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ABC says interview with Epstein accuser wasn't ready to air
ABC News faced questions Tuesday about its reluctance to air a sensitive story of alleged sexual misconduct after a leaked video emerged of reporter Amy Robach complaining about how her bosses.
S. Korea offers to send inspectors to N. Korea resort
South Korea has offered to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) sending its delegation to inspect South Korea-built facilities in the DPRK's scenic resort of Mount Kumgang.
Australia's women and men footballers to get equal pay
Women footballers playing for Australia's national team will earn the same as their male counterparts under a deal unveiled Wednesday in a big boost for gender equality.
Iran announces 4th step to cut nuke commitments
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday announced the country's fourth step to reduce its commitments to the 2015 landmark nuclear deal, official IRNA news agency reported.
DPRK says hopes of dialogue with U.S. "narrowing"
Prospects for dialogue between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the United States are increasingly narrowing, DPRK's Foreign Ministry warned on Tuesday.
British MPs choose Lindsay Hoyle as parliament speaker to replace Bercow
British MPs on Monday selected veteran Labour lawmaker Lindsay Hoyle to be parliament's new speaker, replacing John Bercow in a role once little-noticed but now reshaped by the fractious turmoil over Brexit.
Poland charges two with animal abuse over 'nightmare' tiger trip
Polish prosecutors said Monday they have charged two Italian truck drivers with animal abuse after the men took 10 tigers on a gruelling journey through Europe that left one tiger dead and the others "emaciated" and "without the will to live".
Snowden warns of Web giants' 'irresistible power'
Technology has given internet giants "irresistible power" when they work in concert with governments, whistleblower Ed Snowden told the Web Summit that opened in Lisbon on Monday.
Trump hosts World Series champs Washington Natonals at White House
US President Donald Trump welcomed the Washington Nationals to the White House on Monday, saying their improbable World Series title -- and impeachment -- was all anybody wanted to talk about in the nation's capital.
FBI: Man who spoke of hating Jews held in temple bomb plot
A man who repeatedly espoused anti-Semitic views has been arrested in a plot to bomb a historic Colorado synagogue, federal officials said Monday.
Appeals court agrees Trump tax returns can be turned over
President Donald Trump's tax returns can be turned over to New York prosecutors by his personal accountant, a federal appeals court ruled Monday, leaving the last word to the Supreme Court
U.S. kicks off withdrawal from Paris Agreement
The United States began on Monday the process of withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, according to a statement by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Vietnam detains 8 suspects in connection with illegal immigration organizing
Police of Vietnam's central Nghe An province have detained eight individuals as part of the accelerating illegal immigration probe.
Iranians mark anniversary of U.S. embassy seizure amid escalating tensions
Tens of thousands of Iranians held demonstrations nationwide on Monday to mark the 40th anniversary of the seizure of the former U.S. embassy in Tehran.
Whistleblower offers to take written questions in Trump impeachment inquiry
The anonymous whistleblower whose complaint triggered an impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to answer written questions from Republican lawmakers, an attorney said on Sunday.
India's INC alleges leader's phone hacked through WhatsApp
India's main opposition party -- the Indian National Congress (INC) on Sunday alleged that the smart-phone of their prominent leader Priyanka Gandhi was snooped upon through WhatsApp.
Iran threatens to target U.S. interests if attacked
Iranian forces will target the interests of the United States and its allies in case of aggression against Iran by Washington, the spokesman for Iran's Armed Forces said on Sunday.
Trump threatens to withhold emergency aid from fire-hit California
US President Donald Trump threatened once again Sunday to withhold federal aid from California after its Democratic governor criticized his environmental policies.
UK PM says no to new Scottish independence referendum
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday he would rule out a new referendum on Scottish independence.
China, ASEAN to enhance cooperation in smart city policy making
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations pledged Sunday to strengthen cooperation in smart city policy making and planning so as to promote the quality and sustainable development of smart cities.