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Sky's the limit: Rise of delivery drones has cities asking who owns airspace

"People really believe they own everything above their property."

Disgraced ex-leader of Austrian far right turns down EU Parliament seat

"I have ... decided not to take up the EU mandate," Strache said in a statement, adding that he would not return to active politics until the origins of the footage were clear.

Hong Kong democracy activist joins calls for leader to quit

"I believe this is the time for her, Carrie Lam the liar, to step down."

Ebola's spread shows how science needs societies to succeed

"The core drivers are all key human issues of trust, habits, fears and beliefs. That is the mix that now underpins the spread of any disease."

G20 agrees to tackle ocean plastic waste

They will also share best practices, promote innovation and boost scientific monitoring and analytical methodologies.

Hong Kong: Tens of thousands rally to demand Hong Kong leader steps down

Some protesters carried white carnation flowers, while others held banners saying, "Do not shoot, we are HongKongers."

Concerned users worry as Twitter suspends several ‘OSINT’ news accounts

Users feared that censorship or targeted complaints by a foreign government had resulted in the suspension.

Tens of thousands expected to rally to demand Hong Kong leader steps down

Organisers of Sunday's protest said they hope more than a million people will turn up for the rally, similar to numbers they estimated for a demonstration against the proposed extradition bill.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner made $135m. in 2018, down from 2017

According to the report, the couple's real estate holdings, among other investments, are worth $786 million, which is lower than reported in 2017.

The Central Asia summits that show Washington is losing grip

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan host Russia, China, Iran for two important summits that showed how US is losing influence to other world powers

Italian director Franco Zeffirelli passes away at 96

In a statement, his foundation said he died in Rome on Saturday. "Ciao Maestro," said the announcement.

Slovakia's first ever female president Caputova was sworn in

Zuzana Caputova's election stood in contrast to a European shift towards populist and nationalist parties.

Pope backs carbon pricing to stem global warming

Carbon pricing, via taxes or emissions trading schemes, is used by many governments to make energy consumers pay for the costs of using the fossil fuels that contribute to global warming

Embattled Hong Kong leader Lam suspends China extradition bill

Why proposed changes to Hong Kong's extradition law are fueling protests

Ranked 142 in press freedom, Pakistan issues 'censorship' advisory

Media regulatory body PEMRA publishes advice following TV viewers “expressing loath and disapproval.”

U.S. official: Distrust between Sudan parties makes talks impossible

US Assumes More Active Role in Mediating Sudan Unrest

Top State Department official traveling to Khartoum, though Washington’s policy on country’s role in terror remains unchanged.

Protesters scuffle with Hong Kong police, government offices shut

Protests around the city's legislature on Wednesday forced the postponement of debate on the extradition bill.

Putin and the former Soviet Union

A well-connected Democratic political operative warns of the Russian leader’s intentions and calls for a new proactive American and European policy.

Pope orders his diplomats to toe the line, following scandals

Pope Francis told the envoys that they had to "live for the things of God and not for those of the world."

'Fake news' puts journalism in jeopardy - 'Journalism under Siege' event

The Media Line's president and CEO, Felice Friedson, gave opening remarks emphasizing that public trust in the press is eroding.

Thousands of Hong Kong protesters gather after violence

Authorities have shut government offices in the financial district for the rest of the week after some of the worst violence in Hong Kong since Britain handed it back to Chinese rule in 1997.

Protests break out after Tennessee shooting involving US Marshals

Memphis Police Officers were seen with riot shields, AR15's and shotguns at the scene.

Book review: Brilliance, ambition and arrogance

Journalist George Packer has delved deep into the life of the late US diplomat Richard Holbrooke.