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Puerto Rico governor resigns as promised; successor sworn in
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló resigned Friday as promised, clearing the way for veteran politician Pedro Pierluisi to be sworn in as his replacement, a move that threw the U.S. territory into a period of political uncertainty.
UN chief regrets end of U.S.-Russia arms control pact
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday expressed his "deep regret" at the ending of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty between the United States and Russia.
U.S. to develop ground-launched missiles after exiting INF: Pentagon
The United States will fully develop ground-launched conventional missiles after withdrawing from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said Friday.
Indonesian authorities call off tsunami warning following earthquake
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) called off its tsunami warning following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck off the country's Banten province on Friday.
6.8-magnitude quake hits waters off Sumatra Island: CENC
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted waters south off the Sumatra Island, Indonesia, at 8:03 p.m. Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
S. Korean FM urges Japan to recall decision of removing Seoul from trade 'whitelist'
South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha said on Friday that South Korea regrets on Japan's removal of South Korea from its whitelist of trusted trading partners and urged Japan to recall the decision.
Germany warns expiry of INF Treaty can lead to arms race
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has warned that the expiry of INF Treaty between the United States and Moscow could result in a new nuclear arms race.
Excessive time spent using a smartphone linked to obesity
A new study has found that people who use their smartphone for more than five hours a day are at a greater risk of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
Police reveal 10 victims' names in Kyoto arson attack in Japan
Police on Friday announced some of the names of the victims in last month's arson attack at a Kyoto Animation Co. studio, including famous directors and a veteran animator.
U.S. withdraws from INF nuclear treaty with Russia
The United States has formally withdrawn from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty with Russia, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday in a statement.
Russia says INF arms treaty terminated at U.S. initiative
The Russian Foreign Ministry officially announced on Friday the formal termination of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty at the initiative of the U.S. side.
South Korea to drop Japan from own trade 'white list'
South Korea's finance minister says his country will take steps to remove Japan from its own "whitelist" of nations receiving preferential trade treatment to retaliate against Tokyo's decision to downgrade Seoul's trade status.
Edward Snowden book coming out Sept. 17
Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden has written a memoir.
UN chief urges U.S., Russia to seek new path for arms control
UN Secretary-General has urged the United States and Russia to urgently seek agreement on "a new common path" for international arms control, a day before their Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty expires.
Saudi changes allow women to travel without male consent
Saudi Arabia issued new laws early Friday that loosen restrictions on women by allowing any citizen to apply for a passport and travel freely, ending a long-standing and controversial guardianship policy.
Japan OKs removing South Korea from preferred trade status
Japan has approved the removal of South Korea from a "white list" of countries with preferential trade status, escalating tensions between the neighbors.
U.S. detects DPRK launch of projectile: reports
Multiple U.S. media outlets on Thursday cited official sources as saying that the United States detected a projectile launched by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
U.S. Senate passes two-year budget deal to boost spending, lift debt ceiling
U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a bill that will increase the federal budget and lift the debt ceiling for the next two years, following a House passage last week.
U.S. designates Brazil as major non-NATO ally
U.S. President Donald Trump designated Brazil as a major non-NATO ally, opening doors to further military cooperation with the South American country.
Rwandan health minister dismisses reports of closing border with DRC
Rwandan health minister Diane Gashumba on Thursday dismissed reports saying Rwanda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over fears of Ebola outbreak.