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Libya Warplane of Haftar's Forces 'Lands in Tunisia'

A warplane belonging to the forces of Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar made an emergency landing in neighbouring Tunisia on Monday, an allied administration based in eastern Libya said.

'Milky Way's Violent Birth': Astronomers Decode 10-Billion-Year-Old Phenomenon

The Milky Way gobbled up a galaxy one quarter of its mass 10 billion years ago in a "violent collision" that didn't fully settle for eons, astronomers said in new research published Monday.

Russian Airstrikes Kill More Than 40 Civilians in Syria's Northwest: Monitor

Regime and Russian air strikes killed 43 people in northwest Syria on Monday, most of them in a crowded market, a war monitor said, in the latest violence to plague the opposition bastion.

Donald Trump to Meet with Pakistan PM Imran Khan, Talks to Focus on Afghanistan

US President Donald Trump was set to meet Monday with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan for talks centering on Afghanistan as the US seeks a peace accord with the Taliban to end more than 18 years of war.

Cameroon: Four Civilians Killed and Woman Raped by Army, Says HRW

Cameroonian security forces are committing "brazen crimes" against civilians, Human Rights Watch said on Monday, accusing the military of killing four people and raping a woman in the English-speaking northwest region.

Bangladesh Cleric Arrested Over Alleged Rape of Dozen Boys

Kenya's Finance Minister Henry Rotich, Top Officials Arrested For Corruption and Fraud Charges

Kenya's Finance Minister Henry Rotich and other treasury officials were arrested Monday on corruption and fraud charges over a multi-million dollar project to build two mega dams, police said.

French Submarine Lost in 1968 Located in Mediterranean After 50 Years

The Minerve submarine was lost off France's southern coast with 52 sailors on board on January 17, 1968. Despite multiple search efforts over the years, it had never been found.

UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Yukiya Amano Dies at 72

Amano's third term as IAEA chief had originally been due to expire in November 2021, but he had been expected to announce his intention to step down early because of health reasons.

Iran Announces Death Sentence to 17 CIA Suspects After Spy Ring Busted

Some of them had been recruited by falling into a "visa trap" set by the US Central Intelligence Agency for Iranians seeking to travel to the United States.

Robots to Welcome Visitors and Help to Transport Javelins During Tokyo Olympics 2020 in Japan

Japan hopes the 2020 Olympics will be a chance to put its tech sector back on the map after years in which the country's reputation as an industry leader has flagged.

Ukraine Elections 2019: Volodymyr Zelensky Party Wins Absolute Majority in Parliament Vote

Zelensky won a landslide victory in a presidential election in April and his party's showing at the weekend election is the best of any party in Ukraine's post-Soviet history.

New Zealand Tighens Gun Laws Again After Christchurch Mosque Attack

Ardern said the March 15 killings, when a gunman opened fire at two Christchurch mosques as worshippers gathered for Friday prayers, had changed attitudes towards gun ownership in New Zealand.

Israel Demolishes Palestinian Homes in Jerusalem Area

An earthmover later started demolishing a partially-built two storey building. Reporters were prevented from reaching the area while residents and activists were dragged out of the homes.

Iran Probes Seized UK-Flagged Oil Tanker, Britain to Hold Emergency Meeting

Video footage released by Iran showed the Stena Impero tanker being surrounded by speedboats before troops in balaclavas descend a rope from a helicopter onto the vessel.

Liverpool 1-2 Sevilla: Alejandro Pozo's Late Goal Beat Reds in Fenway Friendly

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was furious at Joris Gagnon's outrageous kick at an on-rushing Larouci in the 76th minute. Gnagnon was shown a straight red card after sweeping one of the Frenchman's legs out from underneath him, toppling him to the pitch where his head bounced hard on the ground.

Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets at Anti-Government Protesters

Hong Kong descended into chaos Sunday night as riot police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at anti-government protesters hours after China's office in the city was daubed with eggs and graffiti in a vivid rebuke to Beijing's rule.

US Sizzles as Weekend Heat Wave Tightens Grip, 150 Million People Struggling to Stay Cool

The United States sweltered in dangerously hot weather on Sunday, with major cities including New York, Philadelphia and Washington broiling in temperatures rising into triple digits.

Syria: Citizen Journalist Among 11 Civilians Killed in Air Raids

A young citizen journalist was among 11 civilians killed in air raids on Syria's Idlib region Sunday, rescue workers and a monitor said, as he filmed the Russia-backed regime bombardment of the battered enclave.

Pope Francis Sanctions Former US Bishop Accused of Sexual Harassment

Pope Francis has banned a former US bishop accused of sexual harassment and of financial mismanagement from performing the liturgy, the Vatican News website reported Sunday.