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British opposition parties unite to stop no-deal Brexit

The parties, including the Labour Party and the Scottish National Party, are concerned that Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the Conservative Party may not adhere to a new law requiring him to seek a Brexit extension if no divorce deal is reached with the European Union. Finland's prime minister Antti Rinne said Britain is running out of time to present a new and credible Brexit proposal. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2nQSGMU

Yemen rebels free 290 prisoners in move hailed by UN, Red Cross

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Top Ghani rival Abdullah claims victory in Afghanistan election

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Hafiz Saeed says facing threat to life, seeks transfer of case to Lahore

A Pakistani court on Monday accepted the plea of Mumbai attack mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed to transfer a terrorism financing case against him from the anti-terrorism court Gujranwala district of Punjab province to a court here on the ground that there is a "threat to his life". from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2oyWhPT

Aged-out kids in US: Must opt for international student-visa or self deport

Recently one of the two bills (S386) which seeks to lift the per-country green card limit, was blocked again in the US Senate, dashing the hopes of many Indian families whose children have aged-out (turned 21) or are in the process of ageing-out. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2n53qHc

New challenges confront China's Communists at 70

The emerging clash between a rising power and the world's dominant one is front and center in a new set of challenges that the Chinese Communist Party faces as it celebrates 70 years in power on Tuesday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2oxoHK5

Pak court allows Hafiz Saeed's terror financing case to be shifted from Gujranwala to Lahore

The Lahore High Court on Monday allowed a plea by Mumbai attack mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed to shift a terrorism financing case against him from a Gujranwala anti-terrorism court to one here in Pakistan's Punjab province, citing security reasons, according to a media report. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2n12io9

UK's PM Johnson denies wrongdoing as allegations mount

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Hong Kong upholds ban on National Day march after violence

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Juche rules North Korean propaganda, but what does it mean?

The word is Juche (pronounced ju-chay), and while it's technically a political ideology, it can seem more like a religion in its ability to inspire devotion among North Koreans and its ubiquity as a symbol of state power. Though the usual English translation is "self-reliance,'' the concept flummoxes many outsiders. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2nPH7VX

Military parade will be rare look at China's arms, ambitions

A parade on Tuesday by China's military will be a rare look at its rapidly developing arsenal, including possibly a nuclear-capable missile that could reach the US in 30 minutes, as Beijing gets closer to matching Washington and other powers in weapons technology. The parade will include 15,000 troops, more than 160 aircraft and 580 pieces of military equipment. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2mMOvla

Saudi crown prince denies ordering journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman denied allegations that he ordered the grisly murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. "This was a heinous crime," he said in an interview that aired Sunday. "But I take full responsibility as a leader in Saudi Arabia, especially since it was committed by individuals working for the Saudi government." from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2mM0qQd

Trump wants to meet whistleblower in Ukraine scandal

President Donald Trump said Sunday he wants to meet the anonymous whistleblower at the center of the scandal threatening his presidency. Trump has been relatively quiet this weekend but in a series of evening tweets he also blasted Democratic lawmakers and the media as he railed against the impeachment inquiry launched last week. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2mf2Eaq

Trump wants to meet whistleblower in Ukraine scandal

President Donald Trump said Sunday he wants to meet the anonymous whistleblower at the center of the scandal threatening his presidency. Trump has been relatively quiet this weekend but in a series of evening tweets he also blasted Democratic lawmakers and the media as he railed against the impeachment inquiry launched last week. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2mf2Eaq

Spain gets its first women-only hotel in Mallorca

The first women-only hotel in Spain has opened in Mallorca. Som Dona Hotel, near Porto Cristo, exclusively caters for women aged 14 years and above. With 39 rooms, a pool, spa, library and a roof-top terrace, the four star establishment aims to offer “a new space for women who are looking to disconnect from the stress of daily life”. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2m9SCqW

This craft could take crew on round-trips to Mars

Within a month or two, Elon Musk says optimistically, this prototype of the Starship spacecraft — without anyone aboard — will blast off to an altitude of 12 miles (19km, 62,336ft), then return to the ground in one piece. It’s going to be pretty epic to see that thing take off and come back,” Musk said late on Saturday at a SpaceX facility outside Brownsville, where Starship is being built. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2otQpYj

Donald Trump wants to meet whistleblower in Ukraine scandal

Trump has been relatively quiet this weekend but in a series of evening tweets he also blasted Democratic lawmakers and the media as he railed against the impeachment inquiry launched last week. That probe was triggered by the release of a rough transcript of a July phone call in which Trump asked the president of Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden, a potential Democratic candidate in the 2020 US election. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2mYGE3V