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Russia to Start Joint Military Action with US in Aleppo
Russia and the United States are close to starting joint military action against militants in Syria’s Aleppo, Russian news agencies quoted Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu as saying.
Wildfire Burns Down More than 175 Homes, Businesses in Los Angeles
A wildfire that spread into a small northern California town over the weekend destroyed more than 175 homes and businesses, authorities said, as crews fought to save more dwellings from the flames.
Pentagon Announces Single Largest Transfer of Guantanamo Inmates
US officials say 15 inmates from the Guantanamo prison were transferred to the United Arab Emirates, the single largest transfer of Guantanamo detainees during President Barack Obama’s administration.
Slain Imam was Beloved in Bangladeshi Enclave of New York
Imam Maulama Akonjee was a devout spiritual leader beloved by his Bangladeshi Muslim community, according to those who knew him in the New York City neighbourhood where he lived, worshipped and died violently.
Police said the gunman stalked Akonjee and Thara Uddin who were dressed in religious garb, as they left Al-Furqan on Saturday afternoon and then shot them point-blank in the heads before fleeing.
Air Strike on MSF Hospital in Yemen Kills at Least 11
A Saudi-led coalition air strike hit a hospital operated by Medecins Sans Frontieres in northern Yemen, killing at least 11 people and wounding 19, an aid group said.
Give Us EU Visa Freedom in October or Abandon Migrant Deal: Turkey
Turkey could walk away from its promise to stem the flow of illegal migrants to Europe if the European Union fails to grant Turks visa-free travel to the bloc in October, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told a German newspaper.
Trump Promises to Work with NATO to Defeat Islamic State
Republican Donald Trump said he will work closely with NATO allies to defeat Islamic State militants if he wins the White House, reversing an earlier threat that the United States might not meet its obligations to the Western military alliance.
Police Seek Taxi Driver After US Swimmer Lochte Robbed in Rio
Brazilian police have been searching for the driver of a taxi in which US gold medalist swimmer Ryan Lochte and three of his teammates were robbed at gunpoint, as authorities stepped up security in Rio de Janeiro after a spate of incidents.
Singapore Parliament Passes Controversial Contempt of Court Bill
Singapore’s parliament passed a bill spelling out what constitutes contempt of court, drawing criticism from rights groups, foreign diplomats and even the prime minister’s sister, who say the new law will suppress freedom of speech.
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