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French minister says not to invite Russia back to G8 now
French Minister for European Affairs Amelie de Montchalin said on Thursday that France is currently not to invite Russia back to G8.
Italian president to decide on snap elections next week
Italian President Sergio Mattarella said he would decide on possible snap elections next week, after a new round of talks with parties aimed at solving the crisis triggered by the collapse of the populist government.
Trump awards Medal of Freedom to NBA star Bob Cousy
President Donald Trump presented 91-year-old basketball legend Bob Cousy with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday, praising the Boston Celtics star as "one of the all-time greats in the history of sports."
Lightning strikes kill 5, injure over 100 in Tatra Mountains
Lightning struck across the Tatra Mountains in southern Poland and neighboring Slovakia on Thursday, killing five people and injuring over 100 others in an area popular with hikers and families, authorities said.
Russia appeals to Europeans to heed U.S. INF exit, warns of new arms race
Russia's deputy envoy to the United Nations (UN) on Thursday appealed to European countries to heed U.S. withdrawal from a Cold War arms control treaty and warned of a possible new arms race.
UNSC to brief Russia, China on U.S. plans to deploy medium-range missiles
United Nations Security Council will brief Russia and China, at their request, on U.S. plans to deploy land-based medium-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region, Russia said Thursday.
UK Prime Minister says Britain must leave EU on Oct. 31, deal or no deal
Visiting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson started talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday afternoon, with the thorny issue of Irish border plan of the Brexit deal on the top of agenda.
Iran unveils indigenous surface-to-air missile system: report
Iran unveiled on Thursday a homemade defense missile system, Press TV reported. The surface-to-air missile system, named Bavar-373, has been designed and manufactured by the Iranian experts.
S. Korea to end military intelligence-sharing with Japan
South Korea's presidential Blue House said Thursday that it decided to scrap the military intelligence-sharing pact with Japan amid the trade spat between the two countries.
Turkey, U.S. agree to launch 1st phase of safe zone deal in Syria
​Turkey and the United States have agreed to immediately launch the first phase of the safe zone plan in Syria, following a phone conversation late Wednesday between their defense chiefs, state-run Anadolu agency reported.
Russia sends robot into space to test out new booster rocket
Russia has sent a humanoid robot to the International Space Station as part of tests on a new rocket that is expected to replace the current vehicle.
Suspects accused of killing Russian tourist abandon bail applications
Three men accused of stabbing Russian tourist Ivan Ivanov to death just off Chapman's Peak Drive on Table Mountain have abandoned their bail applications in the Wynberg magistrate's court.
Trump flip-flops on tax cuts, citing 'strong economy'
President Donald Trump on Wednesday changed course and said he would abandon the idea because the nation already had "a strong economy."
U.S. Congressman: Space Command's initial home will be Colorado
The initial headquarters for the Pentagon's new Space Command will be at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, a congressman said Wednesday.
UN: Don't worry about drinking microplastics in water
The World Health Organization says the levels of microplastics in drinking water don't appear to be risky, but that research has been spotty and more is needed into their effects on the environment and health.
Trump moves to end limits on detention of migrant children
The Trump administration is moving to end an agreement limiting how long migrant children can be kept in detention, the president's latest effort to curb immigration at the Mexican border.
Sudan's new PM vows to achieve peace, build strong economy
Sudan's newly-appointed Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok said on Wednesday that the priority of his government would be to achieve peace and build a strong national economy.
Trump administration "seriously" considers ending birthright citizenship
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration is seriously considering an executive order to end birthright citizenship.
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on U.S. missile launch
United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Thursday afternoon on the cruise missile test conducted by the United States on Sunday, the UN confirmed Wednesday.
Greece not to facilitate Iranian tanker to transfer oil to Syria: minister
Greece will not facilitate Iranian tanker "Adrian Darya 1" to transfer oil to Syria, Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis said in Athens on Wednesday.