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Xi's historic visit to elevate Nepal-China ties, says Nepali PM
Kathmandu, Oct. 12 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Nepal will be a historic one that will lift Nepal-China ties to a new level, Nepali Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli said here Friday.
U.S. threatens Turkey with harsh sanctions for offensive in Syria
Washington, Oct. 12 (Xinhua/UNB) -- The Trump administration on Friday issued harsh sanction warnings to Turkey, seeking to halt the latter's further military operations in northern Syria.
Iran can help settle Ankara-Damascus disputes: Iranian diplomat
Tehran, Oct. 12 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Iran has the capacity to help settle the issues between Turkey and Syria, Ramin Mehmanparast, an Iranian diplomat and former spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, said with reference to recent conflicts and military operation of Turkey in the northern Syria.
Japan on highest alert as major typhoon expected to hit Tokyo area
TOKYO, Oct. 12 (Xinhua/UNB) -- As a major typhoon approaching the east coast of Japan is expected to ravage through Tokyo and other eastern areas, the country is at its highest alert level on Saturday with most stores closed and public transportation shut down.
Heavy rain, winds lash Tokyo as strong typhoon approaches
Tokyo, OCT 12 (AP/UNB) — A heavy downpour and strong winds pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday as a powerful typhoon forecast as the worst in six decades approached landfall, with streets and train stations deserted and shops shuttered.
After static summer, Democratic race enters a chaotic fall
Washington, OCT 12 (AP/UNB) — A Democratic presidential race that had been largely static through the summer has tumbled into a chaotic fall, shaped by unpredictable events and the deepening impeachment crisis surrounding President Donald Trump.
Suit says feds using immigration marriage interviews as trap
Baltimore, OCT 12 (AP/UNB) — Alyse and Elmer Sanchez were thrilled when they survived their "green card" interview, a crucial step in obtaining lawful status in the United States. She texted her family from the immigration office as relief washed over her: The officer had agreed that their marriage is legitimate.
Ecuador clash site has party clowns, recycling, tear gas
Quito, OCT 12 (AP/UNB) — As a military helicopter circled overhead, a volunteer clown in a red rubber nose sang a nonsense song to laughing children outside a public theater.
California outages ease after wind, fire danger move south
San Francisco, OCT 12 (AP/UNB) — The lights were back on Friday for most of the nearly 2 million Northern California residents who lost electricity when the state's largest utility switched it off this week in an effort to prevent wildfires.
Fast-moving fire drives thousands from California homes
Los Angeles, OCT 12 (AP/UNB) — An aggressive wildfire in Southern California seared its way through dry vegetation Friday and spread quickly, destroying more than a dozen homes as tens of thousands of residents were ordered to get out of its way, authorities said.