Erdogan says Mecca agreement open to Egypt
Erdogan says Mecca agreement open to Egypt Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the Mecca Agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is also open to other countries such as Egypt.
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List of Times Trump Voted by Mail After Calling It ‘Inherently Corrupt’
Trump previously voted by mail in a Florida special election this year, even as he was publicly criticizing the practice.
Iran threatens fresh offensive against US
Iran will shift to a "fully offensive" military posture because efforts to negotiate a permanent end to the war with the US have stalled, a senior Iranian official has said.
UK PM exchanged messages with Trump aide imposter
LONDON: New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone posing as Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, several media outlets reported on Monday.
Mayor Bass Incidentally Promotes Fake Poll Showing Double-Digit Lead Over Nithya Raman
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BEM UI to Stage Protest at HI Roundabout Today
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Umahi Urges Federal Controllers to Take Ownership of Projects
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Death toll from Venezuela earthquake rises to 6,438
Relatives and rescuers continue searching for the missing amid the rubble nearly two months after the disaster struck.
White House attacks CNN reporter for question on Trump aide
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Liquor authority fines True North $12K after minors with fake ID served at Jets White Out party
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PKR should avoid mimicking PAS, says analyst
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Nigeria Loses Erudite Law Teacher, as Prof Matthew Okpaluba Passes On
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WATCH: IDF arrests two terrorists, raids 100 sites in Duvdevan West Bank counterterror operation
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Pauline Hanson vows to slash cigarette prices by nearly $30 a pack
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Trump approval falls to 33% as poll records lowest level of presidency
Reuters/Ipsos polling this month shows voters favour Democrats over Republicans on the economy for the first time in about a decade.
The Washington-Tehran memorandum expires without talks ever having opened
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Calgary-Shaw byelection set for Sept. 14
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Russia Summons Japanese Ambassador After Tokyo Protests Putin’s Kuril Islands Visit
Russia summoned Japan’s ambassador after Tokyo protested President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, escalating an already bitter territorial row.
Umno youth leaders want clarity on Auku replacement [WATCH]
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Colombian Business Leaders Pledge US$160M for Earthquake Victims
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Russia summons Japan ambassador over isle row, report says envoy to comply
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US risks losing $3.4B as international students look elsewhere
The United States could lose up to US$3.4 billion in economic activity and nearly 40,000 jobs next academic year due to a projected drop in international student enrollment.
Trump hints at Kim talks after scaling back Seoul drills
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Kim Jong-un had responded to his recent overtures, a day after he scaled back military drills with South Korea and praised his relationship with the North Korean leader.
Falklands debates immigration inflow ahead of oil industry development
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Sydney Swans coach ‘extremely disappointed’ as club faces call on standing down players over alleged sexual assault
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Meta Faces 29 States in Court Tuesday. The Case Could Be Big Tech’s Big Tobacco Moment.
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Presidential digital talent programme announces 350 internship positions
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45 MQ-9 Reaper drones have been destroyed in the Iran war - a quarter of the fleet worth $1.3 billion obliterated
The Iran war has destroyed roughly 45 American Reapers, exposing expensive drone losses while Washington searches for cheaper replacements.
US tourist killed by lightning on Sicily's Mount Etna
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Road to Phillip Island closed after fatal accident
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Edmonton police contine to search for answers in death of 16-year-old girl
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PM, Kuwaiti FM discuss regional de-escalation
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Iraq, Iran, US condemn drone attack on Kurdistan PM's office, as Sept. 30 disarmament deadline looms
Iraq to probe drone attack on Kurdistan PM's office
Social Security Update: GOP Claims Democrats Aim to Raise Taxes on Seniors
The NRSC claims Democrats "want to tax the Social Security benefits that grandparents have paid into their entire lives."
US, Israel create working groups for Gaza disarmament
Kushner touts 'lot of progress' despite disagreement over definition of disarmament.
MP Stephen Mule: Kaluma’s remarks were a recipe for violence
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New York judge tosses Uber lawsuit claiming lawyers inflated injury claims
An Uber spokesperson said the company is considering “all options”
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- Firms accused of violating anti-racketeering law for exaggerated injury claims.
- Uber lacks evidence of firms' beyond-normal fee-sharing and client referrals.
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After a $17 million HVAC renovation and nearly two years of construction, Kensington High students and staff were hoping this school year would get off to a smooth start .
Hail University concludes summer skills program with over 8,500 participants
Hail University has wrapped up its 'Develop Your Skills in Summer' program, benefiting more than 8,500 people across Saudi Arabia and abroad.
13 Devotees Injured Amid Crowd Surge Outside Mahakaleshwar Temple On Nag Panchami In MP's Ujjain
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MP’s Rhino Dream Hits Roadblock As Assam Declines Transfer, State Eyes Other Zoos
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The efforts of state government to get rhinoceros from Assam have received a setback. Assam has refused to give the rhino from the zoo due to certain pressing reasons.
Vaping, bathrooms, stress: What 357,000 NYC students revealed in revamped school survey
How often do students at your school vape? Are school bathrooms aligned with your gender identity? Is your school connecting your learning to the real world?
Trial begins for 2nd person accused in 2018 murder of rapper ‘Smoke Dawg’
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What to Know About the Earthquake in Indonesia
The death toll has reached at least 68 people, with search efforts for bodies and possible survivors ongoing.
Inside Russia’s Moldova plot: GRU-linked camps and cash to disrupt elections
Russia's campaign was reportedly aimed at weakening President Maia Sandu and her pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS).
The Trump-Kim Jong Un bromance comes roaring back
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Hi readers, it’s me again! Caitlin will be back on Wednesday. Now, for today’s news: President Donald Trump, South Korea, and the state of the US’s military alliances.