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Photographer Admits he Edited Trump's Inauguration Photos to Make Crowd Look Bigger
The admission shed new light on what happened after the National Park Service shared a social media post comparing the crowds that attended the inaugurations of Trump and former President Barack Obama.
China's Trade Surplus With US Hits New Record in August
The figures were released hours after President Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs on the totality of Chinese goods imported into the United States, worth half a trillion dollars.
Trump Will Not Answer Obstruction Questions, Says His Lawyer Giuliani
Giuliani's statement was the most definitive rejection yet of special counsel Robert Mueller's efforts to interview the president about any efforts to obstruct the investigation into possible coordination between his campaign and Russians.
Mohammad Javad Zarif Says Donald Trump to 'Abuse' Security Council Presidency to Slam Iran
The United States, which holds the council presidency for September, has unsuccessfully pushed the Security Council to call out Iran. Haley has regularly attacked Iran, accusing it of meddling in the wars in Syria and Yemen.
Airport Security Trays Carry More Diseases Than Toilets, Says Study
The most frequently found virus in the survey was rhinovirus, which causes the common cold but the influenza A virus was also picked up by the testing swabs, researchers said.
US Hoping to Reset Ties With Pakistan, Says Mike Pompeo as Aid Cut Clouds Visit
Pompeo's conciliatory remarks toward the South Asian giant come days after Washington confirmed plans to cancel $300 million in military aid over Islamabad's lack of "decisive actions" in support of American strategy in the region.
Imran Khan's Close Ally Arif Alvi Elected New Pakistan President
Arif Alvi defeated Pakistan Peoples Party candidate Aitzaz Ahsan and the PML-N nominee Maulana Fazl ur Rehman to become the 13th president.
Putin Gets His Own Reality TV Show as Kremlin Tries to Manage Falling Ratings
The first episode, which aired Sunday on the Rossiya 1 channel, showed the long-serving leader picking mushrooms in Siberia and in meetings with miners and schoolchildren.
Donald Trump Warns Syria, Russia and Iran Against Idlib 'Tragedy'
Syrian government forces are now massing around the northwestern province of Idlib, which is held by a complex array of rebels and violent extremist fighters, many of whom have been blacklisted as "terrorists" by world powers.
US, Russia Block Ban at 'Killer Robots' Meeting; Indian Diplomat Cites Iron Man, Terminator
Coordinator Mary Wareham of the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots spoke Monday after experts from dozens of countries agreed before dawn Saturday at the UN in Geneva on 10 "possible guiding principles" about such "Lethal Automated Weapons Systems."
US Airman Convicted of Hate Crime For Beating Sikh Unconscious 2 Years Ago
The victim, Mehtab Singh Bakhshi, according to court records, was standing, talking with friends near Dupont Circle on August 21, 2016, when Dylan Millhausen from Texas came up behind him, pulled off his turban and punched him in the face until he was unc...
Luxury Vehicles of Pakistan's PM House to Be Auctioned on September 17
The fleet of luxury vehicles includes eight BMWs, three cars of 2014 model, three 5000cc SUVs and two 3000cc SUVs of 2016 model. The list also contains four Mercedes Benz cars of 2016 model. Two of them are 4,000cc bullet-proof vehicles. There are 16 Toyo...
Americans Bid McCain Solemn Farewell With US Capitol Honour
McCain's widow Cindy, his seven children and his 106-year-old mother Roberta McCain joined scores of members of Congress, state governors, diplomats and other dignitaries to bid the senator farewell.
North Korea Preparing Toned-Down Military Parade: Analysts
Parades have long been a way for North Korea to show off its military might, and September's show comes amid sensitive negotiations over the future of the country's nuclear and ballistic missile arsenal.
Neil Armstrong’s Sons Defend Absence of Flag-Planting Scene in ‘First Man’
In a statement issued on Friday, Rick and Mark Armstrong said "First Man," starring Ryan Gosling, was intended to depict their father's journey to the moon and delve into "the man behind the myth."
Imran Khan Escalates Spat With US Ahead of Pompeo Trip, Says Won’t Give in to ‘One-Sided Demands’
The US has long been frustrated with Pakistan's overt and covert support to the Afghan Taliban and other terror groups, forcing the Trump administration to warn Islamabad and slash military aid to the country.