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Three scientists share 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Three scientists will share the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the Nobel committee announced on Monday.
Turkish president says U.S. troops begin to withdraw from northern Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that the withdrawal of U.S. troops from northern Syria has begun after he held a phone conversation with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump late on Sunday.
HSBC to cut up to 10,000 jobs: report
The London-headquartered HSBC Holdings Plc. plans to axe up to 10,000 jobs in an effort to cut costs, according to media reports on Sunday.
US economists more pessimistic, citing trade as major risk: survey
Economists have become more concerned about US growth prospects, citing trade friction as the major worry, but recession risks have receded slightly.
DPRK fishing boat half-submerged after collision in Sea of Japan
A fishing boat belonging to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and a Japanese Fisheries Agency patrol boat reportedly collided in the Sea of Japan on Monday, according to accounts from the Japan Coast Guard.
Austrian police: Man kills 5 in Alpine resort of Kitzbuehel
A 25-year-old man turned himself in to Austrian police Sunday after allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend, her family and her new boyfriend in the Alpine resort town of Kitzbuehel.
Tunisia's Islamist party ranks 1st in parliamentary elections
Tunisia's Islamist party "Ennahdha" (Renaissance) ranked the first in Tunisian parliamentary elections by winning 17.5 percent of the vote, said a survey on Sunday.
British PM urges Brussels to "grasp opportunity" with his new proposal
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday urged Brussels to "grasp the opportunity" offered by his new Brexit proposal, as he repeated his vow not to delay the UK's departure from the European Union (EU).
Greek cities see demonstrations against Pompeo
Visiting U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with demonstrations here on Saturday after he signed an updated agreement in defense with the Greek government.
9 shot, 4 killed in overnight shooting at Kansas bar
Authorities say a gunman entered a Kansas City, Kansas, bar and shot nine people, fatally wounding four.
Voting begins in Tunisia's parliamentary elections
The polling centers for the parliamentary elections opened on Sunday in 24 provinces of Tunisia.
Biden says Trump "won't destroy" him over Ukraine controversy
"You won't destroy me, and you won't destroy my family," U.S. Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden wrote in an opinion piece for The Washington Post on Saturday.
Baby turtle found with 104 pieces of plastic in its belly
A baby turtle that washed up in Boca Raton, Florida, and died shortly after was found with 104 pieces of plastic in its stomach.
Prince Harry to sue 2 UK tabloids over alleged phone hacking
Prince Harry is suing The Sun and the Daily Mirror, two of Britain's most popular tabloid newspapers, over alleged phone hacking.
North Korea decries breakdown of talks US says were 'good'
North Korea's chief negotiator said that nuclear talks with the U.S. had broken down, but Washington maintained the two sides had "good discussions" in Sweden that it intends to build on in two weeks.
Pompeo gives initial response to Congress before subpoena deadline
A U.S. House panel official said that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo failed to submit documents related to the Trump administration's dealings with Ukraine before the deadline.
Britain urges US to reconsider immunity for diplomat's wife
Britain on Saturday urged the United States to reconsider its decision to allow a diplomat's wife, who's suspected of involvement in a fatal traffic crash, to use her diplomatic immunity to leave Britain.
Australia releases detained Iranian student: Press TV
An Iranian research student detained 13 months ago in Australia on charges of exporting military equipment to Iran is back to Tehran.
British gov't promises Brexit extension if no deal reached
The British government Friday promised the highest court of Scotland that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will ask the European Union to extend Britain's membership if no deal is agreed on this month.
Baghdad curfew lifted but Iraq on alert for new protests
The Iraq government lifted the daytime curfew in Baghdad on Saturday but access roads to major squares remained blocked for fear of further deadly protests.