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UN chief calls for maximum restraint amid new Iran-U.S. tension
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday asked for maximum restraint after Iran shot down a U.S. drone.
Johnson, Hunt go head-to-head to be UK's next prime minister
Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and his successor as foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt emerged Thursday night as the two politicians in the final battle to become Britain's next Prime Minister.
Russia ahead of competitors in military sphere despite spending cuts: Putin
Russia is outpacing other major military powers in weapon development in spite of a gradual decrease in military spending, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
25 killed, 35 injured as bus falls into gorge in India
At least 25 people were killed and 35 others injured, some of them critically, Thursday after a bus carrying them fell into a 500-metre gorge in northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, police said.
10 injured by multiple shooters outside Pennsylvania nightclub, authorities say
Ten people were injured by multiple shooters who opened fire outside a nightclub in Allentown, U.S. state of Pennsylvania, early Thursday morning, authorities said.
Putin says Russia won't compromise on national interests
The West has no interest in changing its attitude towards Russia, and therefore Moscow will not compromise on its fundamental national interests in the face of sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
Indian PM to lead performance on "International Yoga Day"
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform yoga along with thousands of people on Friday morning at Ranchi, the capital city of the eastern state of Jharkhand, state-run All India Radio reported Thursday.
Putin says U.S. aims to weaken China by targeting Huawei
The U.S. sought to contain China's development with its latest actions against Chinese telecom giant Huawei, and now it is doing the same to Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
Putin says efforts to modernize Russian economy evident this year
Russians will see results of the country's national projects, which are designed to modernize the national economy and raise living standards, as early as this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
American Airlines deal boosts Airbus's new long-range jet
American Airlines is buying 50 new long-range planes from Airbus, giving a big boost to the just-launched A321XLR model and spurring Boeing to push ahead to develop a rival aircraft.
U.S. economist urges Congress to rein in Trump's authority on trade policy
A U.S. veteran economist on Wednesday called on Congress to rein in President Donald Trump's authority on trade policy, saying the administration has abused congressional intent.
Thief takes Marilyn Monroe statue from Hollywood gazebo
The statue depicting Monroe in her iconic pose from the 1955 film "The Seven Year Itch" went missing early Monday from the "Four Ladies of Hollywood" gazebo.
Iran downs U.S. drone, warns against violation of territory
Iran's Foreign Ministry on Thursday strongly condemned the "violation of the Iranian air space by a U.S. surveillance drone."
Climate change blamed as polar bear wanders into city
A hungry and exhausted polar bear has been spotted wandering around and looking for food in Russia's northern city of Norilsk, hundreds of kilometers from its natural habitat.
Senators reach deal to vote on blocking Saudi arms sale
The Senate will vote Thursday on a dozen resolutions aimed at blocking the Trump administration's sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia, setting up a new challenge to Donald Trump's steadfast alliance with the kingdom.
Greenland ice sheet melting faster than thought: study
Greenland's ice sheet may have completely melted within the next millennium if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current rate, according to a new study with implications for sea-level rise around the world.
Parts of southern India facing acute water shortages
Millions of people are turning to water tank trucks in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu as house and hotel taps run dry because of an acute water shortage caused by drying lakes and depleted groundwater.
U.S. warns against negative impact of possible war between U.S., Iran
A senior U.S. official warned Wednesday against the dangerous repercussions of a possible war between the United States and Iran, the National News Agency reported.
Stewart out as Johnson gets birthday boost in race to be British PM
Maverick candidate Rory Stewart was knocked out of the race to become Britain's next prime minister on Wednesday, as Boris Johnson extended his lead over the three other remaining contenders.
Moscow denies Russians responsible for MH17 tragedy
The Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that it is groundless to accuse Russian soldiers of being responsible for the deadly crash of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014.