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Envoy says EU resolutely committed to Iran nuclear deal
An envoy of the European Union (EU) on Wednesday reiterated support for the Iran nuclear deal, despite mounting tensions between the United States and the Islamic republic.
Trump says to stick with VP Mike Pence as reelection running mate
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will stick with VP Mike Pence as his running mate during the 2020 presidential elections, ruling out the possibility of former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley as the alternative option.
Cigarette, electric fault among possible causes of Notre-Dame fire: prosecutors
A badly stubbed-out cigarette or an electrical fault could have started the devastating fire that ripped through Notre-Dame cathedral in April, Paris prosecutors said Wednesday, ruling out any criminal intent.
Osaka celebrates efforts to save the crested ibis from extinction
An exhibition has been held in the Japanese city of Osaka to commemorate the joint efforts made by China, South Korea, and Japan to save the crested ibis from extinction.
Japan to hold upper house election on July 21
The Cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe decided on Wednesday to hold the upper house election and vote-counting on July 21. Official campaigning will kick off on Thursday of next week.
Facebook to help France fight hateful content: govt aide
Facebook will share with French judicial officials the IP addresses of users who post hateful content, an aide to digital affairs minister Cedric O said Tuesday.
MIT president warns 'toxic atmosphere' for Chinese ethnicity will hurt U.S.
MIT president said that the unfair and excessive scrutiny targeting people of Chinese decedent may "create a toxic atmosphere of unfounded suspicion and fear" and thus hurt both the world-famous research university and the U. S.
Mueller to testify publicly before House committees July 17
Special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to testify publicly before Congress on July 17 after Democrats issued subpoenas to compel him to appear.
U.S. House approves $4.5 billion bill to aid migrants
Democrats have whisked a $4.5 billion bill through the House aimed at improving conditions for thousands of families and other migrants whose sheer numbers have overwhelmed federal immigration authorities.
First lady's spokeswoman to be White House press secretary
Stephanie Grisham, longtime spokeswoman and confidante to Melania Trump, will succeed Sarah Sanders as White House press secretary, the first lady announced Tuesday.
Pompeo says US hoping for Afghan peace pact before Sept 1
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that Washington is hopeful a peace agreement to bring an end to the 17-year war in Afghanistan can be reached before Sept. 1.
G20 meetings urged to increase African presence
With the G20 summit around the corner, a former official of the United Nations Development Program is calling for a stronger African observer presence within the G20 mechanism.
3 killed, 4 injured in train accident in India
At least three people were killed and four others suffered burn injuries Tuesday after a passenger train collided head-on with a track-maintenance engine, derailed and caught fire in India's eastern state of Odisha, officials said.
Ashes of 152 people taken to space by SpaceX's rocket
America's private aerospace company SpaceX launched its hefty rocket Falcon Heavy on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, while carrying 24 satellites.
Critics hit out at millions spent on Harry and Meghan's home
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's new home in Windsor cost £2.4 million ($3.05 million, 2.7 million euros) of taxpayers' money to renovate, royal accounts showed Tuesday, prompting criticism from anti-monarchy campaigners.
Russian, North American astronauts return to earth
The first crew to blast off to the International Space Station following a launch accident that deepened doubts over Russia's space programme returned to earth safely on Tuesday.
Harry and Meghan's new home cost $3 million to refit
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's new home in Windsor cost £2.4 million ($3.05 million, 2.7 million euros) to renovate before they moved in, royal accounts showed Tuesday.
Air Canada passenger falls asleep on plane, wakes up alone
"I think I'm having a bad dream (because) like seriously how is this happening," ​Tiffani Adams wrote.
Microsoft missed mobile dominance by 'tiny' margin: Bill Gates
Microsoft missed its chance to be the dominant firm in mobile technology because it was "distracted" during a lengthy antitrust battle with US authorities, company co-founder Bill Gates said Monday.
U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran's supreme leader, Iran says talks impossible now
The United States on Monday imposed new sanctions on Iran targeting its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials, a move further worsening the already strained Washington-Tehran ties.