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North Korea fires 2 missiles in the sea amid stalled talks

North Korea on Thursday fired two projectiles toward its eastern sea, an apparent resumption of weapons tests aimed at ramping up pressure on Washington over a stalemate in nuclear negotiations, according to officials in South Korea and Japan. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2N1QvAd

China will safeguard Hong Kong's prosperity, stability: Communist Party

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Sri Lanka candidate pledges laws against religious extremism

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Iran hopes new UN nuclear chief will act 'neutrally'

Iran said Thursday it hopes the UN nuclear watchdog will act "neutrally" under its new head and vowed to maintain cooperation with its inspectors monitoring a landmark 2015 nuclear deal. Argentina's Rafael Grossi took the helm of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Tuesday following the death of his predecessor, Yukiya Amano of Japan, in July. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Wt69Yp

Fire on train in Pakistan kills 46 after gas canister blast

At least 65 people were killed and scores injured on Thursday as a massive fire broke out on a moving train after cooking gas stoves carried by some passengers exploded in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province. The train, Tezgam Express, was on its way to Lahore from Karachi when the fire broke out, destroying three bogies at Liaquatpur near Rahim Yar Khan, some 400kms from Lahore. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36m7kxt

Trump tweets faked photo of hero dog getting a medal

Donald Trump on Wednesday shared an altered photograph of himself placing a medal around the neck of the dog injured in the raid last weekend that led to the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the Islamic State's leader. In the original, Trump is seen awarding a Medal of Honor to James C McCloughan, a retired Army medic who is credited with saving the lives of 10 men during the war in Vietnam. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/34hM6yG

Fire on train in Pakistan kills 46 after gas canister blast

A fire broke out on a train in Pakistan on Thursday when a gas canister used to cook food exploded, killing at least 46 people and injuring 15. The fire destroyed three of the train's carriages near the town of Rahim Yar Khan in the south of Punjab province. He said some of the dead were killed when they jumped from the moving train to escape the flames. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2JzWjyP

Cemetery tours are becoming the next big Halloween trend

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Pentagon releases video, photos of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi raid

The Pentagon released video and photos of the US special forces raid that resulted in the death of Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. It also released video of airstrikes on a group of unknown fighters on the ground who opened fire on the helicopters that ferried US forces in for the assault on Baghdadi's compound in Syria's Idlib province. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2N0Pyb9

Pompeo on offense against 'truly hostile' China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday vowed to ramp up pressure on China on multiple fronts, calling Beijing "truly hostile" to the United States. In the latest hawkish take on China by President Donald Trump's administration, Pompeo said he would deliver a series of speeches in coming months laying out cases against Beijing on areas from ideology to trade to its efforts for influence within the United States. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3301DmA

Pompeo on offense against 'truly hostile' China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday vowed to ramp up pressure on China on multiple fronts, calling Beijing "truly hostile" to the United States. In the latest hawkish take on China by President Donald Trump's administration, Pompeo said he would deliver a series of speeches in coming months laying out cases against Beijing on areas from ideology to trade to its efforts for influence within the United States. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3301DmA

Tensions, tears, trauma: the Democratic voters suffering under Trump

Some broke with pro-Trump friends and family. Many quit social media and now refrain from talking about politics. Others say they had old emotional wounds reopened by his presidency. The anger felt in Democratic strongholds like New York towards Donald Trump since he was elected three years ago has been on ample display in street protests and on social media. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2PxpFSb

Tensions, tears, trauma: the Democratic voters suffering under Trump

Some broke with pro-Trump friends and family. Many quit social media and now refrain from talking about politics. Others say they had old emotional wounds reopened by his presidency. The anger felt in Democratic strongholds like New York towards Donald Trump since he was elected three years ago has been on ample display in street protests and on social media. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2PxpFSb

Russia tests new disinformation tactic in Africa, raising fears about US polls

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3rd strong earthquake this month jolts southern Philippines

The third strong earthquake this month shook the southern Philippines on Thursday morning, but there were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties. The US Geological Survey said the 6.5-magnitude quake was centered 10 kilometers deep (6 miles) near Kisante town. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2JAIa4l

Dress properly, avoid porn: China lists moral guidelines for citizens

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Russia tests new disinformation tactic in Africa, raising fears about US polls

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US wraps up Pakistani visit; Afghans set demands for talks

The US envoy trying to resuscitate peace talks on ending Afghanistan's 18-year war has wrapped up his visit to Pakistan as Kabul hardened its stance on negotiations with the Taliban. This comes as the Afghan government set new conditions for talks with the insurgents and appeared to shed a previously conciliatory stand toward Pakistan. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/34btSPs

ISIS insider who informed about Baghdadi to get $25 million reward

During the US operation, a "well-placed mole", who was present inside Baghdadi's Syrian compound, gave the precise interior layout as well as Baghdadi's exact location. The IS insider is likely to receive some or all of the $25 million bounty that the US had placed on Baghdadi. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2WoUGZX

US wraps up Pakistani visit; Afghans set demands for talks

The US envoy trying to resuscitate peace talks on ending Afghanistan's 18-year war has wrapped up his visit to Pakistan as Kabul hardened its stance on negotiations with the Taliban. This comes as the Afghan government set new conditions for talks with the insurgents and appeared to shed a previously conciliatory stand toward Pakistan. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/34btSPs

3 dead in Los Angeles Halloween party shooting

At least three people were killed and nine others injured in a shooting at a Halloween party in southern Los Angeles late Tuesday, authorities and local media reports said. Aerial footage from local TV news channels showed paramedics treating the injured in a yard between a nail salon and a residential home in Long Beach. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36rgzfQ

3 dead in Los Angeles Halloween party shooting

At least three people were killed and nine others injured in a shooting at a Halloween party in southern Los Angeles late Tuesday, authorities and local media reports said. Aerial footage from local TV news channels showed paramedics treating the injured in a yard between a nail salon and a residential home in Long Beach. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36rgzfQ

Iraqi Prime Minister's main backers agree to oust him

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US to send security envoy, commerce secretary to ASEAN meet

US national security adviser Robert C. O'Brien and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will represent President Donald Trump at two regional summits in Thailand this weekend, the White House announced, a move that would widely be viewed in the region as a snub. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Jt11OL

US to send security envoy, commerce secretary to ASEAN meet

US national security adviser Robert C. O'Brien and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will represent President Donald Trump at two regional summits in Thailand this weekend, the White House announced, a move that would widely be viewed in the region as a snub. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Jt11OL

US scales back attendance at East Asia Summit

President Donald Trump's new national security advisor will represent the United States at the East Asia Summit, the White House said Tuesday, the lowest-level official to lead the Washington delegation since it was first invited to the regional forum. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/345YBgS

US scales back attendance at East Asia Summit

President Donald Trump's new national security advisor will represent the United States at the East Asia Summit, the White House said Tuesday, the lowest-level official to lead the Washington delegation since it was first invited to the regional forum. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/345YBgS

Lebanese protesters get creative, practice yoga to block roads

A living room, a yoga class and an outdoor concert: Lebanese protesters are using creative ways to block roads. The protests have been largely peaceful, with security forces exercising restraint. There have been few reports of arrests or serious injuries since the demonstrations began. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BUIQxd

Thailand king fires royal guards for 'adultery'

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California braces for powerful winds that could feed fires

California braced on Tuesday for the most powerful winds this season that threaten to spread destructive fires raging in the state and could spark new blazes. Thousands of firefighters were racing against the clock to gain control of two major fires -- the Kincade Fire in northern California and the Getty Fire, west of Los Angeles. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2qR6qZm

Syria has little to lose at UN-backed talks: Experts

Syria's government may be on board for the UN-brokered review of its constitution, but it will sink the Geneva talks opening Wednesday before agreeing anything that compromises its authority, experts have said. Opposition negotiators and some analysts also fear that Damascus will use its participation as a bargaining chip to normalise relations with the West, and eventually get sanctions lifted. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Pufyxj

California braces for powerful winds that could feed fires

California braced on Tuesday for the most powerful winds this season that threaten to spread destructive fires raging in the state and could spark new blazes. Thousands of firefighters were racing against the clock to gain control of two major fires -- the Kincade Fire in northern California and the Getty Fire, west of Los Angeles. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2qR6qZm

In historic vote, US House recognizes 'Armenian genocide'

The US House of Representatives passed a resolution on Tuesday officially recognizing the "Armenian genocide," a symbolic but unprecedented move that angered Turkey amid already heightened tensions with Washington. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/31Wgdue

Electrical equipment probably sparked California fires

Electrical equipment caused two Southern California wildfires — one that killed three people and destroyed more than 1,600 homes last year — and another still smoldering in the well-heeled hills of Los Angeles, where thousands of people including Arnold Schwarzenegger fled homes in the dark, utilities said Tuesday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Nnaicn

In historic vote, US House recognizes 'Armenian genocide'

The US House of Representatives passed a resolution on Tuesday officially recognizing the "Armenian genocide," a symbolic but unprecedented move that angered Turkey amid already heightened tensions with Washington. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/31Wgdue

Electrical equipment probably sparked California fires

Electrical equipment caused two Southern California wildfires — one that killed three people and destroyed more than 1,600 homes last year — and another still smoldering in the well-heeled hills of Los Angeles, where thousands of people including Arnold Schwarzenegger fled homes in the dark, utilities said Tuesday. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Nnaicn

Climate activist Greta Thunberg declines environmental award

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday refused to accept an environmental award, saying the climate movement needed people in power to start to "listen" to "science" and not awards. Thunberg had been nominated for her efforts by both Sweden and Norway and won the organisation's annual environment prize. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/34nnzZp

Climate activist Greta Thunberg declines environmental award

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday refused to accept an environmental award, saying the climate movement needed people in power to start to "listen" to "science" and not awards. Thunberg had been nominated for her efforts by both Sweden and Norway and won the organisation's annual environment prize. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/34nnzZp

British MPs vote in favour of holding general elections on December 12

British MPs on Tuesday voted in favour of holding general elections on December 12 following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's fourth bid to force an early poll, a day after a similar attempt was rejected by the leaders as the European Union further extended the Brexit deadline until January 31. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BUvzEN

UK Labour leader Corbyn says condition for early election support has been met

British opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn told his top team of policy advisers on Tuesday the party's condition for supporting a new election had been met and "we will now launch the most ambitious and radical" election campaign. "I have consistently said that we are ready for an election and our support is subject to a no deal Brexit being off the table," Corbyn reportedly said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ps2CYX

Merkel's conservatives descend into infighting after vote rout

In a fourth electoral setback this year, the Christian Democrats (CDU) slumped into third place in the eastern state of Thuringia behind the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) which won nearly a quarter of the votes. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BU2d9v

Court blocks Sri Lanka leader's bid to resume hangings

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Iraq: 18 killed in attack against protesters in Karbala

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Islamic State chief Baghdadi buried at sea by US military

A Pentagon official confirmed that Baghdadi's body was dumped into the sea at an unnamed location, similar to the 2011 sea burial of Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden after he was killed in a US special forces raid in Pakistan. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2WnPrcX

Empire State Building lit up in orange to celebrate Diwali

The world famous structure turned orange on Saturday night as Indians across the world celebrated Diwali. The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), the largest non-profit umbrella organisation in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut of the Indian community, lit up the monument in a special ceremony organised by the FIA in cooperation with the Empire State Realty Trust. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/34biBhY

Empire State Building lit up in orange to celebrate Diwali

The world famous structure turned orange on Saturday night as Indians across the world celebrated Diwali. The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), the largest non-profit umbrella organisation in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut of the Indian community, lit up the monument in a special ceremony organised by the FIA in cooperation with the Empire State Realty Trust. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/34biBhY

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong says barred from election

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US Afghan peace envoy takes push for peace to Pakistan

Washington's Afghan peace envoy remained in Pakistan on Tuesday as part of efforts to find a negotiated end to Afghanistan's 18 -year war, even though President Donald Trump hasn't expressed any interest in resuming talks with the Taliban. The envoy, Zalmay Khalilzad, met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday and was expected to hold talks with the country's powerful military army chief on Tuesday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ptgdz2

California wildfire forces residents, celebrities to flee

A wildfire swept through the star-studded hills of Los Angeles on Monday, destroying several large homes and forcing LeBron James and thousands of others to flee. Meanwhile, a blaze in Northern California wine country exploded in size. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BTiBHA

California wildfire forces residents, celebrities to flee

A wildfire swept through the star-studded hills of Los Angeles on Monday, destroying several large homes and forcing LeBron James and thousands of others to flee. Meanwhile, a blaze in Northern California wine country exploded in size. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BTiBHA

UK PM to push again for election after EU backs Brexit delay

British PM Boris Johnson is expected to make a fresh attempt on Tuesday to force an early election, despite MPs rejecting his plan, after the European Union agreed to postpone Brexit for up to three months. MPs defeated the third attempt on Monday by Johnson to call a snap poll, with the Conservative leader immediately announcing an alternative plan for an early election. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MVMH3k

Binge-watching may be putting your data at risk

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