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Young Anti-China Activists Victorious in Hong Kong Vote
A record 2.2 million people voted in the city-wide legislative election as fears grow Beijing is tightening its grip on the semi-autonomous city.
FBI Releases Clinton Email Probe Files
The FBI poured fresh fuel on the fire sparked by Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server as secretary of state, releasing heavily redacted notes on its probe.
Dhaka Cafe Attack Mastermind's Deputy Shot Dead in Bangladesh
Three policemen, including the officer in charge of the nearby police station, were also wounded in the gunfight with the terrorist.
Melania Trump Sues News Outlets for Claiming She Was an Escort
Melania Trump has sued British newspaper Daily Mail and a US-based blog for USD 150 million in damages over stories that had alleged she worked as an escort in the 1990s.
Clinton Aide Abedin Separates From Scandal-plagued Weiner
Huma Abedin, one of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's top aides, said on Monday that she was separating from her husband, Anthony Weiner, after a sex scandal similar to an earlier incident that led him to resign from the US Congress.
Navy Gets $2.7B Attack Submarine Sponsored by Michelle Obama
An attack submarine that is sponsored by first lady Michelle Obama and will be named for her home state has been delivered to the US Navy.
Key Suspects in China Telecom Fraud Cases Held
Four key suspects have been arrested in connection with a telecom fraud case in east China's Shandong Province, which reportedly led to the deaths of three persons.
Trump Has Driven Some Small Firms Out of Business says Clinton
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has made a career of 'stiffing' small businesses, choosing not to pay them and driving some of them out of business, Democratic rival Hillary Clinton has alleged.
Afghans Push India for More Arms, Despite Pakistan's Wary Eye
India has provided a little over $2 billion in economic assistance to Afghanistan in the last 15 years, but has been more measured in providing weapons in order to avoid a backlash from Pakistan, which sees Afghanistan as its area of influence.
Guzman Relative Says 'El Chapo' Son Released in Mexico
The son of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been released following his abduction earlier this week from a Mexico bar, a member of the Sinaloa cartel leader's family said.
Trumps Receives First Classified Intelligence Briefing
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has received his first classified intelligence briefing which he said he is unlikely to "use" if he is elected in November's general election.
10 Killed in Philippine Prison Blast
At least 10 people were killed following an explosion inside a jail in Paranque City IN Philippine on Thursday.
US Should Cut Aid to Pak if it Supports Terror: Trump's Aide
A top national security advisor to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has said the US needs to treat Pakistan "harshly" and "cut off" assistance if it continues to be the "safe haven" for terror groups like Taliban, Haqqani and al-Qaeda.
China Installs Radar in Disputed Waters: Japanese Media
China has installed a radar with potential military functions in a disputed area of the East China Sea.
US Shouldn't Interfere in Our Internal Affairs : China
The US accusations are groundless and China urged the United States to respect the facts, speak and act cautiously, and stop making irresponsible remarks on the case," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said.
Madhesis to Extend Outside Support to New Nepal Government
The Sadbhawana Party is a key Madhesi party.