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U.S. authorities warn of al Qaeda threat to election
November 4, 2016
U.S. authorities warn of al Qaeda threat to election
Federal officials have warned authorities in New York City, Texas and Virginia about an unspecific threat of attacks by al…
Former Tehran prosecutor general sentenced to 135 lashes in corruption trial
November 4, 2016
Former Tehran prosecutor general sentenced to 135 lashes in corruption trial
Former Tehran prosecutor general Saeed Mortazavi, whose role in curbing dissent has been condemned by human rights groups for years,…
At least 21 dead, dozens injured as Pakistan trains collide
November 4, 2016
At least 21 dead, dozens injured as Pakistan trains collide
At least 21 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two trains carrying hundreds of passengers collided in…
FBI examining fake documents targeting Clinton campaign: sources
November 4, 2016
FBI examining fake documents targeting Clinton campaign: sources
The FBI and U.S. intelligence agencies are examining faked documents aimed at discrediting the Hillary Clinton campaign as part of a…
Trump gains ground on Clinton
November 4, 2016
Trump gains ground on Clinton
The race for the Oval Office tightened significantly in the past week, as several swing states that Republican Donald Trump…
Exclusive: Global tobacco treaty leaders propose ejecting delegates with ties to industry
November 3, 2016
Exclusive: Global tobacco treaty leaders propose ejecting delegates with ties to industry
The leadership of a World Health Organization (WHO) treaty aimed at controlling tobacco could be about to get tougher with…
UK court says parliament must have Brexit say, dealing blow to government
November 3, 2016
UK court says parliament must have Brexit say, dealing blow to government
England's High Court ruled on Thursday that the British government requires parliamentary approval to trigger the process of exiting the…
More than 30 civilians killed in US airistrikes in Afghanistan
November 3, 2016
More than 30 civilians killed in US airistrikes in Afghanistan
More than 30 civilians were killed in US airstrikes on Thursday called in to protect Afghan and U.S. troops fighting…
Cambodian PM Hun Sen backs US Republican candidate Trump
November 3, 2016
Cambodian PM Hun Sen backs US Republican candidate Trump
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Thursday he wanted U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump to win next week's election…
South Korea names new PM, finance minister amid scandal, angering opposition
November 2, 2016
South Korea names new PM, finance minister amid scandal, angering opposition
South Korea's presidential office on Wednesday named a new prime minister and finance minister, the highest-level shake-up since President Park…