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North Korea fires unidentified projectile - S.Korea military

The US State Department said that it is monitoring reports of the missile launch, and is consulting with both Japan and South Korea.

Mike Pompeo says U.S. must confront China's Communist Party

Pompeo said the United States had long cherished its friendship with the Chinese people, adding the Communist government was not the same thing as the people of China.

New Zealand bans video game glorifying Christchurch mosque shooting

"The games producers will try to dress their work up as satire but this game is no joke. It crosses the line."

In Indonesia, 'bride kidnapping' tradition fuels child marriage despite new ban

The government raised the marriage age for girls from 16 to 19 in September, but rights groups fear deep-rooted traditions and the practice of not registering unions could hamper efforts.

Johnson and Corbyn hit the campaign trail for UK Christmas election

Britain will hold its first Christmas election since 1923 after Johnson failed in his "do or die" promise to deliver Brexit by Oct. 31.

Quebec to put immigrants seeking residency through 'values' test

It is that law the test is intended to make sure that potential immigrants understand, Legault told reporters on Wednesday.

Pediatricians talk less about guns after mass shootings

The study was only done in a single health system, and it's not clear if results reflect what would happen elsewhere.

Israel, U.S. to push for UNRWA oversight when mandate is renewed

Israel and the US have been highly critical of UNRWA, which otherwise enjoys broad international support as an organization that provides humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians.

Twitter to ban political ads from Nov. 22

"We've made the decision to stop all political advertising on Twitter globally," said Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in a statement. "We believe political message reach should be earned, not bought."

Poll shows majority of Germans want Turkey out of NATO

Survey revealed 61% want sanctions against Erdoğan

Russia test fires first intercontinental ballistic missile

The launch was conducted in the White Sea off Russia's north with a dummy payload reaching a test site in the Far East Russian region of Kamchatka, the ministry said.

'Game of Thrones' prequel 'House of the Dragon' officially coming to HBO

HBO says the prequel will take place 300 years before Game of Thrones and tell the story of House Targaryen.

Chileans call for new protests as Pinera cabinet reshuffle not enough

Pilar Zofoli, a 30-year-old schoolteacher, said the violence and destruction to public spaces and services was making life miserable for Santiago’s working class.

Britain spins to election in bid to break Brexit bind

Some politicians feel an election so close to Christmas could irritate voters, while campaigning and getting the vote out could be hampered by cold weather.

The Kurdish lesson for Israel

Added to his domestic exasperation, Kochavi and Israeli security chiefs face a much bigger problem – an external one. These are the threats posed by Israel’s enemies.

UK police hunt for two brothers from N.Ireland over truck deaths

For the latter alleged offenses, the charge sheet stated that he had conspired with Ronan Hughes and others, prosecutors said.

Spy chief says right-wing radicalism spreads in Germany

Last August, Germany saw the worst far-right riots in decades after in the eastern city of Chemnitz after a man was stabbed to death.

Europe still doing nothing to deal with its ISIS members in Syria

Since Trump decided to withdraw in December 2018 the US has sought to pressure Europe to do something with its ISIS fighters but countries have found legal loopholes.

Brexit election nears as UK opposition backs early poll

Johnson, who had promised to deliver Brexit on Oct. 31 "do or die," has repeatedly demanded an election.

Argentine Jewish community worrisome as Kirchner returns to government

Kirchner was accused of obstructing the investigation into the July 1994 AMIA Jewish center bombing, allegedly carried out by Hezbollah and funded by Iran, which killed 85 and injured hundreds.

Georgia hit by massive cyber attack

Users on social media speculate that Russia might be behind the attack.

Bernie Sanders: Netanyahu's government has been racist

“I spent many months on a kibbutz in Israel, [and] I believe absolutely not only in the right of Israel to exist but the right to exist in peace and security," Sanders said.

South Africa rations water to save dwindling supplies

“Day Zero” is a situation where taps run completely dry despite rationing and restrictions.

‘Hong Kong enters recession, as protests erupt in flames’

The police, who deny using excessive force, told reporters they had repeatedly asked journalists to keep their distance so police can do their job.

U.S. goods trade deficit falls in September, inventories mixed

But wholesale inventories dropped 0.3% last month after being unchanged in August.