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North Korea warns against Security Council meeting on missile tests

North Korea warned on Monday it would not "sit idle" if any attempt is made at the UN Security Council to raise the subject of its "self-defensive measures," an apparent reference to its recent missile tests.

Iraqi president urges end to 'escalation' after days of deadly protests

Iraq's president called on Monday for a "halt to escalation" after widespread protests that killed dozens, including an overnight rally in east Baghdad in which the military admitted using "excessive force".

EU-US open talks on quickly accessing suspects' data

The European Union and the United States have opened initial talks aimed at reaching a deal on accessing a criminal suspect's data stored in the other's territory when needed as evidence, EU officials said on Monday.

Stolen truck slams into cars in Germany, several injured: police

A stolen truck ploughed into several cars in the centre of the German city of Limburg on Monday leaving a number of people injured, police said, adding that the driver had been detained.

British PM Johnson warns EU he will not delay Brexit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the European Union on Sunday he will not delay Brexit beyond October 31, underlining that his latest proposals are a last chance to reach a deal.

New clashes in Iraqi capital, eight killed despite pledged reforms

Eight protesters were killed Sunday in clashes in the Iraqi capital between protesters and security forces, medics and security sources said, on the sixth day of anti-government rallies that have left over 100 dead.

Portugal's Socialists win re-election

Portugal's incumbent Prime Minister Antonio Costa's Socialists won a general election marked by low turnout on Sunday after presiding over a period of solid economic growth following years of austerity.

Four killed in US bar shooting: police

Four people – among them two Mexicans – were killed and five others wounded early Sunday in a shooting at a bar in Kansas, officials said.

Vaping-linked lung injury kills 18, sickens 1,080 in US

The number of patients suffering from probable lung injury associated with e-cigarette use has surged to more than a thousand, US health authorities said on Thursday, while the death toll from the outbreak now stands at 18.

EU commissioner says 'urgent need' to prevent migrant departures from Turkey

EU migration commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos said on Thursday there was an "urgent need" to stop illegal departures from Turkey as Greece struggles to cope with a sharp increase in the refugee arrivals.

Macron seeks to placate French over pension reforms

French President Emmanuel Macron sought to ease fears over his controversial pension reform on Thursday in a debate with concerned citizens over the plan that has sparked protests by train drivers, pilots, lawyers, doctors and police.

Clashes as Ecuador president declares 'state of emergency'

Clashes broke out between protesters and police in Ecuador after President Lenin Moreno declared a "state of emergency" on Thursday following demonstrations against rising fuel prices due to the government scrapping subsidies.

Officials push Facebook for way to peek at encrypted messages

Officials are calling on Facebook not to use encryption in its messaging services that does not provide authorities a way to see what is being sent.

Groundwater pumping could ‘devastate' river systems

Rampant and unsustainable extraction of groundwater reserves crucial for food production will "critically impact" rivers, lakes and wetlands in half of Earth's drainage basins by mid-century, researchers warned on Wednesday.

Fourteen dead after illegal mine collapses in DR Congo

Fourteen people were killed on Wednesday when an illegal gold mine collapsed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the government said, giving a provisional toll.

US to collect DNA of all undocumented migrants

The US government plans to collect the DNA of all migrants detained after entering the country illegally, officials said on Wednesday.

Britain unveils new Brexit plan with warning of no deal

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday published his "final" Brexit proposals, warning EU leaders that Britain will walk out without a deal on October 31 if they do not accept his terms.

First Arab on ISS set for Earth return

An Emirati who made history as the first Arab to reach the International Space Station is set to return to Earth on Thursday following an eight-day mission that sparked euphoria in his homeland.