US, UK troops among 3 dead in rocket attack in Iraq
AFP, Baghdad :An American soldier, a British soldier and one US contractor were killed Wednesday, a US official said, in the deadliest rocket attack in...
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US Congress votes to restrain Trump on Iran
The US Congress on Wednesday gave its final approval to a bid to restrain President Donald Trump from attacking Iran, a sign of lawmakers’ alarm...
Trump officials emphasize that coronavirus `Made in China`
AP, Washington :There’s one thing the Trump administration wants Americans to remember about the coronavirus pandemic: It carries the “Made in China” label.Trump administration officials,...
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Fighter jet crashes in Pakistan capital during parade rehearsalAFP, IslamabadA Pakistani F-16 fighter jet crashed in Islamabad on Wednesday in an apparent accident during a...
Any Afghan peace talks must include women: Hillary Clinton
AP, United Nations :Hillary Clinton urged Afghanistan’s supporters on Tuesday to ensure that women are included in negotiations to end the country’s long war –...
Afghans set to release 1,500 Taliban; US wants less violence
AP, Kabul, Afghanistan :After a series of delays, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani issued a decree early Wednesday promising to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners as a...
Russia passes bill allowing Putin to stay in power past 2024
AP, Moscow :The Russian parliament approved a sweeping constitutional reform in the third and final reading Wednesday, a move that will allow President Vladimir Putin...
Biden hopes to continue momentum in key Michigan primary
AFP, Detroit : Surging US presidential candidate Joe Biden urged Michigan voters Monday to help him bolster his lead over Bernie Sanders as the rivals made...
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Khamenei cancels Persian new year speech due to virusAFP, TehranIran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has cancelled an annual speech marking the start of the...
Russian lawmakers to vote on sweeping reforms
AFP, Moscow :Russian lawmakers vote Tuesday on a package of constitutionalreforms as President Vladimir Putin looks to put his stamp on the country for decades...
Virus lockdown fails to stop travel in northern Italy
AFP, Milan :Travelling in and out of Italy’s coronavirus-hit north continued by rail, road and air on Monday despite a government crackdown that was meant...
US calls for UN vote on Taliban deal
Al Jazeera , United Nations :The United States has called for a Tuesday vote at the UN Security Council to endorse Washington’s deal with the...