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First UK-China Rail Freight Service to Depart From Essex
The first rail freight service from the UK to China will depart on a 7,500-mile journey from Essex on Monday, the media reported.
US Officials Contradict Moscow Claim, Say Military Hotline Open
The United States and Russia sparred Friday over whether they will maintain a hotline aimed at preventing midair collisions of their warplanes in Syria, with senior U.S. military officials contradicting Moscow's claims that it has suspended the "deconflic...
Democrats Block Trump's Court Pick, Trigger Vote to Change Senate Rules
McConnell blasted the Democratic blocking tactic, known as a filibuster, as a "radical move" that has never until now been successfully employed to block a Supreme Court nominee.
Taiwan: US Relations Won't be Harmed by Trump-Xi Meeting
The Republic of China is the formal name of Taiwan's government, which was transplanted to the island amid the Chinese civil war in 1949.
Russia Hopes Secretary Tillerson's Visit Will Help Improve Relations With US
Russia voiced hope Wednesday that U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's planned visit next week will help improve bilateral ties between the former Cold War foes.
Donald Trump Son Eric Calls Nepotism 'Factor of Life'
Brother-in-law Jared Kushner is a White House adviser, so is his sister Ivanka and he helps run the family business: Eric Trump believes nepotism is a "factor of life."
More Than Half a Million Sign Melania Trump Petition
More than half a million people have signed a petition demanding that First Lady Melania Trump move into the White House or foot the expense of living in New York herself.
Computer Programmers May Find it Difficult to Get H-1B Visas
The US has ruled that being a simple computer programmer would no longer qualify as a specialist profession, which is a must for the issue of a H-1B work visa, in a move that could have far-reaching implications for thousands of Indians applying for such...
Would 'Find Place' in Efforts to Reduce Indo-Pak Tensions: US
The US said on Tuesday that it would try and "find its place" in efforts to de-escalate Indo-Pak tensions and not wait till "something happens", indicating that President Donald Trump could play a role in such endeavours.
Will Act on North Korea With or Without China's Help, Says President Trump
President Donald Trump says that the United States is prepared to act alone if China does not take a tougher stand against North Korea's nuclear program.
Dog on Death Row for 'Murder' Gets Pardon in US
Lucky dog! A dog on death row in the US for 'murdering' a fellow canine and attacking another has been granted pardon by the Governor of the US state of Maine.
FBI Releases Never-seen Photos of 9/11 Attack on Pentagon
Never-seen photographs from the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon released by the FBI this week show the massive devastation that faced first responders.
US Appeals Injunction of Donald Trump Revised Travel Order
The US Justice Department on Thursday appealed a ruling by a federal judge in Hawaii extending a suspension of President Donald Trump's revised restrictions on travel from some Muslim-majority countries.
This New App Will Alert Undocumented Migrants Against Trump's Raids
US President Donald Trump's immigration policy has sparked the creation of a new application to alert people about immigration raids by US authorities. The new mobile app, called Notifica, will allow undocumented migrants to alert relatives, friends and a...
Top Tibetan Lama Abandons Monkhood to Marry Old Friend
A senior Tibetan lama at the centre of a long-running row over one of Buddhism's most important titles has abandoned the monkhood altogether after marrying a childhood friend in India, his office said Thursday.
Muslim Immigrant From Pakistan to Join California Lieutenant Governor Race
Lt Gov. Gavin Newsom, the incumbent, is barred by term limits from seeking a third term and is running for governor.
