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US threatens ICC judges with sanctions
Al Jazeera News
The United States launched a blistering verbal attack on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and threatened sanctions against its judges if they proceed with a probe into alleged war crimes by Americans in Afghanistan.
Syria: Rebel-held areas bombed as Turkey reinforces outposts
Al Jazeera News
ANTAKYA, Turkey - Syrian government forces have pounded rebel-held areas in northwest Syria, killing at least five people in a second day of heavy bombardment, according to rescuers, as Turkey sent more troops to the region.
Swedish election: Vote held amid anti-immigration surge
BBC News
Swedish voters are set to vote in a general election dominated by the rise of an anti-immigration party.
Obama lashes out at Trump and 'radical' Republicans
Al Jazeera
Former US President Barack Obama has launched an unprecedented attack on his successor Donald Trump and his Republican party, condemning the use of fearmongering and bigotry as electoral devices.
Brazil's presidential front-runner, stabbed at rally
BBC News
The front-runner in Brazil's presidential election, Jair Bolsonaro, has been stabbed at a campaign rally.
India court legalises gay sex in landmark ruling
BBC News
In a historic verdict, India's Supreme Court ruled that gay sex is no longer a criminal offence in the country.
10 dead: Typhoon leaves trail of destruction across Japan
BBC News
At least 10 people have been killed by Typhoon Jebi, the worst storm to hit Japan in 25 years.
Jalaluddin Haqqani, founder of prominent Afghan armed group, dies
BBC News
The founder of the Haqqani Network, one of Afghanistan's most effective and feared armed groups, has died after a long illness, their affiliates the Afghan Taliban announced on Tuesday.
200-year-old national museum gutted by fire
BBC News
A fire has gutted the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, the oldest scientific institution in the country.
May vows no compromise with EU on Brexit plan
BBC News
Theresa May has insisted she will not be forced into watering down her Brexit plan during negotiations with the EU.