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Trump signs controversial defense bill calling for sanctions against Russia, Turkey
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a 738-billion-U.S.-dollar defense bill which includes controversial provisions calling for sanctions against Russia and Turkey.
Brazil's Bolsonaro's approval rate down to 29 pct: survey
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's approval rate has fallen to a new low of 29 percent, according to a survey published on Friday.
Hong Kong police arrest 1 shooter, seize 2 guns, 255 bullets
The Hong Kong police said early Saturday that they arrested a man after he shot at officers on Friday evening, and seized two guns and 255 bullets suspected to be used to cause chaos in public assemblies.
Syrian troops make new push into rebel-held northwest Idlib
Government troops Friday captured four villages in Syria's northwest as part of a new ground offensive to push into rebel-held Idlib province, Syria's military and opposition activists said.
As Trump shuns US multilateralism, China ups diplomatic ante
Chinese leaders have long been sensitive about their communist country's international image. Now, they are battling back — investing in diplomacy and a courtship of hearts and minds, just as the United States digs in on the Trump administration's "America First" mindset.
Venezuelan official: 9 killed in private plane crash
Authorities in Venezuela said Friday that nine people have died in a plane crash outside the capital of Caracas.
Bolsonaro says U.S. won't impose tariffs on Brazilian steel
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said his American counterpart Donald Trump assured him on Friday that he will not impose tariffs on the South American country's steel and aluminum.
Lebanon's new PM says he plans a government of experts
Lebanon's newly designated prime minister said Friday he plans to form a government of experts and independents to deal with the country's crippling economic crisis. Hours after he spoke, riots by his opponents broke out in Beirut, leaving at least seven soldiers injured.
Space Force will start small but let Trump claim a big win
President Donald Trump celebrated on Friday the launch of Space Force, the first new military service in more than 70 years.
India bans citizenship law protests as death toll hits 14
Police banned public gatherings in parts of the Indian capital and other cities for a third day Friday and cut internet services to counter growing protests against a new law that critics say marginalizes Muslims. Fourteen people have died so far and more than 4,000 have been detained, officials said.