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Two Shot Dead at Central Michigan University in US, Police Searching for Teenage Gunman
The university, located about 125 miles (200 km) northwest of Detroit, had said on Twitter there were reports of shots fired at Campbell Hall.
Siberian Blizzards Blast Britain and Ireland as Storm Emma Approaches
With up to 90 cm of snow and temperatures as low as minus 10.3 Celsius in Scotland, Britain and Ireland issued their most severe red warnings which advise people to stay at home as travel is too dangerous.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Says He's Tired, Old, Wants to Cede Power Early
The 72-year-old leader said he no longer had the energy. "I will step down by 2020, I will not wait for 2022," he said in a speech. "I am old. I have no more ambition. I really would like to rest," he added.
Donald Trump Reaches Deal With Boeing on New Presidential Planes
Boeing, in a statement, said it is 'is proud to build the next generation of Air Force One." The company added: "President Trump negotiated a good deal on behalf of the American people."
Pak Media Blasts Govt Using Terror Groups as Instruments of Foreign Policy
It is now increasingly clear that Pakistan is drifting towards international isolation mainly due to its policy of using groups designated by the world community as terrorist outfits as instruments of foreign policy, the Dawn said in a stinging editorial.
Xi Jinping May Stay in Power Indefinitely as China Proposes Removing 2-Term Limit for Presidents
The Central Committee also proposed inserting "Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era" into the constitution, Xinhua said in a separate statement, referring to President Xi.
Woman 'Intentionally' Rams Car Into White House Barrier, Causes Lockdown
The White House was put on a temporary partial lockdown following the crash, which occurred shortly after a meeting there between President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who was still at the White House.
Pakistan Takes Defence Attaches of 6 Nations on Tour of Line of Control
A Pakistan Army spokesman said in a statement that defence attaches of the US, the UK, France, China, Turkey and Indonesia visited the LoC in Rawalakot sector.
China Investigates Suspected N. Korea Sanctions Breach
"China attaches high importance to the situation and is currently investigating this," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a regular press briefing. "Recently, the relevant (Chinese) authorities issued a public notice demanding the strict...
Man Throws Grenade at US Embassy in Montenegro, Then Blows Himself Up
No casualties were reported from the embassy which confirmed a small explosion near its compound. The U.S. State Department said checks were being carried out to ensure all staff were safe.
Greek Parliament to Probe 10 Politicians Over Pharma Scandal
The politicians to be investigated include current central bank governor and former finance minister Yannis Stournaras and Dimitris Avramopoulos, a European commissioner and former health minister. A parliamentary committee will be set up to investigate e...
North Korea's Closing Olympics Delegation Includes Man Blamed for Deadly Ship Sinking
The United States and South Korea blacklisted Kim Yong Chol for supporting the North's nuclear and missile programmes in 2010 and 2016 respectively. However, South Korea decided to accept the North's Olympics delegations for the good of the Games, a presi...
Donald Trump Backs Ban on 'Bump Stocks' on Semi-automatic Weapons
Calls to ban bump stocks have been mounting since Stephen Paddock, a retired accountant, used them on several of his weapons to kill 58 concertgoers in Las Vegas in October 2017 in the deadliest mass shooting in recent US history.
Israel PM Netanyahu Associates Named as Suspects in New Corruption Probe
Those arrested included Nir Hefetz, a former personal spokesman for Netanyahu's family, and Shlomo Filber, a Netanyahu confidant appointed as director of the communications ministry by the premier.
Nepal to Deepen Ties with China to Get More Leverage in Dealings with India
Oli, widely regarded as pro-China, also said he wants to "update" relations with India "in keeping with the times" and favours a review of all special provisions of the Indo-Nepal relations.
After Florida School Shooting, Trump Backs Effort to Improve Gun Background Checks
Cornyn and Murphy introduced the bill to improve federal background checks last November, days after a gunman killed more than two dozen people in a church in Texas.