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China won't tolerate challenges to the bottom line of the "one country, two systems" formula that governs Hong Kong, separatism or threats to national security there, a senior Chinese official said on Friday after a meeting of the top leadership. The past five-months of anti-government protests in the former British colony represents the biggest popular challenge to President Xi Jinping's government since he took over the leadership in late 2012. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2pjVDGV

President Donald Trump is traveling to Mississippi on Friday to try to shore up Republican support ahead of the state's toughest governor's race in nearly a generation, with two established politicians competing for the open seat. Four years ago, Mississippi's Democratic nominee governor was a little-known trucker who did not vote for himself in the primary and went on to lose the general election by more than 34 percentage points. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2qc42Mm

Seven South Koreans were missing on Friday after their helicopter took off from islets disputed with Japan and crashed into the sea moments later, Seoul officials said. The aircraft had just picked an injured fisherman up from Dokdo, which is known as Takeshima in Japan, when it went down on Thursday night. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/34mRfWa

The Islamic State confirmed the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and named his replacement as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi. The new IS leader is identified as a scholar, a well-known warrior and "emir of war" who has battled American forces. The IS picked the name Quraishi for Baghdadi's successor to suggest descent from the Prophet Mohammad's tribe. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BZHC3L

North Korea confirmed Friday it conducted its third test-firing of a new "super-large" multiple rocket launcher that it says expands its ability to destroy enemy targets in surprise attacks. The latest launches extended a monthslong streak of weapons displays by the North, which continues to use a standstill in nuclear negotiations to advance its military capabilities while pressuring Washington for concessions. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36oblkU

"My family and I will be making Palm Beach, Florida, our Permanent Residence," Trump said on Twitter. "Despite the fact that I pay millions of dollars in city, state and local taxes each year, I have been treated very badly by the political leaders of both the city and state," he said, referring to New York. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2C293Ki

The winds subsided in virtually all parts of the state Thursday and forecasters anticipated at least a week of calm weather, though there was no rain in the forecast that would reduce the threat of fall fires. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2C3moSt

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In a strongly-worded report earlier this week, the Commons watchdog said there was "convincing evidence" that Vaz was "evasive or unhelpful" during an investigation into his conduct. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36wYblM

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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn put the emphasis firmly on economic and social issues, calling the Dec. 12 vote a once-in-a-generation chance to transform the country. All seats in the 650-seat House of Commons are up for grabs in the early election, chosen by Britain's 46 million eligible voters. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BVyPQt

Iraq has seen two waves of mass protests this month, with at least 250 protesters killed in clashes with security forces in Baghdad and across the Shia-majority south. The protesters have demanded the resignation of the government and the overhaul of the political system put in place after the 2003 US-led invasion. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2oxz6Ww

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The suit was the first attempt in Germany to hold authorities legally accountable for pledges they have made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Similar cases elsewhere have met with mixed success. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/320Of0f

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John Bercow stepped down on Thursday after 10 years as speaker of Britain's House of Commons -- a role that rocketed him into the heart of the Brexit battle, and won him European fans. The man in the middle of more than three years of fiery parliamentary debates has proved a controversial figure, loathed by pro-Brexit supporters and hailed by its foes. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36nTTwG

Declassified KGB documents on display in Russia describe future President Vladimir Putin as a "conscientious and disciplined" spy at the start of his career. Now 67, Putin worked for the secret service from the mid-1970s and was posted in Dresden, then East Germany, from 1985 to 1990, as Soviet power was crumbling. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/331YgLT

The survey, conducted in four provinces of Pakistan by Gallup-Gilani Pakistan, has found that 53 per cent of Pakistanis are worried about inflation, 23 per cent said unemployment was a major problem, while four per cent of the people identified corruption as the major problem, the survey said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2pjVlQn

Spain's Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez, stepping up efforts to control separatist groups and parties' activity on the internet, said on Thursday his government would not allow Catalonia to seek "online" independence. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2N5ZxfD

Ukraine plans more troop withdrawals in the eastern Donbass region as a confidence building measure to help pave the way for four-way peace talks with Russia, France and Germany, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2PzJS9L

Hong Kong authorities are bracing as pro-democracy protesters urged people on Thursday to celebrate Halloween by wearing masks on a march in defiance of a government ban on face coverings. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MZXeul

North Korea on Thursday fired two projectiles toward its eastern sea, an apparent resumption of weapons tests aimed at ramping up pressure on Washington over a stalemate in nuclear negotiations, according to officials in South Korea and Japan. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2N1QvAd

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Iran said Thursday it hopes the UN nuclear watchdog will act "neutrally" under its new head and vowed to maintain cooperation with its inspectors monitoring a landmark 2015 nuclear deal. Argentina's Rafael Grossi took the helm of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Tuesday following the death of his predecessor, Yukiya Amano of Japan, in July. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Wt69Yp

At least 65 people were killed and scores injured on Thursday as a massive fire broke out on a moving train after cooking gas stoves carried by some passengers exploded in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province. The train, Tezgam Express, was on its way to Lahore from Karachi when the fire broke out, destroying three bogies at Liaquatpur near Rahim Yar Khan, some 400kms from Lahore. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36m7kxt

A fire broke out on a train in Pakistan on Thursday when a gas canister used to cook food exploded, killing at least 46 people and injuring 15. The fire destroyed three of the train's carriages near the town of Rahim Yar Khan in the south of Punjab province. He said some of the dead were killed when they jumped from the moving train to escape the flames. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2JzWjyP

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday vowed to ramp up pressure on China on multiple fronts, calling Beijing "truly hostile" to the United States. In the latest hawkish take on China by President Donald Trump's administration, Pompeo said he would deliver a series of speeches in coming months laying out cases against Beijing on areas from ideology to trade to its efforts for influence within the United States. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3301DmA

Some broke with pro-Trump friends and family. Many quit social media and now refrain from talking about politics. Others say they had old emotional wounds reopened by his presidency. The anger felt in Democratic strongholds like New York towards Donald Trump since he was elected three years ago has been on ample display in street protests and on social media. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2PxpFSb

The third strong earthquake this month shook the southern Philippines on Thursday morning, but there were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties. The US Geological Survey said the 6.5-magnitude quake was centered 10 kilometers deep (6 miles) near Kisante town. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2JAIa4l

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Alexander Vindman, a lieutenant colonel who served in Iraq and later as a diplomat, was the first official to testify who actually heard Trump's July 25 call with new Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. He reported his concerns to the NSC's lead counsel. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Nr8bUK

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Two fellow climate activists spoke on Thunberg's behalf at an award ceremony Tuesday in Stockholm for the regional inter-parliamentary Nordic Council's prizes, reading a statement thanking the group for the honour. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/320jRTy

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A court in Myanmar has sentenced five members of a traditional theatrical troupe to a year in prison for their gibes about the military. The members of the Peacock Generation thangyat troupe were arrested in April for performances during celebrations of Myanmar's traditional new year in which they poked fun at military representatives in parliament and military involvement in business. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Wv1wNE

The US envoy trying to resuscitate peace talks on ending Afghanistan's 18-year war has wrapped up his visit to Pakistan as Kabul hardened its stance on negotiations with the Taliban. This comes as the Afghan government set new conditions for talks with the insurgents and appeared to shed a previously conciliatory stand toward Pakistan. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/34btSPs

At least three people were killed and nine others injured in a shooting at a Halloween party in southern Los Angeles late Tuesday, authorities and local media reports said. Aerial footage from local TV news channels showed paramedics treating the injured in a yard between a nail salon and a residential home in Long Beach. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36rgzfQ

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US national security adviser Robert C. O'Brien and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will represent President Donald Trump at two regional summits in Thailand this weekend, the White House announced, a move that would widely be viewed in the region as a snub. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Jt11OL

President Donald Trump's new national security advisor will represent the United States at the East Asia Summit, the White House said Tuesday, the lowest-level official to lead the Washington delegation since it was first invited to the regional forum. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/345YBgS

A living room, a yoga class and an outdoor concert: Lebanese protesters are using creative ways to block roads. The protests have been largely peaceful, with security forces exercising restraint. There have been few reports of arrests or serious injuries since the demonstrations began. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2BUIQxd

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California braced on Tuesday for the most powerful winds this season that threaten to spread destructive fires raging in the state and could spark new blazes. Thousands of firefighters were racing against the clock to gain control of two major fires -- the Kincade Fire in northern California and the Getty Fire, west of Los Angeles. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2qR6qZm

Syria's government may be on board for the UN-brokered review of its constitution, but it will sink the Geneva talks opening Wednesday before agreeing anything that compromises its authority, experts have said. Opposition negotiators and some analysts also fear that Damascus will use its participation as a bargaining chip to normalise relations with the West, and eventually get sanctions lifted. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Pufyxj

The US House of Representatives passed a resolution on Tuesday officially recognizing the "Armenian genocide," a symbolic but unprecedented move that angered Turkey amid already heightened tensions with Washington. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/31Wgdue