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Plan to split Eskom stalled
South African labor unions that disagree with the government's plan to split power utility Eskom into three units are going to get behind the plan.
Trump says talks with Taliban ongoing as envoy heads to region
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday talks are ongoing with the Taliban, but remained non-committal to completely withdraw from Afghanistan after 18 years of futile war.
U.S. ready to engage in working-level talks with DPRK: U.S. envoy
Stephen Biegun, U.S. special representative for DPRK affairs, said Wednesday that his country was ready to engage in working-level talks with Pyongyang for the Korean Peninsula's denuclearization.
Trump signals support for Russia to rejoin G7
U.S. President Donald Trump Tuesday signaled support for inviting Russia back into the Group of 7 (G7), restoring the bloc as the Group of 8 (G8).
Visiting Chinese astronauts inspire Namibian students
"Who is the first astronaut in space? Who is the first astronaut landing on the moon? Who is the first Chinese astronaut?" the students were visibly excited, uttering the questions.
Migrants exit rescue ship in Italy after 19-day standoff
More than 80 people were being evacuated from a migrant rescue ship on Tuesday, capping a drama that saw 15 passengers jump into the sea to escape deteriorating conditions aboard and spurred Spain to dispatch a naval ship in a bid to end a weekslong humanitarian crisis with Italy.
Trump cancels Denmark meeting over Greenland proposal
U.S. President Donald Trump says an upcoming trip to Denmark is on hold because its prime minister isn't interested in selling Greenland to the U.S.
Earth's future is being written in fast-melting Greenland
This is where Earth's refrigerator door is left open, where glaciers dwindle and seas begin to rise.
Pompeo acknowledges "bumps" in U.S.-DPRK negotiations
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday that the working-level talks between Washington and Pyongyang did not resume as quickly as they expected, as there are "bumps along the way."
Britain to boycott most EU meetings from Sept. 1, gov't says
British ministers and officials will boycott most European Union (EU) meetings from Sept. 1, the British government announced on Tuesday.
Sudan forms joint sovereign council
Sudan's Transitional Military Council (TMC) on Tuesday approved the formation of a joint sovereign council of 11 members, TMC's spokesman Shams-Eddin Kabashi announced.
Trump considering deputy secretary of state to be next ambassador to Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan may be the next U.S. ambassador to Russia.
Italian PM announces resignation
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Tuesday announced his imminent resignation, following a harsh political dispute within his cabinet coalition.
Italian PM Conte to resign after League party pulls backing
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte has told senators he is handing in his resignation because his right-wing coalition partner has decided to yank its support for the populist government.
Trump speaks with leaders of India and Pakistan about Kashmir tensions
United States President Donald Trump spoke by phone with the prime ministers of India and Pakistan about the escalating tensions in Kashmir.
Iranian oil tanker leaves Gibraltar despite U.S. demand to seize it
An Iranian oil tanker seized by Britain for weeks has left Gibraltar for international waters, and is reportedly heading for the Greek port of Kalamata, despite U.S. demand to retain the vessel.
Netflix to stream the Obamas' first film 'American Factory' this week
"American Factory", the first film released by Barack and Michelle Obama's production company Higher Ground, will land on U.S. streaming giant Netflix this Wednesday.
India's 2nd Moon Mission enters lunar orbit
India's second Moon Mission, or Chandrayaan-2, successfully entered into the Moon's Orbit on Tuesday, confirmed the country's space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation.
Slain Chinese scholar's family to give $20K for help in case
The money will come from a GoFundMe campaign that raised more than $161,000 from more than 3,500 people since Yingying Zhang disappeared in June 2017.
Elton John slams media for criticizing Harry, Meghan
Singer Elton John says he's "deeply distressed" by media accounts that criticized the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for taking a private jet to go on vacation despite the flight's carbon impact of the planet.