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Two killed in Texas shootingAFP, HoustonA shooting killed two people and wounded at least seven while they were filming a music video in the US...
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N Korea begins key meeting before year-end deadline for US
AP, Seoul :North Korea has opened a high-profile political conference to discuss how to overcome “harsh trials and difficulties,” state media reported Sunday, days before...
Iran blasts France for ‘interference’ over jailed academic
AFP, Tehran :Tehran accused Paris on Sunday of “interference” in the case of an Iranian-French academic held in the Islamic republic, saying she is considered...
Ivanka Trump hints she might leave White House if father is re-elected
In a CBS interview, Ivanka said that she is “driven first and foremost by my kids and their happiness” when asked if she would continue...
Sydney’s New Year’s fireworks to go ahead despite wildfires
AP, Perth :Sydney’s iconic New Year’s Eve fireworks will go ahead despite the wildfire crisis to show the world Australia’s resiliency, the prime minister said,...
Turkey says it won’t evacuate NW Syria observation posts
AP, Ankara :Turkey’s defense chief said Sunday that his country’s troops won’t evacuate their 12 observation posts in rebel-held northwestern Syria. That’s even as a...
Libya war leaves thousands homeless in Tripoli
AFP, Tripoli :Layla Mohammed barely had time to gather her children’s belongings before fleeing their southern Tripoli home when shelling targeted the Libyan capital’s outskirts...
300 migrants rescued off Spain over two-day Christmas period
AFP, Madrid :Around 100 migrants were rescued off the coast of Spain on Thursday, adding to around another 200 plucked off makeshift boats on Christmas...
Alaska set to finish 2019 with record warm year
Reuters, Anchorage :Alaska is set to finish 2019 with a record average high temperature after a year of extremes ranging from a sweltering summer and...
Trump warns of ‘carnage’ in rebel stronghold in Syria
AP, Palm Beach :President Donald Trump is speaking out against the “carnage” involving thousands of civilians in a rebel stronghold in Syria.In a tweet Thursday,...
Japan OKs divisive plan to send naval troops to Mideast
AP, Tokyo :Japan on Friday approved a contentious plan to send its naval troops to the Middle East to ensure the safety of Japanese ships...
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Iran kicks off joint naval drills with Russia, ChinaAP, TehranIran’s navy on Friday kicked off the first joint naval drill with Russia and China in...