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U.S. defense secretary arrives in Iraq over pull-out U.S. troops
The U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper arrived in Iraq on Wednesday to hold talks with Iraqi leaders about the pull-out of the U.S. troops from northern Syria.
39 dead bodies found in truck container: UK police
British police said 39 bodies were found near London on Wednesday in the container of a truck thought to have come from Bulgaria.
Russia, Turkey adopt memorandum on northern Syria situation
Russia and Turkey have adopted a joint memorandum on the situation in Syria after the talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi.
British PM's Brexit timetable rejected by parliament
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday was defeated in a vote on his Brexit timetable, meaning his government could push for a general election.
U.S. forces withdrawing from Syria have no permission to stay in Iraq
The Iraqi military said Tuesday that the U.S. forces crossing into Iraq as part of their withdrawal operation from Syria have no permission to stay in Iraq.
UK police to interview US diplomat wife over fatal crash
The wife of a US diplomat who became a police suspect in Britain following a fatal road crash will be interviewed in the United States, UK police said Tuesday.
Erdogan warns Syria offensive will resume unless Kurds complete pull out
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday threatened to resume Turkey's military offensive in Syria "with greater determination" unless the withdrawal of Kurdish fighters is completed under a US-brokered deal.
Britain's biggest family expecting baby No. 22
The biggest family in the U.K. is spanding – Sue Radford announced in a video posted on her Youtube channel that she is about 15 weeks pregnant with her 22nd child.
Japanese Emperor Naruhito proclaims enthronement in highly ritualized ceremony
Japanese Emperor Naruhito Tuesday proclaimed his enthronement in a highly ritualized, ancient-style ceremony held in the Seiden State Hall at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in front of 2,000 guests from around the world.
Canada's Trudeau wins 2nd term but loses majority
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared set to win a second term in Canada's national elections Monday, seemingly fending off a challenge from rival Conservatives despite having been weakened by a series of scandals.
'America is running away': Syrian withdrawal turns chaotic
The crowd hurled potatoes that thudded on the sides of the hulking U.S. armored vehicles. "What happened to Americans?" one man shouted in English up at the sole U.S. soldier visible on the back of a vehicle. The soldier stared silently straight ahead, away from the show of fury.
NASA wants international partners to go to Moon too
As it looks to return to the Moon, NASA is open to the idea of international participation, which could mean a non-American setting foot on Earth's natural satellite for the first time in history, global space chiefs said Monday.
Mexico to probe officials over failed arrest of El Chapo's son
Mexico's top prosecutor said Monday his office will investigate all those involved -- including government officials -- in a failed operation to arrest a son of jailed drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
Online ordering boom gives rise to virtual restaurants
Frato's Pizza looks like a typical family restaurant, with its black-and-white checkered floor and red chairs. But in the kitchen, the cooks are whipping up dishes for four other restaurants at the same time.
Drug companies reach settlement ahead of landmark US opioids trial
Three leading American drug distributors and an Israeli drugmaker blamed for a deadly US opioid epidemic settled a bellwether civil lawsuit with two Ohio counties Monday, just hours before they were to go on trial, a federal judge announced.
Boeing's 737 MAX crisis deepens, hitting shares
The pressure was mounting Monday on Boeing as newly-surfaced documents deepened doubts about the company's ability to return a top-selling jet to service soon and amplified calls for a leadership shakeup.
Trump says 'phase 1' China trade pact on track for November
US President Donald Trump on Monday said progress in developing the text of a partial trade pact with China means he will likely be able to sign it next month.
Prince Harry admits he and Prince William 'on different paths'
Britain's Prince Harry said he and his brother Prince William were on "different paths" and admitted occasional tension in their relationship.
US diplomat in Ukraine text messages to testify to Congress
William Taylor, the top American diplomat in Ukraine, is set to appear Tuesday before impeachment investigators in U.S. Congress, joining a parade of current and former diplomats testifying about Trump's dealings with Ukraine.
Chile orders new curfew as violent protests rage
Chile ordered an overnight curfew on Monday for the third day in a row as violent protests and looting that left 11 people dead over the weekend raged on into the working week.