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Plane crash in residential area kills 17 in Pakistan
A Pakistani army trainer plane crashed on a residential area early Tuesday in Pakistan's eastern district of Rawalpindi, killing at least 17 people and leaving 12 others injured, local media and the military said.
Sailing to America: Teen to bring her climate activism to US
Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenager whose social media-savvy brand of eco-activism has inspired tens of thousands of students in Europe to skip classes and protest for faster action against climate change, said Monday that she plans to take her message to America the old-fashioned way: by boat.
Officials say 57 dead in Brazil prison riot; 16 decapitated
At least 57 prisoners were killed by other inmates during clashes between organized crime groups in the Altamira prison in northern Brazil Monday with 16 of the victims being decapitated, according to prison officials.
U.S. Senate bows to Trump vetoes, allows Saudi arms sales
The Senate failed Monday in a bid to override a trio of vetoes issued by U.S. President Donald Trump, allowing the administration to move forward with plans to sell weapons to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Japan gov't offers support to Kyoto anime studio
The Japanese government on Monday said it will offer support to the company of a popular animation studio in Kyoto that suffered a deadly arson attack earlier this month.
Trump signs Sept. 11 victims' compensation fund extension
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed a bill ensuring that a victims' compensation fund helping those impacted by the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks never runs out of money.
At least 52 dead in Brazil prison riot; 16 decapitated
At least 52 prisoners were killed by other inmates during clashes between organized crime groups at the Altamira prison in northern Brazil on Monday, according to prison officials.
Iran's IRGC warns off British warship while seizing Britain's oil tanker
Iran on Monday released a footage showing its naval forces' warn a British warship to stay out during the recent operation to seize the British oil tanker Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia introduces emergency mode in four regions over wildfires
Russia has declared the state of emergency in forests in four regions of Siberia and the Far East over mass wildfires, the Russian Aerial Forest Protection Service said Monday.
Brush fire scorches 154 acres in S. California, destroying home
A 154-acre (62.3-hectare) brush fire racing up from a rugged area in Chino Hills city in the U.S. state of California has devoured a large house and spread alarmingly close to others on Sunday afternoon.
Four killed, 15 injured in festival shooting in Northern California
Four people died and 15 others were injured in a shooting incident late Sunday at the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival in Northern California, Gilroy police confirmed at a press conference.
Iran warns Europe of further drop of nuclear commitments
Iran on Monday warned the European signatories of the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal of withdrawing from more of its commitments under the deal if they fail to meet Iran's demands.
Meghan guest edits UK Vogue, focusing on trailblazing women
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has guest edited the September issue of British Vogue with the theme "Forces for Change."
South Koreans, Russians returned days after boat drifts to North Korea
Two South Koreans and 15 Russians returned to South Korea on Sunday, following 10 days of detention in North Korea after their fishing boat drifted into North Korean waters, officials said.
Dan Coats to step down as White House's top intelligence adviser
The U.S. director of National Intelligence (DNI) will leave his post next month, President Donald Trump tweeted Sunday night.
Chinese missile destroyer participates in Russian naval parade
Chinese missile destroyer "Xi'an" of the 32nd Chinese naval escort fleet participated in a military parade here marking Russia's Navy Day on Sunday.
JCPOA signatories reaffirm commitment to Iran nuclear deal
The remaining Iran nuclear deal signatories reaffirmed their commitment to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and criticized the United States for its unilateral sanctions during a meeting on Sunday.
At least 13 dead in massive landslide in Myanmar's northernmost state
At least 13 people were killed by a massive landslide which hit a jade mine in Hpakant township, Myanmar's northernmost Kachin state, on Sunday, a local official said.
One dead, 11 injured in NYC shooting
One person is dead and 11 others injured in a shooting in the New York City borough of Brooklyn on Saturday night, according to the New York Police Department (NYPD).
EU-China Youth Music & Art Festival 2019 held in Belgium
The "EU-China Youth Music & Art Festival 2019" opened on Saturday night in Zandhoven, a small town in north Belgium. Nearly 100 young people and folk artists from Belgium and China gathered for musical performances.