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Donald Trump inauguration: China furious again as Taiwan delegation set to attend event

A Taiwanese delegation is scheduled to attend US President Donald Trump's presidential inauguration scheduled to happen on January 20, Friday

Jan 19, 2017

Amazon faces flak after parcel reaches Jewish customer with note saying 'Greetings from Uncle Adolf'

Police called in after company allegedly did not take the matter seriously. Amazon defended itself saying the employee involved was fired and it issued an apology.

Jan 18, 2017

Mexico shooting: At least 4 dead in Caribbean resort city

The attack came a day after five people, including three foreigners, were killed at a music festival in Mexico; the US Consulate in Merdida has issued an alert, warning US citizens to be cautious

Jan 18, 2017

More than 100 dead after Nigeria Air Force jet mistakenly bombs refugee camp

Reports state that the dead included refugees and aid workers.

Jan 18, 2017

Iraq: ISIS ruthlessly executes those trying to flee, while successful escapees grapple with trauma

ISIS shooting at a group of civilians trying to escape has led to the deaths of a woman, her child and an elderly gentleman.

Jan 17, 2017

Brexit: Here is the 12-point plan British PM Theresa May laid out for UK leaving the EU

British PM Theresa May warned that she would not tolerate 'opposition for opposition's sake' when time came for the Brexit deal to be negotiated

Jan 17, 2017

Theresa May Brexit speech updates: British PM says country is 'leaving the EU, not Europe,' but it is indeed a 'hard Brexit'

The Conservative leader, who took over as prime minister after the referendum, also said of the Brexit negotiations: "No deal for Britain is better than a bad deal for Britain."

Jan 17, 2017

Kyrgyzstan blames 'pilot error' for Turkish cargo plane crash on village homes

Reports state that the cargo plane was attempting to land in dense fog when it crashed on Monday and damaged around 18 houses.

Jan 17, 2017

Turkey police arrests suspect of Istanbul nightclub attack on New Year's night, say reports

A mass shooting occurred at a nightclub in Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on 1 January 2017 killing 39 people besides injuring several.

Jan 17, 2017

Theresa May says Britain to seek hard Brexit, no 'half-in, half-out' deal

Reports state that May's priorities include leaving the EU's lucrative single market and regaining complete control of Britain's borders.

Jan 17, 2017

Mexico BPM Festival shooting: At least 5 dead after gunman goes on rampage in Blue Parrot Club

The incident occurred during the early hours of Monday when music lovers had gathered at the club.

Jan 16, 2017

More trouble for Samsung as South Korean prosecutors seek arrest of company chief

The Samsung chief was questioned by investigators last week for nearly 22 hours straight for his involvement in an alleged corruption scandal.

Jan 16, 2017

At least 32 dead, 18 homes damaged after Turkish cargo jet crashes into Kyrgyzstan homes

Many local residents who were in their homes at the time of the incident have been reported dead.

Jan 16, 2017

Donald Trump calls NATO 'obsolete' as he suggests 'good' nuclear deals with Moscow

Trump also lauded Brexit, Britain's exit from the European Union, and said US will soon make a trade deal with the UK.

Jan 16, 2017

Iraqi Army finds chemicals in tactical site of Mosul University captured from ISIS

ISIS had apparently tried to use these chemicals to make weapons for use on civilians and its enemies.

Jan 14, 2017