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Donald Trump Says FBI Missed Signs on Florida Shooting Due to Russia Probe, Draws Criticism
Student survivors of the massacre slammed Trump for connecting it to the Russia probe, which has shadowed his year-old presidency.
Israel's 'Myth of Invincibility' Has Crumbled, Says Iranian Foreign Minister
Accusing Israel of "mass reprisals against its neighbours and daily incursions into Syria and Lebanon, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told the Munich Security Conference that the country uses aggression as a policy against its neighbours.
Zainab Ansari Case: Man Who Raped and Killed 7-year-old Gets Four Death Sentences
Imran Ali has also been handed one life term, a seven-year jail term, and Rs 32 lakh in fine. The verdict was announced at Lahore's Central Jail in Kot Lakhpat on Saturday.
US Senate Rejects Immigration Bills; Dreamers, H-1B Visa Aspirants Left in the Lurch
Senators, in a series of votes, failed to muster enough votes for either of the immigration plan to move ahead. In fact, the bill backed by Trump lost 39-60 votes. If passed, the bill would have paved the way for permanent legal status to 1.8 million youn...
Florida's Parkland Gunman Visited Wal-Mart, Subway and McDonald's After Killing 17 People
Authorities said the alleged gunman, Nikolas Cruz, stopped at a Wal-Mart, a Subway restaurant and a McDonald's immediately after carrying out the second-deadliest mass shooting at a public school in US history.
Zimbabwe's President Leads Tributes to Oposition Leader Tsvangirai
In political terms, the ruling ZANU-PF party and Mnangagwa, who paid a personal visit to Tsvangirai in January, stand to gain from the opposition leader's death, due to fighting within the MDC over who should succeed its founding father.
UK Unveils Online Tool to Block ISIS Content
Developed by the UK Home Office and London-based company ASI Data Science, the technology uses advanced machine learning to analyse the audio and visuals of a video to determine whether it could be ISIS propaganda.
Dutch Foreign Minister Quits After Lying About Vladimir Putin Meeting
The incident has embarrassed Prime Minister Mark Rutte's four-party coalition government, which has a precarious parliamentary majority of just one seat.
Pakistan Developing New Types Of Nuclear Weapons, Says US
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats' remarks came days after a group of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists struck the Sunjuwan Military Camp in Jammu on Saturday, killing seven people including six soldiers.
Indian-origin Malaysian on Death Row in Singapore Wins Acquittal
On March 24, 2014, Gopu Jaya Raman was arrested after he entered Singapore through Woodlands Checkpoint on the north with three black bundles of diamorphine hidden in his motorcycle's fender.
Under Global Pressure, Pakistan Declares 26/11 Mastermind Hafiz Saeed a Terrorist
Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain signed an ordinance that brings all individuals and organisations banned by the United Nations Security Council under the ambit of the amended Anti-Terrorism Act.
Trump Tells Putin More Steps Needed to Scrap North Korea Nuclear Programme
US President Donald Trump reiterated the importance of taking further steps to ensure the denuclearisation of North Korea.
'A' is for Armani: Tokyo Public School Adopts $729 Designer Uniforms
Taimei Elementary School is introducing the uniforms for incoming pupils, each costing more than 80,000 yen ($729), including optional items, or more than three times as much as current ones, the Huffington Post said.
EU's Barnier Warns Britain Post-Brexit Transition 'Not a Given'
The EU negotiator's stark message, which weakened sterling, came after EU diplomats and officials warned in recent days that sticking points in the talks were threatening the whole Brexit schedule.
Trump Signs Deal to End Brief Govt Shutdown, Increase US Spending
Trump's signature brought an end to a partial government shutdown - or closure of federal agencies - that had been triggered in the early hours of Friday as Congress was still debating the budget deal.
Embattled Maldives President Sends Envoys to China and Saudi; Leaves Out India
The Maldives, best known for luxury tourist resorts, has become another arena of contest for India and China after it signed up to Beijing's Belt and Road initiative to build trade and transport links across Asia and beyond.