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Divided by war, Israel and Gaza's Instagrammers tell their own stories
In another part of the world they might have gone to the same schools or be sharing wifi in the same coffee shops.
EU, UK agree Brexit text, but gaps remain before summit
Britain and the European Union agreed a draft text setting out a close post-Brexit relationship, officials said, though wrangles over fish and the future of Gibraltar must still be settled before leaders meet on Sunday.
American missionary killed by tribe on remote Indian island
An American self-styled adventurer and Christian missionary has been killed and buried by a tribe of hunter-gatherers on a remote island in the Indian Ocean where he had gone to proselytize, local law enforcement officials said on Wednesday.
'No state, no government': weary Lebanese mark 75 years of independence
Lebanon marked 75 years of independence on Thursday but while the military staged an invitation-only parade, many citizens saw little to celebrate with the nation's economic problems and political stalemate deepening.
EU, UK agree on Brexit text, but gaps remain before summit
Britain and the European Union agreed a draft text setting out a close post-Brexit relationship, officials said, though wrangles over fish and the future of Gibraltar must still be settled before leaders meet on Sunday.
Austere Japan detention quarters contrast with Ghosn's globe-trotting lifestyle
Japanese prosecutors have confirmed that Nissan's arrested chairman, Carlos Ghosn, is being held in the spartan Tokyo Detention Center, its many rules and restrictions making for a stark contrast with his comfortable, globe-trotting lifestyle.
Turkey's Erdogan not to meet Saudi Crown Prince at G20 summit: A Haber
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he would not meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a visit to Argentina for the G20 summit, broadcaster A Haber reported on Thursday, after his spokesman said a meeting could happen.
EU, Britain agree on draft deal on post-Brexit ties, await summit approval
Britain and the European Union have agreed in principle to a text setting out their future relationship that can be endorsed by EU leaders at a summit, European Council President Donald Tusk said on Thursday.
Hundreds of volunteers to search for California wildfire remains
Hundreds of volunteers will spend Thanksgiving combing through ruins in heavy rain for the remains of victims killed in the deadliest wildfire in California history, with strong winds and the risk of mudslides an additional complication.
UK lawmakers see role for business in pressuring tech firms over extremist content
Britain should tell businesses to apply pressure to major tech firms to force them to do more to tackle online extremism and terrorism, a senior parliamentary committee said on Thursday.
EU hopes to clinch Brexit deal on Sunday
The European Union's 27 national ambassadors will try on Thursday to finalise an outline declaration of future ties between the bloc and the United Kingdom ahead of a planned summit on Sunday.
Head of Russian spy agency accused of British poison attack dies
The head of Russia's military intelligence agency that the West has blamed for a string of brazen attacks died on Wednesday after "a serious and long illness", the Russian defense ministry said on Thursday, hailing him as a "true son of Russia."
Michael Jackson fans look to beat it down to Paris art show
A portrait of Michael Jackson as King Philip II of Spain and an Andy Warhol print are among artworks on display at a show opening in Paris this week dedicated to the late pop star.
Nissan board meets to end Ghosn's two-decade reign
Nissan Motor Co is holding a board meeting to oust Chairman Carlos Ghosn after the shock arrest of its once-revered leader, ushering in a period of uncertainty for its 19-year alliance with Renault .
Oldest surviving U.S. veteran of Pearl Harbor dies in California: media
The oldest surviving U.S. veteran of the Pearl Harbor attack that plunged the United States into World War Two died in California on Wednesday, domestic media reported.
Australia flags removing citizenship from home-grown radicals
Australian nationals convicted of terror offences would be stripped of their citizenship if the government believes they are entitled to apply for residency from another country, Prime Minister Scott Morrison proposed on Thursday. Australia, a staunc...
Tesla says cuts price for Model X, S in China
Tesla Inc is cutting the price of its Model X and Model S cars in China by between 12-26 percent, the U.S. electric carmaker told Reuters on Thursday.
First rain in months douses California wildfire, raises risk of mudslides
The first significant rain in months in northern California all but extinguished the deadliest wildfire in the state's history on Wednesday but also raised risks of flash flooding that could hinder teams searching for human remains.
Modi's backers step up holy site dispute as Indian election looms
When a Hindu mob tore down a centuries-old mosque in the northern Indian town of Ayodhya 26 years ago, Haji Mahboob Ahmad says he and his family had to flee to a Muslim religious school miles away to escape deadly rioting.
Beijing pioneering citizens' 'points' system critics brand 'Orwellian'
(This story corrects year to 2020 from 2021 in first, third paragraphs)