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Britain sees record month for tourism over summer

The number of overseas tourists heading to Britain in July broke through the 4 million mark for the first time ever official figures revealed Friday

Trump to drop limits on drone strikes, commando raids

The Trump administration is set to roll back some limits on drone strikes and commando raids put in place under former President Barack Obama, The New York Times

UN rights chief calls torture during interrogations 'counterproductive'

The torture and ill-treatment of persons suspected of crimes is not only "deeply wrong" but, from an interrogator's perspective

PM heads home from New York "fully satisfied"

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi left here for home at the end of a very hectic schedule in which he highlighted Pakistan's vital role and strong stance against terrorism in his meetings with leaders and at the UN General Assembly

Ireland sees lowest unemployment since 2008

Ireland's jobless rate stood at 6.1 percent in August, the lowest since 2008, according to official figures

Venezuelan President brings aid to Cuba after Hurricane Irma

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in Cuba on Friday to personally deliver support and donations to the Caribbean island hit by Hurricane Irma 10 days ago

Turkey-Syria border wall to be completed by end of September

The 828-kilometer-long security wall along Turkish-Syrian border is expected to finish construction by the end of September, state-run Anadolu Agency reported

Shootouts in Brazil enter sixth day in Rio favela

Rio de Janeiro police fought gun battles with drug traffickers in a crowded favela Friday, six days after well armed gunmen stormed the neighborhood

Bali volcano on highest alert level, thousands flee

Indonesian officials raised the highest possible alert for a volcano on the resort island of Bali late Friday, after tremors prompted thousands to flee over fears it could erupt for the first time in more than 50 years

British PM proposes two-year transition period after Brexit

Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday outlined plans for a transition period of around two years after Brexit during which Britain would continue paying into the EU budget and accessing EU markets

London ouster of Uber not justified: US commerce chief

London transport authorities to oust US ride-hailing firm Uber is "not really justified," US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross

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