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Suspect in Maryland Shooting that Killed Three Arrested in Delaware
The suspected gunman, Radee Prince, 37, was apprehended by the US agents and others, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said on Twitter, without providing further details. Prince was also being sought for a shooting in Delaware that took place after the...
Bomb Kills Journalist Who Exposed Malta's Ties to Tax Havens in Panama Papers
Caruana Galizia's death resulted from a "barbaric attack" that also amounted to an assault on freedom of expression, Muscat said.
Spain High Court Jails Two Catalan Separatist Leaders Pending Investigation
Prosecutors say that the ANC's Jordi Sanchez and Omnium's Jordi Cuixart played central roles in orchestrating pro-independence protests that last month trapped national police inside a Barcelona building and destroyed their vehicles.
Donald Trump Urges Hillary Clinton to Run in 2020 Presidential Polls
Donald Trump registered a shocking win over Hillary Clinton who was the Democratic candidate in the 2016 presidential elections.
Xi’s Report Card: He Met China’s Economic Goals, But Can he Keep it Going?
While the turbocharged days of double-digit annual expansion achieved in previous decades may be over, the Chinese economy still managed to expand more than 50 percent in yuan terms in the five years to the middle of 2017.
At Least 231 Killed in Massive Truck Bomb Blast in Somalia’s Capital
Officials feared the toll would continue to climb from Saturday's truck bomb that targeted a busy street near key ministries.
Car Bombs Kill at Least 22 in Somalia's Capital Mogadishu
The first explostion - in the city's K5 Junction area which is lined with government offices, hotels, and restaurants - destroyed several buildings and set dozens of vehicles on fire.
NATO Warns North Korea Military Action Would Have 'Devastating Consequences'
Tensions over North Korea's weapons programmes have soared in recent months, with Pyongyang launching a flurry of missiles and conducting its sixth and most powerful nuclear test last month in defiance of international sanctions.
Donald Trump Refuses to Certify Iran Nuclear Deal in a Major Policy Shift
Trump's decision to decertify the nuclear deal will not withdraw the United States from the agreement, which was negotiated by the United States and other world powers during the administration of former President Barack Obama.
Allies Press Catalan Leader to Declare Full Independence, Ignore Madrid Deadlines
Carles Puigdemont made a symbolic declaration of independence on Tuesday night, only to suspend it seconds later and call for negotiations with Madrid.
South African Court Upholds Ruling Reinstating Corruption Charges Against President Jacob Zuma
Zuma was appealing against a High Court ruling in April 2016 that ordered a review of a decision by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to set aside hundreds of corruption charges against Zuma.
Facebook Will Help Investigators Release Russia Ads, Says Sheryl Sandberg
Facebook Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg said on Thursday the company was fully committed to helping U.S. congressional investigators publicly release Russia-backed political ads that ran during the 2016 U.S. election.
Crisis Talks in Spain After Catalan Independence 'Suspended'
At stake is the future of a region of 7.5 million people, one of Spain's economic powerhouses, whose drive to break away has raised concern for stability in the European Union.
EU Braces for Brexit Talks Collapse as Theresa May Falters
Prime Minister Theresa May's EU counterparts still see the "no-deal scenario" she threatened them with as most unlikely, as they think it would hurt Britain much more than the continent.
NRA Opposes Outright US Ban on Gun Devices Used by Las Vegas Killer
The NRA, which has seldom embraced new firearms-control measures, stunned gun control advocates last week when it issued a statement voicing willingness to support a restriction on bump stocks.
Ghost of 'Iron Lady' Thatcher Haunts British PM Theresa May as She Fights 'Backstabbers'
A plot by a group of Conservative MPs to oust British Prime Minister Theresa May was revealed on Friday, reviving memories of the backstabbing which led to the 1990 ouster of Margaret Thatcher.