Australia’s heat waves, now an annual ordeal, have been expanding into new territory — like Tasmania, where more than 50 wildfires were burning as of Friday.
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U.N. Execution Expert Will Investigate Khashoggi Killing
The inquiry marks the first United Nations involvement in the case, but it falls short of the full, formal investigation demanded by Turkey.
Explosions Shake Shopping District in Changchun, China
The blasts in an underground parking lot and an apartment building in the northeastern city sent people running. At least one was killed, the authorities said.
Roger Stone, Nancy Pelosi, Venezuela: Your Friday Briefing
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Strategies: Governments Malfunction and the Markets Place Their Bets
Financial markets will put a price on anything. They are trying to assess Britain’s looming exit from the European Union and the effects of political conflict in the United States, our columnist says.
An American is detained or goes missing abroad. What happens next? Call President Trump?
Their stories all share the same heart-wrenching core: an American gone missing in a foreign country, their families left feeling helpless
President Trump, Irish ambassador Daniel Mulhall have similar Twitter addictions
While the U.S. president’s online missives are often meant to punch and provoke, the Irish ambassador’s tweets are designed to soothe and enchant.
Businesses Are Taking Action After Brexit Warnings Go Unheeded
Companies and trade groups had implored British leaders to give them reassurances and information. They say they can’t wait any longer.
Everest Fraud Leads Insurers to Threaten a Boycott Unless Nepal Cracks Down
An elaborate scheme centered on helicopter rescues from Everest and nearby peaks has defrauded millions of dollars from insurance companies.
Venezuela, U.S. Shutdown, Alex Salmond: Your Friday Briefing
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