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Boris Johnson Says He Will Flag Off No-Deal Brexit if EU Trashes His New Proposal
Boris Johnson said he did not want a no-deal Brexit - which investors warn would roil financial markets and affect the European economy - but that it was necessary to put it on the table so Britain could get the result it wanted.
Despite Trump's Letter to Kim, US Intelligence Says North Korea Not Ready to Denuclearise
A summit in February between Kim and President Donald Trump collapsed when the two leaders were unable to bridge differences between US demands for denuclearization and North Korean demands for sanctions relief.
Pakistan Court Extends Remand of Zardari's Sister for 14 Days in Fake Accounts Case
She was arrested by the officials of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Islamabad, days after the anti-graft body apprehended her brother and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Zardari on June 10.
Tents, Food Packets, Human Waste: After Record Climbing, Nepal Grapples with Cleaning Up Everest
'The problem is there are no regulations on how to dispose the human waste. Some climbers use biodegradable bags that have enzymes which decompose human waste but most of them don't, said the head of Everest Pollution Control Committee Ang Dorjee.
Two Survivors Pulled from Collapsed Cambodia Building Two Days After Accident
Hopes that more survivors may be found under the debris had been fading, and the prime minister ordered inspections of all construction sites at the beach town which is undergoing a Chinese-bankrolled development boom.
Britain's Lloyds Bank Freezes 8,000 Offshore Accounts Amid Crackdown on Money Laundering
The news comes amid international moves towards greater tax transparency, including in UK crown dependencies Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man.
11 Soldiers Killed in Attack by Boko Haram Militants at Lake Chad
The Chadian Army lost 11 soldiers, including three officers in a Boko Haram attack at Lake Chad on Friday. 26 memebers of the militant outfit were killed in the attack.
Weeks After Train Delay in Japan, an Insect Found Responsible for Power Failure
The company was forced to cancel 26 train journeys and delay other services, causing chaos in a country known for the efficiency of its punctual transport system
Will Be Iran's 'Best Friend' if It Renounces Nuclear Weapons, Says Donald Trump Amid Soaring Tension
Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, made his comments a day after calling off military action against Iran in retaliation for the downing of a US military drone.
'Firing One Bullet at Us' Will 'Set Fire' to US Interests: Iran's Warning Amid Escalating Tension
Amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US, the warning from the Iranian army comes shortly after US president Donald Trump said he was 'cocked and loaded' for an attack, but withdrew his comment soon after.
Neighbour Calls Cops on Potential British PM Boris Johnson as 'Row' Breaks Out at Home: Report
Officers were alerted early on Friday after a neighbour said there had been a loud altercation involving screaming, shouting and banging at the south London property.
Airlines Halt Flights over Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Tensions
The suspensions came after the Federal Aviation Administration in the United States issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) 'prohibiting US-registered aircraft from operating over the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman'.
Amid Concerns Over North Korea's Nuclear Program, China's Xi Jinping Presses For Focus on Economy
North Korea's long-moribund economy has shown some recent improvements but it remains heavily dependent on aid, mainly from China.
Google Doodle Marks Summer Solstice, the Longest Day of the Year
The longest day of the year, the solstice marks the official beginning of the summer season and people living north of the Equator enjoy the most amount of sunlight.
World Music Day 2019: Quotes That Will Inspire You to Incorporate Music in Daily Life
First celebrated in France in 1982, Music Day also encourages amateur musicians to perform in the streets.
'My Arrest Will Not Make Any Difference, But Will Create Fear': Pakistan's Ex-President Zardari Tells Parliament
Pakistan's former president Asif Ali Zardari was arrested by the NAB from his house last week in a multi-million dollar money laundering case, hours after the Islamabad High Court rejected his bail plea.