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North Korea returns remains of US war dead
A US military aircraft flew the remains of more than 50 American servicemen out of North Korea on Friday, prompting a personal "thank you" from Donald Trump to Kim Jong Un.The return of the remains -…
Colombian sniffer dog moved after threats by drug gang
A dog in Colombia which has sniffed out a record amount of drugs in her career with the counter-narcotics police force has been moved to ensure her safety.Intelligence sources said the Urabe?os drugs…
US, EU to 'immediately resolve' steel, aluminum tariffs - US Treasury Secretary
The United States and the European Union will "immediately resolve" their dispute over US steel and aluminum tariffs and subsequent EU counter-measures, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thur…
Nigeria to experience longest total lunar eclipse on Friday - Scientist
Nigeria will on Friday night experience a spectacular total lunar eclipse, which will last for one hour, Prof. Augustine Ubachukwu, has said.Ubachukwu, the leader of Astronomy and Astrophysics Resear…
Conor McGregor pleads guilty only to disorderly conduct violation
UFC star Conor McGregor pleaded guilty to a single violation of disorderly conduct in Brooklyn criminal court on Thursday, for his involvement in an incident on April 5 at Barclays Center.McGregor, w…
Former cricketer Imran Khan claims victory in Pakistan election despite rigging claims
Former cricketer Imran Khan has claimed victory in Pakistan's election, amid accusations of vote rigging by rivals.In a television address, he said: "We were successful and we were given a mandate."H…
Uganda lose three athletes ahead of African Championships
Uganda have been dealt a triple injury blow ahead of the 2018 African Championships in Nigeria.Jacob Kiplimo, Janat Chemusto and Albert Chemutai will miss out on the event which runs from August 1-15…
Gunmen kill four in Zamfara
Reports say that a group of gunmen have killed at least four people during prayer at a Mosque at Kawddi village in Zamfara State.The attack, which also injured at least eight people, occurred at abou…
Uproar as Pakistan election results delayed and Khan tipped for power
Pakistan was gripped by electoral chaos on Thursday with the results from its pivotal general election delayed and major parties denouncing "blatant rigging", as former cricket champion Imran Khan ap…
Russian Olympic doping appeals dismissed by Court of Arbitration for Sport
Russian athletes Maria Abakumova, Tatyana Lebedeva, and Ekaterina Gnidenko have lost their appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over doping offences at the Olympic Games.CAS issued a stateme…
China launches nationwide vaccine sector inspection after scandal
China's drug regulator said it has launched a nationwide inspection of vaccine production as authorities step up the response to a fraud case that has re-ignited public fears over the safety of the c…
North Korea to transfer remains of U.S. soldiers from Korean War on Friday
North Korea will transfer the remains of an unspecified number of soldiers killed in the Korean War on Friday, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported, after accepting about 100 wooden caskets sent…
Republican lawmakers move to impeach US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is in trouble as members of House of Representatives on Wednesday introduced five articles of impeachment against him.Eleven House Republicans are spearhea…
Six killed as gunmen attack funeral in Mexico
Gunmen burst into a funeral parlor in Mexico on Wednesday and opened fire on mourners, killing six and wounding four, authorities said.No arrests were immediately made after the assault in the town o…
Explosion outside US embassy in Beijing
A 26-year-old Chinese man set off a small explosive device outside the US embassy in Beijing on Thursday, injuring his hand in the blast before he was taken into custody, police said.Chinese police s…
180 land in hospital after eating tainted shawarma
Over 180 people have sought medical attention in recent days after eating tainted chicken shawarma in Russia's eastern Siberian region of Tuva, a medical authority said on Wednesday."The food-poisoni…
UN says a teenage girl gets infected with HIV every 3 minutes
Every three minutes, a girl between the ages of 15 and 19 is infected with the virus that causes AIDS, said a UN report Wednesday that warned of a "crisis" fuelled by gender inequality.Girls and youn…
Turkey puts jailed US pastor under house arrest
A Turkish court on Wednesday ruled to place an American pastor under house arrest after he spent almost two years imprisoned on terror-related charges, state media said, in a case that has raised ten…
Arab gunmen shut down Mali's Timbuktu community
Armed protesters from Mali's Arab community fired shots into the air, burned tyres and torched vehicles in Timbuktu on Wednesday, bringing the desert city to a standstill days before an election seen…