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6 children among 15 dead after gun battle between Sri Lankan military and Easter...
The bodies of 15 people, including six children, were discovered at the site of a fierce overnight gun battle on the east coast of Sri Lanka,...
US oil embargo will see Venezuela turn to China, Russia for salvation
The US oil embargo on Venezuela that comes into effect on Sunday will deepen the South American country's economic crisis without necessarily forcing President...
Russia won’t immediately raise oil output after Iran waivers end
Russia will not immediately raise oil output after the United States ends sanctions waivers for buyers of Iranian crude in May, President Vladimir Putin...
"Jilted bride": As South Korea marks peace summit, North stays aloof
The hikers were chosen by lottery to explore a "peace trail" near the heavily fortified frontier, launched to mark the first anniversary of a...
How Russia Got Its Hands on a ‘Mini SR-71’ Mach 3 Spy Drone...
In November 1969, the U.S. Air Force sent Russia an early Christmas gift.It was a sleek flying machine that bore an uncanny resemblance to...
Two Koreas mark Moon-Kim summit anniversary with different tones
North and South Korea Saturday struck different notes as they marked the first anniversary of a summit between their leaders that fuelled a whirlwind...
India Amory Releases New Table Linens, and Partners with Mottahedeh to Show Them Off
Julia Amory, purveyor of colorful block-printed linens, is out with her spring collection of tablecloths and napkins
US adds Venezuela foreign minister to sanctions target list
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The United States on Friday added Venezuela's foreign minister and a judge who has ruled against Venezuelan opposition figures to...
Trump says he welcomes China, Russia help over NKorea
President Donald Trump on Friday welcomed Russian and Chinese help with North Korean nuclear negotiations, despite Kim Jong Un accusing the US of "bad...
Now Is Not the Time to Get Rid of the A-10 Warthog (And Replace...
I admit it, as a former infantryman, I’m a partial to the A-10 Thunderbolt II. I don’t mind that it’s ugly. I don’t mind...