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Amsterdam stabbing suspect had 'terrorist' motive, officials say

An Afghan man shot by police at Amsterdam's central station on Friday after stabbing two American tourists had a "terrorist" motive, city officials said on Saturday. The suspect, who was identified as a 19-year-old Afghan with a German residence permit, was questioned on Saturday in hospital where he was being treated for gunshot wounds to his lower body. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2C8WHD7

Saudi-led coalition admits 'mistakes' in deadly Yemen bus strike

The Saudi-led coalition fighting rebels in Yemen admitted Saturday that "mistakes" had been made in an August air strike that killed 40 children. The bombing on a crowded market in part of northern Yemen held by Houthi rebels killed a total of 51 people, according to the Red Cross. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2wCdrN0

'Amsterdam stabbing suspect had terrorist motive'

An Afghan man shot by police at Amsterdam's central station on Friday after stabbing two American tourists had a "terrorist" motive, city officials said on Saturday. The suspect, who was identified as a 19-year-old Afghan with a German residence permit, was questioned on Saturday in hospital where he was being treated for gunshot wounds to his lower body. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2C8WHD7

Yemen's rebels say they targeted Saudi ship

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US slaps sanctions on two Pakistan firms for nuke, missile-related activities

In a federal notification, the US Department of Commerce said that the entities added to the EAR list have been determined by the US government to be acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the US. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2PrEaUm

Far-right groups hope to build German force in joint protest

Several groups scheduled rallies in the city of Chemnitz over the August 26 killing there of a German citizen, allegedly by migrants from Syria and Iraq. Counter-protesters organized a rival rally that is likely to test authorities' ability to keep the peace. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2C2OsZb

Far-right groups hope to build German force in joint protest

Several groups scheduled rallies in the city of Chemnitz over the August 26 killing there of a German citizen, allegedly by migrants from Syria and Iraq. Counter-protesters organized a rival rally that is likely to test authorities' ability to keep the peace. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2C2OsZb

Russian passenger jet goes off runway in Sochi, 18 injured

Utair's Boeing 737-800, carrying 164 passengers and six crew members from Moscow to Sochi, did not brake in time after landing, RIA reported, citing local emergency services. The aircraft fire that erupted was extinguished in eight minutes and all those on board were evacuated within 17 minutes. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2PXsNUW

Luxury vehicles of Pakistan's PM House to be auctioned on September 17

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US ends funding for UN Palestinian refugee agency

Washington has long been the UN Relief and Works Agency's (UNRWA) largest donor but is "no longer willing to shoulder the very disproportionate share of the burden," State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a statement. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2wv87vG

North Korea preparing toned-down military parade: Analysts

Pyongyang is preparing to host a number of major events on Sept. 9 for the 70th anniversary of the country's founding, including a military parade, possible visits by foreign delegations, and - for the first time in five years - a massive choreographed performance known as the "Mass Games." from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2PrfTh3

From palace to prison: Brazil's ex-president Lula in dates

Brazil's ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, better known as Lula, was Friday dealt a blow by an electoral court that barred him from running in October's presidential election. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LLwkCD

Chinese paper blames West for encouraging Xinjiang extremists

"Western accusations of Xinjiang governance seriously misled the extremists, making them believe they were launching religious Jihad and won sympathy and support from Western and international society," said the editorial in the Global Times, a tabloid published by the ruling Communist Party's People's Daily. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2LJAIlC