Death toll mounts in Pakistan earthquake but panic subsides

At least 24 people were killed and 450 injured in an earthquake that hit Pakistani Kashmir, local officials said on Wednesday, but they added that rescue work was in full swing and panic was subsiding.

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Death toll mounts in Pakistan earthquake but panic subsides

At least 24 people were killed and 450 injured in an earthquake that hit Pakistani Kashmir, local officials said on Wednesday, but they added that rescue work was in full swing and panic was subsiding.

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China says has no intent to play 'Game of Thrones' but warns on sovereignty

China's top diplomat hit back at U.S. criticism of its trade and development model on Tuesday, saying Beijing had no intention to "play the Game of Thrones on the world stage" but warned Washington to respect its sovereignty, including in Hong Kong.

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U.S. Supreme Court not politicized, says Chief Justice Roberts

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts, speaking at a New York synagogue on Tuesday night, lamented the perception that the Supreme Court is becoming politicized and that the justices' decisions are guided primarily by their partisan affiliation.

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Thomas Cook holidaymakers and crew 'trapped' in Cuba

Several Thomas Cook holidaymakers say their hotels are not letting them leave until they pay extra money.

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At U.N., Johnson jokes some British politicians want endless Brexit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday joked that if some British members of parliament had their way Brexit would be an endless process like the torment of the Greek mythological figure Prometheus.

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New best story on Hacker News: Bike crash left Spokane man unconscious, so his Apple Watch called 911

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White House will release whistleblower complaint to Congress if legally possible, official says

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Austria's Kurz set to return to power and look left after Ibiza scandal

Young Austrian conservative Sebastian Kurz is cruising to victory in Sunday's parliamentary election, but after a video sting blew up his coalition with the far right, he could well reach to the other end of the spectrum for a partner this time.

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With Iran on his mind, Trump to speak before U.N. General Assembly

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to make his case for keeping pressure on Iran on Tuesday at a United Nations General Assembly speech made more dramatic by attacks on Saudi oil facilities that rattled the Middle East and raised concerns about a broader war.

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Time for Iran to take steps to defuse tensions: Macron

The path to reduce tensions in the region has become smaller and the moment has come for Iran to help defuse the crisis, France's president told his Iranian counterpart on Monday, his office said in a statement.

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HK leader says police under extreme pressure; acknowledges 'long road' ahead

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday the city's police force, which has been accused of beating activists and using excessive force during protests, is under extreme pressure and acknowledged it will be a "long road" toward healing rifts.

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Iran rejects fresh accusations over Saudi oil attack

The leaders of France, Germany and the UK backed US claims that Iran attacked oil installations.

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Trump Ukraine call: What's this story all about?

There's a new political controversy in the US - it's complex but we break it down into bite-sized chunks.

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Model stages silent protest on Gucci catwalk over 'straitjacket' designs

Ayesha Tan-Jones wrote a message on their hands to protest against 'straitjacket' designs.

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US policeman suspended for arresting two six-year-olds

A six-year-old girl was handcuffed and charged with battery, her grandmother told US media.

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Trump asks what a third North Korean summit would yield

U.S. President Donald Trump and his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-in held a summit in New York on Monday to discuss plans to restart U.S.-North Korea talks, as Seoul's spy agency said the negotiations could take place in two to three weeks.

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South Korea, denied invitation, to miss Japanese naval fleet review

South Korea will not participate in Japan's naval fleet review in November, it said on Tuesday, as it had not been invited to a display its navy joined when the event was last held four years ago.

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Quake of magnitude 6.3 strikes north of Puerto Rico's Isabela: USGS

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck north of Isabela in Puerto Rico on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said.

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Talks between U.S., North Korea may happen in 2 to 3 weeks: South Korea's lawmakers

North Korea and the United States could resume working-level talks aimed at dismantling the North's nuclear and missile programs within two to three weeks, South Korean lawmakers briefed by a spy agency said on Tuesday.

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