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Waffle House shooting: 4 dead in Nashville, Tennessee; US Police hunts for semi-nude suspect Travis Reinking

Authorities were searching for the 29-year-old suspect, Travis Reinking, who they said drove to the busy restaurant and killed two people in the parking lot before entering and continuing to fire.
At war with Alibaba: Top brands fight China e-commerce giant

The company refused to sign an exclusive contract with Alibaba, and instead participated in a big sale promotion with its archrival, JD.com Inc. Tmall punished them by taking steps to cut traffic to their storefront.
Islamic State suicide bomber kills 57 in Kabul

An Islamic State suicide bomber carried out an attack at a voter registration center in the capital Kabul today, killing 57 people and wounding more than 100 others, said officials form the Afghan interior and public health ministries.
RIP! World’s oldest person Nabi Tajima dies at 117 in Japan: Know incredbile details of his life

The world’s oldest person, a 117-year-old Japanese woman, has died. Nabi Tajima died of old age in a hospital Saturday evening in the town of Kikai in southern Japan, town official Susumu Yoshiyuki confirmed.
Nabi Tajima, world’s oldest person dies in Japan at 117

The world’s oldest person has died in southern Japan at the age of 117. An official in the town of Kikai says Nabi Tajima died in a hospital yesterday shortly before 8 pm. She had been hospitalised since January.
Harry Potter actor Verne Troyer passes away at 49

Actor Verne Troyer from the “Austin Powers” movie franchise has died. A statement provided by Troyer’s spokesperson that was also posted to his Instagram and Facebook accounts says the 49-year-old actor died yesterday.
Big move! North Korea promises of no more nuclear or missile tests – what is good and bad about it

Ending weeks of ominous silence from Pyongyang, Kim laid out a new strategy at a meeting Friday of the central committee of his ruling party that suspends underground nuclear tests and test-launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles.
After Facebook scrutiny, is Google next?

YouTube has repeatedly outlined the ways it attempts to flag and delete hateful, violent, sexually explicit or harmful videos, but its screening efforts have often missed the mark.
Democratic Party sues Trump campaign, Russia and WikiLeaks; says they conspired to help Trump win 2016 US presidential election

The Democratic National Committee has sued President Donald Trump’s campaign, his son, his son-in-law, the Russian Federation and WikiLeaks, saying they conspired to help Trump win the 2016 presidential election.
Syria crisis: Russia says US did not violate red lines during air strikes

Russia’s foreign minister said today that the US sought out and respected Moscow’s positions in Syria when it launched its air strikes last week.
Former US President George HW Bush greets mourners honoring his wife Barbara Bush

Former President George H.W. Bush surprisingly greeted some of the hundreds of mourners filing through a large Houston church on Friday as they paid final respects to his wife of 73 years, former first lady Barbara Bush.
Shocking! Swedish DJ Avicii found dead in Oman, he was 28 – What we know so far

The Swedish-born producer and DJ known as Avicii has been found dead in Oman. Publicist Diana Baron said in a statement that the 28-year-old DJ, born Tim Bergling, was in Muscat, Oman.
1 dead, 10 injured during shoot-out in Puerto Rico

One person has been killed and 10 others injured in a shoot-out in Puerto Rico. Police said a 17-year-old boy died early today after someone started shooting in front of a business where several people were gathered in the western coastal town of Mayaguez.
Raul Castro retires as Cuban president, outlines future under Miguel Diaz-Canel

Raul Castro turned over Cuba’s presidency Thursday to a 57-year-old successor he said would hold power until 2031, a plan that would place the state the Castro brothers founded and ruled for 60 years in the hands of a Communist Party official little known to most on the island.
Magnitude 3.6 earthquake jolts Canada, suburban Detroit

The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting a 3.6-magnitude earthquake centered in southern Canada that also was felt in suburban Detroit.
Donald Trump to skip Barbara Bush funeral, sending first lady

President Donald Trump won’t be joining his wife in attending the memorial service of former first lady Barbara Bush.
Raul Castro retires as Cuban president, outlines future

Raul Castro stepped down as president of Cuba on Thursday, handing power to a 57-year-old successor he said would hold power until 2031, a plan that would place the state the Castro brothers founded and ruled for six decades in the hands of a Communist Party official who remains little known to most people on the island.
Russia says US visa delays could halt direct flights

The Russian Foreign Ministry says increasing delays by the United States in issuing visas could result in flagship airline Aeroflot ending flights to the U.S. State-owned Aeroflot is the only airline with scheduled year-round U.S. flights.
Donald Trump backs Marsha Blackburn in Tennessee GOP US Senate bid

President Donald Trump has endorsed Marsha Blackburn in the Republican primary for a U.S. Senate seat from Tennessee.
India hopes to host 3 sports events, including 2032 Olympics

The Indian Olympic Association says it will bid for three major sporting events _ the 2026 Youth Olympics, the 2030 Asian Games and the 2032 Summer Olympics.
Queen Elizabeth II backs Prince Charles to be next Commonwealth head

Queen Elizabeth II opened a summit of the 53-nation Commonwealth on Thursday, and backed her son Prince Charles to be the next leader of the association of Britain and its former colonies.
Taiwan calls Chinese military drills a threat to region

Taiwan’s government said today that recent Chinese military drills aim to intimidate the island and are a threat to regional peace and stability.
Saudi Arabia’s first movie theater opens with popcorn and Hollywood blockbuster ‘Black Panther’

The lights dimmed and the crowd of men and women erupted into applause and hoots as Hollywood’s blockbuster “Black Panther” premiered in Saudi Arabia’s first movie theater.
Southwest Airlines pilot lauded as hero for handling crisis

The Southwest Airlines pilot being lauded as a hero in a harrowing emergency landing after a passenger was partially blown out of the jet’s damaged fuselage is also being hailed for her pioneering role in a career where she has been one of the few women at the controls.
Shallow Indonesia earthquake kills 3, damages hundreds of homes

A shallow earthquake in central Indonesia has killed three people and damaged more than 300 homes.
Amazon reveals its Prime service has whopping 100 million members

Amazon has persuaded more than 100 million shoppers to subscribe to its Prime service that offers free two-day shipping and other perks that help bind people to the company and its ever-expanding empire.
Donald Trump, Shinzo Abe fail to agree on US tariff exemption for Japan

President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Wednesday they had failed to reach a deal that would exempt Japan from new U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, as Abe had wanted.

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