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Air quality in Indian capital city becomes severe
The air pollution level in Indian capital city New Delhi and outskirts of the national capital region (NCR) Wednesday became severe, government agency said.
US lawmakers call for further investigation after Afghan papers disclosure
U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday expressed anger and called for further investigation after the disclosure of documents revealing U.S. officials misled the American public on the Afghan war.
Trump warns against Russian interference in U.S. elections
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Russia not to interfere in U.S. elections during his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who rejected any speculations about Russian interference in U.S. domestic politics.
The people sing: 'Les Mis' soothes, breaks Hong Kong hearts
For Hong Kong spectators mentally and physically drained from six months of pro-democracy protests that have convulsed the city, a rousing performance of "Les Miserables" proved almost too much to bear.
Chinese officials lash out at US over new legislation
Chinese officials lashed out at the U.S. on Wednesday over recent legislation passed by Congress criticizing Beijing for its policies in Hong Kong and the Xinjiang region in western China, as well as ongoing trade disputes.
Giuliani settles long divorce from his third wife
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and his third wife have reached a settlement in a yearslong court battle that exposed details about their luxurious lifestyle, The New York Times reported on Tuesday.
Afghan bomber hits medical facility near Bagram Air Base
A powerful suicide bombing targeted an under-construction medical facility on Wednesday near Bagram Air Base, the main American base north of the Afghan capital, the U.S. military said.
Bougainville vote favors independence from Papua New Guinea
The South Pacific region of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly to become the world's newest nation by gaining independence from Papua New Guinea, results showed Wednesday.
No Christmas tinsel in Iraq, in solidarity with protesters
The Christmas tree in the middle of a central Baghdad plaza occupied by anti-government protesters is bare, save for portraits of those killed under fire from security forces. A tribute, the demonstrators explained, to a recent decision by Iraq's Christians to call off seasonal festivities to honor the losses.
Third Israeli election looks to prolong political stalemate
Barring a nearly unfathomable about-face, Israel was headed Wednesday toward an unprecedented third election within a year — prolonging a political stalemate that has paralyzed the government and undermined many citizens' faith in the democratic process.