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U.S. to send 1,500 more troops to Middle East amid tensions with Iran
The United States will send about 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East as a "protective measure" amid escalating tensions with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday.
French police hunt suspect after Lyon bomb 'attack'
Police in France were hunting a suspect following a blast in a pedestrian street in the heart of the city of Lyon on Friday that wounded more than a dozen people.
Death toll rises to 18 in western India fire incident
The death toll in a major fire incident in India's western state of Gujarat has risen to 18, and five injured have been admitted to a hospital.
Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting, to some anger
Botswana has lifted its ban on elephant hunting in a country with the world's highest number of the animals, a decision that has brought anger from some wildlife protection groups and warnings of a blow to lucrative tourism.
Theresa May says she'll quit as Conservative leader June 7
Theresa May announced Friday that will step down as U.K. Conservative Party leader on June 7, sparking a contest to become Britain's next prime minister.
FAA meets international counterparts over Boeing 737 Max
Aviation regulators from over 30 countries and regions met with officials of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over the safety of Boeing 737 Max jets on Thursday in Fort Worth in the state of Texas.
SpaceX launches first 60 satellites of its internet network
SpaceX on Thursday launched a rocket containing the first 60 satellites of its "Starlink" constellation, which is intended to provide internet from space and could one day number 12,000 satellites.
Experts hope to strengthen China-U.S. cooperation on education
A group of experts on Thursday highlighted the importance of China-U.S. cooperation on education, and urged the two sides to enhance ties in this area.
Terracotta Warriors exhibit opens in Melbourne
Some of China's famed Terracotta Warriors are now on exhibit in Melbourne. It's been almost 4 decades since the ancient relics last went on display in the city.
Local-level cooperation important and constructive to promote China-U.S. ties
The Fifth China-U.S. Governors Forum is underway in Kentucky. Government officials and business leaders will discuss local-level cooperation on trade, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
Think tank forum on BRI held in Zambia
Chinese and African scholars have gathered in Zambia's capital Lusaka, discussing development opportunities unleashed by the Belt and Road Initiative.
U.S. files 17 new charges against WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange
The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday that it has filed 17 new charges against WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange, including receiving and unlawfully publishing classified military and diplomatic documents in 2010.
Modi-led BJP wins Indian elections: Election Commission
The mobile application of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on early Friday announced the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the just-concluded 17th general elections.
Int'l climate conference adopts declaration on climate protection
Climate-friendly and sustainable cities would be key to achieving "ambitious climate protection," according to a statement published at the International Conference on Climate Action in Heidelberg on Thursday.
Modi claims India poll victory, vows 'inclusive' future
Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed victory Thursday in India's general election and vowed an "inclusive" future, with his party headed for a landslide win to crush the Gandhi dynasty's comeback hopes.
Israeli researchers drink to old times with ancient-style beer
Israeli researchers said Wednesday they had managed to extract yeast from ancient jars and produced a head-spinning concoction with it: beer similar to what the pharaohs would have imbibed.
Modi's BJP-led alliance leading India's elections: Latest counting trends
Latest trends from all constituencies that went to polls in India's general elections showed that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seems to win in around 292 constituencies on its own.
Chinese man guilty of defrauding Apple out of 1,500 iPhones
Over the span of two years, a Chinese national in Oregon sent devices that looked like iPhones to Apple, saying they wouldn't turn on and should be replaced under warranty.
Ramaphosa elected as S. African president
South African Members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday elected Cyril Ramaphosa as president of the republic.
UK leader of House of Commons resigns amid Brexit row
The British leader of the House of Commons Andrea Leadsom on Wednesday resigned amid growing discontent with the prime minster's leadership, one day after the new Brexit agreement backfired.