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UN Team Unearths 12 Mass Graves in Iraq as it Investigates IS Crimes
The Iraqi government had resisted calls for the UN probe despite evidence of more than 200 mass graves in Iraq containing victims of IS, who swept across northern Iraq in 2014.
Swedish Prosecutor Files Request for Assange's Arrest over Rape Allegation
The warrant, if granted, would be the first step in a process to have Assange extradited from Britain, where he is serving a 50-week sentence for skipping bail.
Pakistan Needs Aggressive Diplomacy to Exit FATF Grey List, Says Official
The FATF plenary had formally placed Pakistan in the grey list in June 2018 after the country could not secure a minimum of three votes.
Deutsche Bank Staff Flagged 'Suspicious Activity' in Trump, Kushner Transactions: Report
The German-based bank, which has lent billions of dollars to the Trump and Kushner companies, reportedly rejected their employees' advice and the reports were never filed with the government.
Afghan Journalist Mena Mangal's Assassination Mirrors Perils of Working Women at Home and Office
The brazen attack on Mena Mangal has highlighted the continuing plight of Afghan women, who still suffer high levels of sexual and domestic violence and discrimination.
Angry Venezuelans Wait Hours For Fuel as Shortages Worsen
Shortages of motor fuel have become a periodic occurrence in the OPEC nation, particularly in border regions where smuggling to neighbouring countries is rife.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison Celebrates Unexpected Election Victory
Australian PM Scott Morrison said that the victory was for the 'quiet Australians' and that he always believed in miracles.
US Warns Airliners Flying in Persian Gulf Amid Heightened Tensions Between US, Iran
The warning relayed by US diplomatic posts from the Federal Aviation Administration underlined the risks the current tensions pose to a region crucial to global air travel.
Indian-origin Man Indicted in US for Committing Wire Fraud Worth Rs 688 Crore
Gopalkrishna Pai allegedly created over 100 liability companies (Straw Companies), obtained individual Employer ID Numbers (EINs) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for each Straw Company and opened individual commercial bank accounts under his contr...
Business Executive Becomes First Black African Woman to Summit Everest
Saray Khumalo, 47, reached the top of the 8,848-metre mountain after three previous bids were thwarted by bad weather, injury and tragedy.
Indian Man Charged in UAE For Assaulting Compatriot Woman; Leaving Permanent Injury
The victim said she had known the accused for some time as they studied and attended the same classes, the paper quoted her as saying during the trial in the Dubai Court of First Instance.
Eiffel Tower, the Most Iconic Feature on Paris Skyline, Celebrates 130th Birthday
Built for the 1889 World's Fair, the tower — which soars to 324 metres in height and weighs 7,300 tonnes — still attracts nearly seven million visitors every year.
Nepalese Going Abroad via India Will Now Need an NOC for Immigration Clearance
The applicants need to submit an application letter to the Nepalese Embassy stating the reason of travel along with the visa of that country, a copy of passport, air ticket and past travel history except India.
Merkel Admits Differences With Macron as They Work to Revive EU, Says They Agree on Fundamentals
Macron, seeking to breathe life into the European Union as growing eurosceptic nationalism tests the bloc's cohesion, has made euro zone reform a priority but Merkel has resisted some of his ideas, especially those that may expose Berlin to more risk.
UK's Definition of Islamophobia Kicks Up Row, Police Warn of Confusion
The definition, proposed by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on British Muslims based on wide consultation over the issue, reads: "Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Musli...
Sri Lanka Army Starts Investigation After Video Shows Man in Uniform Watching Rioters
Army Headquarters said that if the man is confirmed to be a soldier then disciplinary action will taken against him.