Democrats set to clash in final debate before Iowa caucuses
AFP, Des Moines :Six Democrats braced for Tuesday’s final presidential debate before Iowa kicks off the nomination process February 3, and with no candidate yet...
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Unread post piles up at defunct Palestinian parliament
AFP, Ramallah :Smashed doors, dusty tables and 12 years of unread mail – welcome to the defunct Palestinian parliament.It has been more than a decade...
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8 Israeli warplanes damaged in flooding at air baseAP, Jerusalem Israel’s military said on Monday that heavy rainfall last week caused extensive flooding at an...
Two WWII bombs made safe in Germany
AFP, Berlin :Two World War II-era bombs were made safe in the western German city of Dortmund after around 14,000 people were evacuated, the city...
Moscow to host meeting of Libya’s rival leaders
AP, Moscow :Russia is set to host a meeting of Libya’s rival leaders Monday – a mediation effort closely coordinated with Turkey.The Russian Foreign Ministry...
China launches driverless bullet train with speeds up to 350 km
CNN, Beijing :China recently made a new addition to its already impressive inventory of high-speed trains with a driverless smart bullet train.According to CNN Travel,...
Severe cold snap across Afghanistan kills at least 17
Reuters, Kabul :A severe cold snap killed at least 17 people in Afghanistan on Saturday, government officials said, as heavy snowfall and rain continued to...
‘Historic time’ for N Ireland, Johnson says ahead of visit
Boris Johnson has predicted “an incredible time” for Northern Ireland now that the region has a functioning power-sharing government again.Prior to a trip to Belfast,...
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US expelling dozen Saudi military trainees after Florida base shootingReuters, WashingtonMore than a dozen Saudi servicemen who are training at US military bases will be...
Israel to begin testing laser weapon to shoot down rockets
The Telegraph :The Israeli military will soon begin testing a new laser weapon to shoot down incoming missiles and drones, the Israeli ministry of defence...
Both sides in Libya conflict accept ceasefire
AFP, Tripoli :Both sides in Libya’s conflict agreed to a ceasefire that started early Sunday following weeks of international diplomacy and calls for a truce...
‘Space unites us’: First Iranian-American astronaut was gunship pilot
AFP, Houston :Jasmin “Jaws” Moghbeli earned her fierce nickname during her time as a decorated helicopter gunship pilot who flew more than 150 missions in...