal
The deal returns the company to private ownership after 31 years as a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.
Iran Says it Will Breach Nuclear Deal Enrichment Limit, Drawing Western Concern
In a sign of concern at Iran's announcement, Germany urged Tehran to meet all its obligations under the 2015 accord. Britain said if Iran breached limits agreed under the deal then London would look at 'all options'.
Japanese Man Arrested for Stabbing Police Officer, Grabbing Loaded Gun
The 33-year-old suspect, caught while lying on a bench beneath which the stolen gun had been placed, has denied the charges.
Democracy Activist Joshua Wong Calls For Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam's Resignation After Public Rejects Apology
Activist Joshua Wong, who has become the face of Hong Kong's push for full democracy, said that the time has come for Carrie Lam to step down despite the leader apologising over her plans to push through the extradition bill.
Amid Corruption Charges, Guatemala Set to Elect New President After Tumultuous Campaign
Sandra Torres, a 63-year-old businesswoman and former First Lady, heads into the election as favourite.