Top candidates grilled at UN in contention for secretary-general position
The grueling interview process has not brought a clear leader to the forefront.
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Lightning strikes kill at least 14 people in Bangladesh during seasonal storms
Iranian FM Araghchi heads to Russia as US-Iran talks stall, Trump says Iran can call to negotiate
UKMTO: Cargo vessel hijacked off Somalia, diverted by unauthorized persons
Rabbinic diplomacy between Israel and US explored in new exhibition
A new exhibition celebrates 100 years of rabbinic diplomacy between Israel and the US, showcasing key meetings, letters, and diplomatic exchanges between Chief Rabbis and US Presidents.
Family of Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect alerted police before attempted attack - report
A law enforcement official told Reuters that the suspect had written an anti-Christian manifesto, in which he called himself the “Friendly Federal Assassin.”
Mali's defense minister reported dead in major al-Qaeda-linked assault
Two explosions and sustained gunfire were heard shortly before 6 a.m. on Saturday near Mali's main military base, and shots were still ringing out in the area more than four hours later.
Ireland joins Spain and Slovenia in refusing to broadcast Eurovision
Slovenia’s public broadcaster, RTV Slovenia, said that in place of Eurovision, it would broadcast Voices of Palestine, a collection of feature films and documentaries about Palestine.
Israeli embassy worker in Washington describes 'shouting, panic' at White House dinner shooting
Spokesperson for the Israeli Embassy in Washington, Tal Naim, said she was sitting about 200 meters from the stage and heard “shouting and a great deal of panic.”
'Not particularly secure': Questions raised over security after shooting at White House dinner
Hundreds of agents from several law enforcement agencies were tasked with protecting the annual bash, which President Donald Trump headlined this year.
Japan wildfires burn for fifth day, forcing mass evacuations in Otsuchi
The area consumed by the fires reached 1,373 hectares (3,393 acres) as of early Sunday morning, up 7% from a day earlier.
Israel, world leaders voice support for Trump after White House dinner shooting
Condemnations poured in from Israel and several other countries following the attack at a Washington DC hotel, as well as expressions of relief that no US officials were harmed.
Suspect in shooting near White House dinner said he targeted Trump administration officials
The suspect told law enforcement following his arrest that he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials, CBS News reported on Sunday, citing two sources.
Family seized again after court-ordered release in Colorado immigration case
Hayam El Gamal and her five children, aged 5 to 18, were detained less than 48 hours after a federal judge had ordered their release, the family's legal team said in a statement.
