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US Secretary of State says ‘new era’ of cooperation needed in Middle East
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called for a "new era of cooperation" in resolving Middle East challenges.
Pompeo told foreign ministers and other...
Craig Coley given $21 million for false murder charge
A California man wrongly convicted of murder has been awarded $21million as compensation for his 38 years in jail.
Craig Coley, age 71, was jailed...
UK’s Conservative party suspends 14 for Islamophobic comments
Fourteen members of Britain's Conservative Party are suspended after racist and anti-Islamic statements are posted on social media.
According to Al Jazeera News, the comments...
US to close Palestinian mission in Washington
The US is to close the Palestine Liberation Organization’s (PLO) mission in Washington, Palestinian officials say.
The PLO is the internationally-recognised representative of the Palestinian...
Storm Miguel kills three after overturning rescue ship off French coast
A rescue boat has overturned in the Atlantic off the west coast of France leaving three members of the crew dead, amid winds of...
Australia ‘to re-open’ controversial detention centre
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that he will re-open a controversial detention centre on Christmas Island, after a historic defeat in parliament.
On...
The North Korean leader did not appear on election ballot
In a move that have left international analysts baffled North Korea's elections appear to have been without on Kim Jong-un the ballot.
The North Korean...
Sierra Leone President Declares Rape A National Emergency
Sierra Leone’s president has declared a national emergency over rape and sexual violence, saying perpetrators are getting younger and their acts more violent.
In a...
A former Vatican treasurer jailed in Australia
In a historic move, Cardinal George Pell has been given a maximum six-year jail sentence after being convicted of sexually abusing two boys in...
Syrians held in Germany for suspected crimes against humanity
Germany says it has arrested two former Syrian intelligence officers alleged to have been involved in torturing critics of President Bashar al-Assad.
According to a...
