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Donald Trump Made It Easier to Launch Cyberattacks
Trump reversed an Obama-era policy known as the Presidential Policy Directive 20. Here’s what that means.
Kerala: 324 Dead as Floods Shut Down Trains, Airport
“We are witnessing something that has never happened before in the history of Kerala,” Pinarayi Vijayan, the Kerala chief minister, said on Friday.
Pastor Urged to Be 'Great Patriot Hostage'
Turkey recently released American pastor Andrew Brunson from jail and put him under house arrest as his trial continues.
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Trump Threatens Ohr's Security Clearance
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Imran Khan Confirmed as Pakistan Prime Minister
The former cricketer's party won the most seats in July's elections, propping up Khan to become Pakistan's new leader more than two decades after pivoting from the sporting world to politics.
Pentagon Postpones Trump's Military Parade
"We originally targeted November 10, 2018, for this event but have now agreed to explore opportunities in 2019," Colonel Rob Manning said.
Paul Manafort Judge T.S. Ellis Threatened
Ellis, who is presiding over the fraud trial of Trump campaign former chairman Paul Manafort, said he was concerned about the "peace and safety of the jurors."
Will Trump's Tariffs Push Erdogan to Cave?
Holding a U.S. hostage and negotiating a weapons deal with Moscow provoked the Trump’s wrath—and tariffs. Will the sinking lira and increasing economic pain force the Turkish leader to give in?
U.S., Saudi Arabia Race Russia, Iran to Rebuild Syria
The U.S. welcomed $100 million of Saudi Arabian aid, but Syria said it was a "flawed decision" as Russia and Iran doubled down on their own assistance.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Shows Off New Vacation Spot
North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un called the Wonsan resort a “long-cherished idea” that also served as “an acute standoff with hostile forces.”
FDA Approves Generic EpiPen
The generic will compete with EpiPens made by the company Mylan, which faced public criticism after raising the price of its product by more than 400 percent over the last few years.
Protesters Greet Merkel in Far-Right Stronghold
The protesters demanded the German chancellor's resignation because of her immigration policy, chanting "Merkel must go!" and "Get lost!"
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Turkey is on the brink of a social breaking point, but its president is still winning elections, experts told Newsweek.
Keith Ellison Accuser Says DNC Deputy Chair Scared Her
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City of Hamburg Sells Refugee Houses on eBay
Prices started at $1,140 for the wooden structures, formerly used to house refugees, measuring a total of 301 square feet. The authorities advertised that the buildings could be used as a workshop, guesthouse, or even a yoga studio.
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Operators have not heard from the vehicle since June 10, when a giant dust storm blotted out the sun and prevented the rover from recharging its solar-powered batteries.
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