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Russian indicted for interfering in US congressional pollsThe US government on Friday charged a Russian national with playing a key financial role in a Kremlin-backed plan to conduct "information warfare" against the...Turkey searches Saudi consulate for 2nd timeTurkey searched the Saudi consulate in Istanbul for a second time overnight as part of a probe into the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, while...Top Afghan official killed in shooting, US general unhurtGen Scott Miller, the top US commander in Afghanistan who had been at the meeting with Razeq only moments earlier, was uninjured in the attack,...May says open to longer post-Brexit transitionBritish Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed Thursday that Britain would consider extending the transition period after Brexit for a few months if needed to agree...At least 59 killed as train hits crowd in IndiaA commuter train travelling at high speed ran through a crowd of people on the rail tracks in northern India killing at least 59 people...Macedonia MPs vote to start name change processMacedonia’s parliament on Friday voted to start the process of renaming the country North Macedonia, a major step towards ending a decades-long stalemate with Greece...7 killed, almost 80 injured in Morocco train derailmentAt least seven people died and nearly 80 were injured after a shuttle train linking the Moroccan capital to a town farther north on the...Kohinoor was surrendered, not forcibly taken by BritishOne of the largest cut diamonds in the world, the Kohinoor weighing 21.12 grams, was not forcibly taken by the British but was instead surrendered...Canada now world's largest legal marijuana marketplaceIan Power was among the first to buy legal recreational marijuana in Canada but he has no plans to smoke it. He plans to frame...Guantanamo prison to stay open for at least 25 yearsFormer president Barack Obama had vowed to close the United States military-run prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, but now it will stay open for at...Bill Clinton was right in not resigning, says HillaryHillary Clinton has said her husband Bill's affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky was not an abuse of power and he was right...Canada legalizes sale and use of cannabisThe first recreational cannabis to be legally bought in Canada was purchased at midnight on Wednesday (02:30 GMT) on the eastern island of Newfoundland amid...Man adopts dog but it turns out to be a ratA very strange story is currently going viral in China, and it involves a man and his rather unusual pet. Accor-ding to Shanghaiist, the story...Royal couple given their first baby giftThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex have begun their first overseas tour as news of Meghan's pregnancy made headlines across the globe. The royal couple...Trump tells AP he won't accept blame if GOP loses HouseFacing the prospect of bruising electoral defeat in congressional elections, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he won't accept the blame if his party loses...Suspects in Saudi journalist case tied to top prince: reportA suspect identified by Turkey in the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was a frequent companion of the kingdom’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin...At least 30 killed by Hurricane Michael, according to estimatesHurricane Michael killed at least 30 people in four states, as the storm made its way through the southeastern United States last week, new local...Britain's May confronts EU leaders amid Brexit crisisBritain’s Prime Minister Theresa May faces a Brexit showdown with frustrated EU leaders Wednesday with talks on agreeing an orderly break-up at an impasse.This week’s...Flash floods kill six in FranceAt least six people have been killed by flash floods in the Aude region of south-western France. Local authorities say several months' worth of rain...New Zealand votes tipsy pigeon bird of the yearNew Zealand has voted for its bird of the year 2018 and it's one known for being "drunk, clumsy and a bit of a clown",...US sorry for Cookie Monster cat emailThe US embassy in Australia has apologized for an email invitation featuring a cat dressed in pyjamas that was mistakenly sent out by the US...Australia considers moving embassy to JerusalemAustralia's prime minister said Tuesday that he was open to shifting the Australian Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in line with President Donald Trump's...US judge dismisses Stormy Daniels defamation suit against TrumpA US judge on Monday dismissed adult film actress Stormy Daniels's defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump and ordered her to pay his attorney's fees,...Trump suggests 'rogue killers' murdered Saudi journalistPresident Donald Trump suggested Monday that "rogue killers" could be responsible for the mysterious disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, an explanation offering U.S. ally...Ex-Brexit secretary calls for rebellionCabinet ministers should "exert their collective authority" and rebel against Theresa May's proposed Brexit deal, ex-Brexit Secretary David Davis has said.The PM has suggested a...'Zombie' storm Leslie smashes into PortugalStorms packing nearly 180 kilometers-per-hour winds hit Portugal early Sunday leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power before carrying heavy rain on into Spain,...Kangaroo in savage attack on familyAn Australian wildlife carer has suffered a punctured lung as she and her family fought off a savage attack by a kangaroo at their property....'Don’t care jacket was a message'It was a mystery which sparked countless think pieces: Why did US First Lady Melania Trump wear a $39 jacket emblazoned with "I really don't...Woman marries herself to get parents off her backLulu Jemimah, a 32-year-old woman, finally got tired of parental pressure and agreed to get married. And so, on August 27, the Oxford University student...Tens of thousands stage anti-racism march in BerlinTens of thousands of people marched in Berlin on Saturday in a protest against racism amid growing concern over xenophobic incidents in the east of...Italy: Migrants must leave 'friendly' townItaly's interior ministry says all migrants in the southern town of Riace, famous for welcoming them, must be transferred away.The migrants will be moved to...Florida officials fear Michael's death toll will riseSearch and rescue personnel are continuing to comb through the ruins of a small Florida Panhandle community destroyed by Hurricane Michael, which has left hundreds...US pastor freed by Turkey meets TrumpA US pastor has met President Donald Trump at the White House after more than two years' detention in Turkey.Andrew Brunson appeared in the Oval...Melania: 'Don't care' jacket was a messageIt was a mystery which sparked countless think pieces: Why did US First Lady Melania Trump wear a $39 jacket emblazoned with "I really don't...Official royal wedding photos releasedPrincess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have released four official photographs from their wedding day.The pictures, taken by photographer Alex Bramall, include a black and white...At least 11 dead in suicide bombing in Somalia's BaidoaA suicide bomber detonated in the middle of a restaurant in the Somali town of Baidoa and a grenade struck a hotel nearby, leaving at...landslide kills 31 in UgandaAt least 31 people were killed when a landslide rolled down the slopes of Mt Elgon in eastern Uganda, wrecking homes and burying animals, a...Aboriginal ranger 'taken by crocodile' in AustraliaAn Aboriginal ranger has been taken by a crocodile in a remote area of Australia, say workplace safety officials. The woman was reported missing on...US storm leaves unimaginable destructionHurricane Michael left "unimaginable destruction" as it ploughed into coastal areas of Florida, the state's governor, Rick Scott says."So many lives have been changed forever,"...India's decision to buy Iran oil, Russia missile not helpful: USIndia's decision to continue buying oil from Iran after November 4 and purchase of the S-400 Triumf air defence system from Russia is "not helpful"...Rocket failure astronauts will go back into space: Russian officialTwo astronauts who survived the mid-air failure of a Russian rocket will fly again and are provisionally set to travel to the International Space Station...Wife divorced after being caught with lover on Google MapsA Peruvian man was hoping to suss out the best way to get to a bridge in the capital city of Lima via Google Maps,...At least five killed as heavy rains hit Spain's MallorcaAt least five people were killed as heavy rains and floods hit Sant Llorenc on the Spanish island of Mallorca overnight, emergency services said.At least...Major Hurricane Michael bearing down in FloridaPeople look out to the Gulf of Mexico as Hurricane Michael approaches. Hurricane Michael strengthened to a Category 2 storm with winds over 100 miles...Pope says abortion is like hiring contract killerPope Francis on Wednesday compared having an abortion to hiring a "contract killer"."Interrupting a pregnancy is like eliminating someone," Francis said in an address to...'Next summit with Kim after midterms'US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that planning for his next summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is at an advanced stage...Record-breaking 'hell' hurricane mauls USThe most powerful hurricane ever to hit north-west Florida has flooded beach towns, submerging homes and snapping trees like twigs.Hurricane Michael - a category three...Man charged over US elections 'bomb plot'A man who planned to blow himself up in Washington DC on the day of next month's mid-term elections has been held and charged, US...Death toll in Haiti quake rises to 15The death toll from a 5.9 earthquake that hit Haiti over the weekend rose to at least 15 people with 333 injured, according to updated...Trump likes Taylor Swift 25pc lessTaylor Swift's endorsement of two Democrats for the US mid-term elections has sparked a huge response from Donald Trump. Trump has told reporters he likes...