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North Korea: UN sanctions 'an act of war'
The latest UN sanctions against North Korea are an act of war and tantamount to a complete economic blockade against it, North Korea's foreign ministry said on Sunday, threatening to punish those who supported the measure.
UN hits North Korea with petroleum sanctions
The UN resolution seeks to ban nearly 90 per cent of refined petroleum exports to North Korea.
The country where 'Merry Christmas' means you're betraying your religion
Malaysia's growing ties to Saudi Arabia â and its puritan Salafi-Wahhabi Islamic doctrines â are coming under new scrutiny as concerns grow over an erosion of traditional religious practices and culture in the multi-ethnic nation.
Storm leaves 90 dead in Philippines mudslides
The casualties, most of them inflicted late on Friday, were all on the main southern island of Mindanao, they said.
Modern magus: The Israeli entrepreneur who's growing myrrh, frankincense and â gold?
The aromatic plants bestowed on the infant Jesus are being cultivated by an Israeli entrepreneur who aims to transform the gifts of the Christmas story into therapeutic balms and incense.
Tight security for Christians facing worldwide Christmas terror threat
Majority-Muslim countries in Asia and the Middle East were particularly nervous after US President Donald Trump's recent announcement he intends to relocate the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
Defying Trump: More than 120 countries vote for UN resolution condemning Jerusalem decision
More than 120 countries defied President Donald Trump on Thursday and voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for the United States to drop its recent recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Trump allies say Mueller unlawfully obtained thousands of emails
The Trump team's accusation adds to the growing friction between the president's supporters and Mueller's office.
UN Security Council mulls call for US Jerusalem decision to be withdrawn
The council could vote early next week, diplomats said. A resolution needs nine votes in favour and no vetoes by the United States, France, Britain, Russia or China to pass.
Huge lead for Remain as Britain cools on Brexit
The Independent said the lead for 'remain' over 'leave' was the biggest in any poll so far since the vote in June 2016.
Sutherland Springs family sues store that sold rifle used in shooting
The lawsuit filed this week in a state district court in San Antonio seeks at least $25 million from Academy Sports & Outdoors.
Tillerson urges long halt to North Korea weapons tests before any talks
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday urged North Korea to carry out a 'sustained cessation' of weapons testing.
Israeli troops kill four Palestinians, wound 160 demonstrating over Jerusalem
Israeli troops shot dead four Palestinians and wounded 150 others with live fire on Friday.
Blow to Trump as Doug Jones beats Christian conservative Roy Moore in Alabama
Democrat Doug Jones won a bitter fight for a US Senate seat in deeply conservative Alabama on Tuesday.
Putin starts Russian pullout from Syria: 'Job done'
President Vladimir Putin flew into Syria and ordered 'a significant part' of Moscow's military contingent there to start withdrawing on Monday, declaring their work largely done.
'Victory Day': Iraq military parade celebrates ISIS defeat
An Iraqi military parade in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone celebrated final victory over Islamic State on Sunday, with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi looking on as troops marched in formation, their bodies spelling 'victory day' in Arabic.