Budget deadline: Trump pushes wall funding
Washington: With a Budget deadline looming, President Donald Trump plans a whirlwind of activities seeking to highlight accomplishments while putting fresh pressure on congressional Democrats to pay for a wall on the US-Mexico border, even if that pressure risks a possible Government shutdown.
Philippine troops kill terrorists
Manila: The Philippine military says troops backed by aircraft have captured a jungle camp belonging to an extremist band allied with the ISIS and killed several militants in south.
Death toll from migrant boat rises to 16
Athens: A migrant boat sank overnight in the eastern Aegean Sea between Greece and Turkey, leaving at least 16 people dead, including two children, Greek authorities said on Monday. Two women from it were rescued and several other people are believed to be missing.
Jews fear growing Muslim anti-Semitism
Berlin: Jews in Germany say they feel a “growing threat” of anti-Semitism, especially from Muslims but also from xenophobic far-right groups, a parliamentary report said.
Prepare for long Syria war: Al-Qaeda
Beirut: The leader of al-Qaida urged his followers and other militants in Syria to unite ranks and prepare for protracted jehad, or holy war, in a recording.
Not looking someone in eye is racist: Oxford
london: Oxford University students who avoid making eye contact with their peers could be guilty of racism, according to the varsity’s latest guidance.