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UN Security Council condemns twin blasts in Iran: Statement
The UN Security Council on Thursday condemned as “reprehensible” the twin bombings in Iran claimed by ISIS, which killed at…
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Japan quake death toll rises to 73 as rescue efforts intensify amid harsh conditions
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Japan that struck the country’s west coast on New Year’s Day rose to 73 on Thursday,…
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EU’s Borrell extends condolences to Iran amid ‘terrorist attack’
The EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell offered his condolences to Iran after what he described as a “terrorist attack” that killed 95…
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Red Sea attacks spark surge in ocean freight rates
Ocean freight rates are surging after a missile attack and attempted hijacking of a Maersk ship this weekend prompted carriers to suspend…
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Ecuador president to put anti-crime plan to a referendum
Ecuador’s president on Wednesday outlined the proposed contents of a referendum he hopes will greenlight tougher measures against organized crime…
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Blinken to travel to Israel, Middle East capitals for diplomatic talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will depart on Thursday for the Middle East, including a stop in Israel, as the…
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UN experts sound alarm over planned first US execution by nitrogen gas
United Nations experts urged US authorities on Wednesday to halt the planned execution of a prisoner by asphyxiation using pure nitrogen,…
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Bosnia’s Serb entity moves to establish independent elections
Bosnia’s Serb entity is on course to organize its own elections under its own rules, the region’s controversial leader Milorad…
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Israeli strike on southern Lebanon kills Hezbollah official, 3 other members
A local Hezbollah official and three other members of the Iran-aligned group were killed late on Wednesday in an Israeli…
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Israel behind Beirut strike that killed Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri: Pentagon
The Pentagon said Wednesday Israel carried out the strike in Beirut on Tuesday that killed a senior Hamas official and several other…
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