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Trump ran Wh like a ‘mob boss': Comey

 Washington: Former FBI director James Comey says in a new book that President Donald Trump reminded him of a mafia boss who demanded absolute loyalty, saw the entire world against him, and lied about everything.

Indian-origin family of 5 killed in S Africa

Johannesburg: Five members of an Indian-origin family, including three children, have been killed in South Africa when their home was allegedly petrol-bombed by an arsonist, police said.

ICC lacks rohingya jurisdiction: Myanmar

Yangon: Myanmar has expressed “serious concern” over an attempt at the International Criminal Court to open a probe into mass deportations of Rohingya Muslims, dismissing the claims and saying the court has no jurisdiction.

Eiffel Tower shuts due to strike

Paris: The Eiffel Tower was shut on Thursday due to a strike by security personnel over the suspension of three of their colleagues, the company operating Paris' most recognisable monument and trade unions said.

Sexual harassment claims hit Japan min

Tokyo: Japan's Finance Ministry was embroiled in a growing sexual harassment scandal on Thursday after a magazine released what it said was audio of a senior bureaucrat sexually harassing a female journalist.

25 killed in ISIS attack in Iraq

Samarra (Iraq): At least 25 people were killed and 18 injured in ISIS bomb attack on funerals for Iraqi fighters killed by jihadists, according to a new toll from police and medics.