Teheran marks US embassy siege

TEHERAN - Tens of thousands of Iranians held demonstrations nationwide on Monday to mark the 40th anniversary of the seizure of the US embassy in Teheran.

Whistleblower willing to answer questions

WASHINGTON - The anonymous whistleblower whose complaint triggered an impeachment investigation into US President Donald Trump is willing to answer written questions submitted by Republican lawmakers, the person's lawyer said.

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Bolsonaro wants Brazil to join OPEC

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's wish for his country to join the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, could signal that Brazil is willing to make its energy industry better integrated with the global industrial chain, analysts said.

Militants kill 54 in deadly Mali attack; IS claims responsibility

BAMAKO, Mali - At least 53 soldiers and one civilian have been killed in an attack on an army post in northern Mali, the government said on Saturday, in one of the deadliest strikes against the West African country's military in recent memory.

Vietnam condemns human trafficking

The government of Vietnam has called on countries around the world to "step up cooperation" to combat human trafficking after British police said they believed all 39 people found dead in a truck were Vietnamese.

Qantas grounds 3 Boeing 737 jets

After checking dozens of Boeing 737 aircraft, officials of Australian national airline Qantas said cracks found in three jets will need more "complex "repairs than first thought.

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Shuri Castle lost to flames as shock felt across Japan

Complex's wooden structures no match for inferno that raged for over 10 hours

Fire on train kills at least 74 in Pakistan

MULTAN, Pakistan - A massive fire caused by a gas stove erupted on Thursday on a train traveling in Pakistan's eastern Punjab Province, killing at least 74 passengers, officials said.

Missile test highlights Russia nuclear upgrade

Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile from one of its new nuclear-powered submarines in a test to hit a target hundreds of kilometers away, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

Africa requires $100b for quality internet

Africa requires $100 billion in investment to achieve universal and affordable internet access by 2030, according to a recent report by the World Bank.