US lifts arms embargo on Vietnam
Egypt sends submarine in search for jet's black boxes
CAIRO — Egypt has deployed a submarine to help find the wreckage of EgyptAir Flight 804 in the deep Mediterranean waters where it crashed, President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said Sunday, as he warned that it might take a “long time” before the cause of the crash was determined.An international flotilla of search ships, aided by surveillance planes, is scouring a section of sea 180 miles north of the port city of Alexandria, and retrieved some wreckage, belongings and human remains over the weekend..>> view originalTaliban leader Mansour's targeted killing could put Afghanis more at risk, expert says
Taliban leader Mansour's targeted killing could put Afghanis more at risk, expert says Posted May 23, 2016 16:09:38 The elimination of Taliban leader Mansour will only increase the danger to Afghan civilians, a US terrorism analyst, whose research focuses on the impact of targeted killings, predicts. Key points:Questions whether US considers strategic implications of strikes on extremist leadersOften removal of terrorist group leader results in surge of violenceRumou..>> view originalNaked man mauled after entering zoo's lion pen
A naked man was mauled after entering a Chilean zoo’s lion pen. (Picture: David Smith)TWO lions were killed after they severely mauled a man who stripped naked and entered their enclosure in an apparent suicide attempt at a zoo in Chile, authorities said.The man was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and was said to be in grave condition.Director Alejandra Montalba of Santiago’s Metropolitan Zoo told local media the park was crowded with visitors at the time of the incident.The 20-year-old..>> view originalAt least 17 girls dead after dormitory fire in Thailand
At least 17 girls dead after dormitory fire in Thailand Updated May 23, 2016 16:54:36 A fire which ripped through a school dormitory in northern Thailand killed at least 17 girls, with several others either missing or injured.The fire broke out late at night, meaning many of the girls were asleep and unable to escape as flames engulfed the two-storey Pithakkiart Witthaya School."Seventeen girls were killed and two are still missing, with five injured," Police Colonel Pr..>> view originalNew Turkish PM backs more power to Erdogan
Turkey's incoming prime minister says his top priority is to deliver a new constitution to create an executive presidency, giving President Tayyip Erdogan the broad powers he has long sought. As delegates from the ruling AK Party on Sunday unanimously elected Transport Minister Binali Yildirim as their new party leader, and therefore the next premier, Yildirim left no doubt that he would prioritise the policies closest to Erdogan's heart. An ally of Erdogan for two decades, the 60-year-old was ..>> view originalFederal election 2016: Clive Palmer rules out Senate bid
Arrested kissing lesbians receive $110k
Honolulu settles with same-sex couple jailed after kissing0:34Honolulu has agreed to pay $80,000 to settle a lawsuit from two gay women who allege a police officer wrongfully arrested them after seeing them kissing in a grocery store. Courtesy KHON Two News Courtney Wilson, left, and Taylor Guerrero.HONOLULU has agreed to pay $US80,000 ($110,000) to settle a lawsuit from two gay women who allege a police officer wrongfully arrested them after seeing them kissing in a grocery store.Details of th..>> view originalPresident calls for 'profound rethink' of international politics
President Michael D Higgins has called for a profound and integrated rethink of international politics. Addressing the World Humanitarian Summit on Monday morning Mr Higgins said it was time for political leaders to move beyond words and initiate action. He said: “For too long, empty pledges and fine words have died in our mouths – now is the time to turn promises into action for this generation. “So, let us honour those who have worked so hard to prevent, reduce and respond to conflicts, who h..>> view original
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US lifts arms embargo on Vietnam and other top stories.
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