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2 killed in gunmen attack in Iraq's Erbil
A Turkish consulate employee and a civilian were killed on Wednesday in an attack by gunmen at a restaurant in the city of Erbil, the capital of the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan, a Kurdish security said.
Sudan's military council, opposition alliance ink political deal
Sudan's Transitional Military Council (TMC) and the opposition Freedom and Change Alliance on Wednesday signed with initial letters on the Political Declaration, which institutes for the transitional period structures.
Five years on, Malaysia vows to continue MH17 investigation
The Malaysian government released a statement on Wednesday promising that it will continue its search for the culprits of the crash of flight MH17 five years ago.
Welsh street named steepest in world; New Zealand loses out
A street in Wales has been designated the steepest in the world after a successful campaign by residents.
Testimony ends in penalty phase of slain Chinese scholar case
Testimony has wrapped up in the penalty phase of the trial of a former University of Illinois doctoral student convicted of killing a scholar from China.
U.S. not to sell F-35 jets to Turkey as Russian S-400 arrives
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration would not sell Turkey F-35 fighter jets because of Ankara's purchase of Russian S-400 air defense system.
Apollo 11 astronaut returns to launch pad 50 years later
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins returned Tuesday to the exact spot where he flew to the moon 50 years ago with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
House condemns Trump 'racist' tweets in extraordinary rebuke
The Democratic-led U.S. House voted Tuesday night to condemn President Donald Trump's "racist comments" against four congresswomen of color.
Reopening of airspace by Pakistan brings relief to Indian flights: India
As Pakistan reopened its airspace Tuesday for all civilian traffic nearly five months after its closure during a dispute with India, India said the decision has brought significant relief for airlines.
Johnny Clegg, anti-apartheid musician in South Africa, dies
Johnny Clegg, a South African musician who performed in defiance of racial barriers imposed under the country's apartheid system decades ago and celebrated its new democracy under Nelson Mandela, died Tuesday. He was 66 and had pancreatic cancer.
Chinese-made train arrives in E. Cuba
The first train entirely made up of Chinese-made carriages on Monday arrived at the eastern Cuban province of Holguin, 735 kilometers east of Havana.
Peru's ex-president Toledo arrested in U.S.
Peru's ex-president Alejandro Toledo, who is wanted in his country on corruption charges, was arrested early Tuesday in the United States, Peruvian judicial officials said.
Von der Leyen becomes first female EU executive chief with narrow win
Germany's Ursula von der Leyen was elected to be the next president of the European Commission on Tuesday with a slim majority.
French ecology minister resigns over alleged lavish dinner scandal
French Ecology Minister Francois de Rugy announced on Tuesday that he was leaving his post to focus on defending himself following allegations that he used taxpayer money to host luxurious dinners.
Iran says open to talks if U.S. lifts sanctions
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said his country is open to talks if the United States removes sanctions against Iran, Tasnim news agency reported Tuesday.
Planned U.S.-S. Korean military drill to threaten working-level negotiations
Pyongyang might end the scheduled working-level negotiations with Washington if a planned joint military exercise between the United States and South Korea happens, warned the foreign ministry of the DPRK.
Iranian top leader says Iran to respond to Britain's "piracy" of oil tanker
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that Britain's "illegal seizure" of an Iranian oil tanker will not go unanswered, the state TV reported.
Japan urges S.Korea to prevent sale of Mitsubishi assets, warns of response
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono urged the South Korean government to prevent the possible sale of assets from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as damages for victims of wartime labor during Japan's colonization.
Japan rejects S. Korea's criticism of export restrictions, denies retaliation for wartime labor row
Japan on Tuesday described South Korea's criticism of its tightening of exports controls on some high-tech products as unfounded, stating that the measure is not a reaction to the ongoing wartime labor dispute.
Trump considers ousting Commerce Secretary Ross: Media
U.S. President Donald Trump has told his aides and allies that he is considering removing Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, the U.S. media reported Monday.