Austria to close 7 mosques, expel imams in crackdown
AP, Berlin :Austria’s government said Friday that it is closing seven mosques and plans to expel imams in a crackdown on “political Islam” and foreign...
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Populist Doug Ford set to win Ontario polls, promises prosperity
Reuters, Toronto :The Progressive Conservative Party, led by populist Doug Ford, is on track for a sweeping victory in Canada’s most populous province, Canadian networks...
Cooperation with China at ‘unprecedented level’: Putin
AP, Beijing :Cooperation between Russia and China is at an all-time high, Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in a meeting...
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Afghan forces kill 10 Taliban ignoring ceasefire Reuters, Kabul Afghan security forces killed 10 Taliban militants as a ceasefire announced by the president took effect,...
Trump says he will invite Kim to US if summit goes well
AFP, Washington :US President Donald Trump insisted Thursday he is “very well-prepared” for a historic and potentially fraught summit with Kim Jong Un in five...
Trump hosts Japan PM five days before summit with Kim
AFP, Washington :With less than a week to go before meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump plays host Thursday to...
As aid dries up, Gaza families pushed deeper into poverty
AP, Gaza City :Samia Hassan used to have enough money to feed her two dozen children and grandchildren. Now she spends much of her time...
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Iraq launches air strike against ISReuters, Baghdad Iraq launched an air strike on an Islamic State target inside neighboring Syria on Thursday, the military said....
UK ministers to meet to hammer out agreement on Brexit backstop
Reuters, London :Senior members of the British government will try on Thursday to agree a “backstop” plan for the Irish border when Britain leavesthe EU...
Melania Trump makes first public appearance in weeks
Reuters, Washington :U.S. first lady Melania Trump reappeared in front of the cameras on Wednesday for the first time since May 10, traveling with her...
Taiwan holds large-scale military drills amid China tensions
Reuters, Taichung :Taiwan simulated repelling an invading force on Thursday and used civilian-operated drones for the first time as part of annual military drills on...
UN calls on US to stop separating migrant children from parents
Reuters, Geneva :The United Nations called on the United States on Tuesday to stop detaining irregular migrant families and separating children on its frontier with...