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UK suffers biggest job losses due to the pandemic
German football club Koln mocks fan over Islamophobic remarks
Report says at least 8,000 buildings damaged by Beirut blast
Putin announces Russia develops 1st coronavirus vaccine in the world
    News
    50 minute ago
    Biden leads Trump by 10-point national lead, poll shows
    World
    Biden leads Trump by 10-point national lead, poll shows
    According to the Monmouth University survey, Democrat Joe Biden leads the president 51 percent to 41 percent among registered voters nationwide.
    08.12.2020
    17 hour ago
    EU urges for dialogue in Eastern Mediterranean
    World
    EU urges for dialogue in Eastern Mediterranean
    As part of the country's hydrocarbon exploration activities, Turkey announced via Navtex the drillship MTA Oruc Reis' new seismic research activity in the Eastern Mediterranean starting Aug. 10.
    08.11.2020
    20 hour ago
    Israeli tanks breach Lebanese border, fire phosphorus bomb
    World
    Israeli tanks breach Lebanese border, fire phosphorus bomb
    There was no comment from the Israeli side on the report.
    08.11.2020
    22 hour ago
    Twitter interests in buying TikTok's US operations
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    Twitter interests in buying TikTok's US operations
    Earlier in the week, Wall Street Journal has reported that Twitter and TikTok being in preliminary talks and Microsoft still being seen as the front-runner in bidding for the app’s US operations.
    08.11.2020
    23 hour ago
    Israel shuts Gaza border crossing after spike in fire attacks
    Israel shuts Gaza border crossing after spike in fire attacks
    08.11.2020
    World
    24 hour ago
    Trump evacuated from briefing due to shooting
    Trump evacuated from briefing due to shooting
    08.11.2020
    World
    1 day ago
    One killed in violent protests against Belarus election
    World
    One killed in violent protests against Belarus election
    Thousands took to the streets of the capital Minsk, saying President Alexander Lukashenko had stolen the election from his surprise challenger.
    08.11.2020
    1 day ago
    Explosion in US’s Baltimore kills 1, injures 7
    World
    Explosion in US’s Baltimore kills 1, injures 7
    Fire officials described it as a natural gas explosion but said the exact cause was under investigation.
    08.11.2020
    1 day ago
    UN chief calls support for Lebanon
    World
    UN chief calls support for Lebanon
    The UN is supporting the Lebanese Red Cross and other partners in providing temporary shelter for displaced families in the blast-hit Beirut.
    08.11.2020
    2 day ago
    French gov’t steps up measures to battle coronavirus
    French gov’t steps up measures to battle coronavirus
    08.10.2020
    World
    2 day ago
    Number of illegal migrants continues to rise in UK Channel
    World
    Number of illegal migrants continues to rise in UK Channel
    The interior ministry has asked the military to help deal with the migrant boats, although it has not explained what it wanted them to do.
    08.10.2020
    2 day ago
    South Korea reports mutated coronavirus cases
    World
    South Korea reports mutated coronavirus cases
    The mutated cases were found after analysis of 776 coronavirus patients, including 597 local infections and 179 imported cases.
    08.10.2020
    2 day ago
    Germany police seize 1.5 tons of cocaine at Hamburg Port
    World
    Germany police seize 1.5 tons of cocaine at Hamburg Port
    According to the sources, the drug worth $352.7 million was destined for Europe.
    08.10.2020
    2 day ago
    Belarus’s longtime leader re-elected, protests erupt
    World
    Belarus’s longtime leader re-elected, protests erupt
    Large protests broke out in cities across Belarus as riot police used rubber bullets, teargas to quash protests against the results of the contested presidential election.
    08.10.2020
    2 day ago
    Thousands protest Lebanese gov’t after deadly explosion
    World
    Thousands protest Lebanese gov’t after deadly explosion
    Protesters have gathered in central Beirut seeking justice over Tuesday's catastrophic explosion.
    08.10.2020
    2 day ago
    Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Iran's Kermanshah
    World
    Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits Iran's Kermanshah
    Iranian officials announced that the earthquake jolts Gilan-e-Garbh district of Kermanshah Province.
    08.10.2020
    2 day ago
    Lebanese Information Minister quits over Beirut blast
    World
    Lebanese Information Minister quits over Beirut blast
    After the enormous Beirut catastrophe, I announce my resignation from government,” Manal Abdelsamad said in a statement on Sunday.
    08.10.2020
    4 day ago
    Dutch ambassador’s wife dies from blast injuries in Beirut
    World
    Dutch ambassador’s wife dies from blast injuries in Beirut
    At least 154 people were killed and 6,000 injured in Tuesday’s blast that caused massive material damage to several neighborhoods in the Lebanese capital.
    08.08.2020
    4 day ago
    UK plans to use navy to prevent Channel migrant crossings
    World
    UK plans to use navy to prevent Channel migrant crossings
    According to a recent report, almost 4,000 people have crossed the English Channel this year in more than 300 small boats.
    08.08.2020
    4 day ago
    Italian Cabinet passes new post pandemic aid package
    World
    Italian Cabinet passes new post pandemic aid package
    The package includes an 18-week extension of public funding for workers under temporary unemployment schemes.
    08.08.2020
    4 day ago
    US finds smuggling tunnel on Mexican border
    US finds smuggling tunnel on Mexican border
    08.08.2020
    World
    4 day ago
    Protesters throw paint at an elderly woman in Portland
    Protesters throw paint at an elderly woman in Portland
    08.08.2020
    World
    4 day ago
    China’s top Hong Kong representative slams US sanctions
    World
    China’s top Hong Kong representative slams US sanctions
    Beijing-backed leader Lam has previously told local media she has no assets in the United States.
    08.08.2020
    4 day ago
    Trump vows to suspend US payroll tax
    World
    Trump vows to suspend US payroll tax
    Trump said the order could be signed by the end of the week, without specifying whether he meant this week or next week. He added that he expected it to be challenged in court.
    08.08.2020
    4 day ago
    Sinabung Volcano erupts in Indonesia
    World
    Sinabung Volcano erupts in Indonesia
    In the event of an ash rain, the people are advised to wear masks while venturing outdoors to lower the health impact of the volcanic ash.
    08.08.2020
    4 day ago
    Hezbollah denies having weapon depots at Beirut port
    World
    Hezbollah denies having weapon depots at Beirut port
    The blast rocked Lebanon while the country is experiencing its worst economic crisis, including a dramatic drop in the value of the pound against the dollar.
    08.08.2020
    4 day ago
    Belgium suspends arms sales to Saudi Arabia
    World
    Belgium suspends arms sales to Saudi Arabia
    Saudi Arabia is the most important client of Belgian Wallonia’s arms industry.
    08.08.2020
    4 day ago
    Air India Express plane skids off runway in Calicut
    Air India Express plane skids off runway in Calicut
    08.08.2020
    World
    4 day ago
    Magnitude 4.6 earthquake hits Turkey's Bitlis
    World
    Magnitude 4.6 earthquake hits Turkey's Bitlis
    Turkey’s disaster agency says the quake struck Hizan district of Bitlis province.
    08.08.2020
    5 day ago
    US job growth decelerates in July
    World
    US job growth decelerates in July
    The country’s economy suffered its biggest blow since the Great Depression in the second quarter, with gross domestic product dropping at its steepest pace in at least 73 years.
    08.07.2020
    5 day ago
    Israeli forces martyr young Palestinian girl
    World
    Israeli forces martyr young Palestinian girl
    23-year-old Dalia Assamoudi’s family said she was shot while trying to close the window to her house in the town of Jenin because of tear gas outside.
    08.07.2020
    5 day ago
    Israel claims downing drone from Lebanon
    World
    Israel claims downing drone from Lebanon
    A statement said on Friday that the drone was monitored until it was shot down by a military force.
    08.07.2020
    5 day ago
    Lebanese authorities detain 16 port employees in Beirut
    World
    Lebanese authorities detain 16 port employees in Beirut
    The government, which blamed the blast on a large quantity of ammonium nitrate stored in the port, said Wednesday that an investigation is underway which will take five days.
    08.07.2020
    5 day ago
    Turkey slams Greece’s so-called maritime deal in Mediterranean
    World
    Turkey slams Greece’s so-called maritime deal in Mediterranean
    Turkey will not allow any activity in these areas and will continue to resolutely defend its legitimate rights and interests in the eastern Mediterranean.
    08.07.2020
    5 day ago
    Dozens of asylum seekers die shipwreck off Mauritania
    Dozens of asylum seekers die shipwreck off Mauritania
    08.07.2020
    World
    5 day ago
    Trump bans company transactions with TikTok
    Trump bans company transactions with TikTok
    08.07.2020
    World
    6 day ago
    Canadian citizen sentenced to death on drug charges in China
    World
    Canadian citizen sentenced to death on drug charges in China
    Tensions have been strained since Canadian officials arrested Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in December 2018 at a Vancouver airport at the behest of the Americans.
    08.06.2020
    6 day ago
    EU mobilizes over €33 million for Lebanon
    World
    EU mobilizes over €33 million for Lebanon
    The EU's long-term support to help with the blast-hit Beirut's reconstruction also discussed during the phone call.
    08.06.2020
    6 day ago
    Global food price index rises in July, UN body says
    World
    Global food price index rises in July, UN body says
    According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, the vegetable oil price index posted the highest rise among all the sub-indices with 7.6%, a five-month high.
    08.06.2020
    6 day ago
    TikTok to open data centre in Ireland
    TikTok to open data centre in Ireland
    08.06.2020
    World
    6 day ago
    Germany's Lufthansa plans compulsory lay-offs
    World
    Germany's Lufthansa plans compulsory lay-offs
    German airline which has already announced plans to cut 20 percent of its leadership positions and 1,000 administrative jobs, said it had run out of patience in talks with unions.
    08.06.2020
    6 day ago
    WHO sends plane carrying 20 tons of supplies to Beirut
    World
    WHO sends plane carrying 20 tons of supplies to Beirut
    In health emergency response, WHO’s logistics hub in Dubai airlifted the shipment.
    08.06.2020
    6 day ago
    Crowds ask Macron to help bring change to Lebanon
    Crowds ask Macron to help bring change to Lebanon
    08.06.2020
    World
    6 day ago
    Russian fighter intercepts US surveillance planes over Black Sea
    Russian fighter intercepts US surveillance planes over Black Sea
    08.06.2020
    World
    6 day ago
    Macron arrives in blast-hit Beirut on official visit
    World
    Macron arrives in blast-hit Beirut on official visit
    Beirut and its surrounding suburbs were rocked on Tuesday by a massive explosion caused by a fire at a warehouse containing explosives at the Port of Beirut.
    08.06.2020
    6 day ago
    British emigration to EU countries has grown by 30 percent
    British emigration to EU countries has grown by 30 percent
    08.06.2020
    World
    6 day ago
    Oil prices see rise as US oil inventories fall
    World
    Oil prices see rise as US oil inventories fall
    US commercial crude oil inventories decreased last week in line with the market expectation.
    08.06.2020
    6 day ago
    US billionaire signs deal to buy Italy's AS Roma
    World
    US billionaire signs deal to buy Italy's AS Roma
    Roma said in statement that formal contracts with the Houston, Texas-based Friedkin Group were signed on Wednesday for a transaction valued at 591 million euros.
    08.06.2020
    6 day ago
    Facebook pulls Trump posts over virus misinformation
    World
    Facebook pulls Trump posts over virus misinformation
    Facebook on Wednesday took down a post by Trump, which the company said violated its rules against sharing misinformation about the coronavirus.
    08.06.2020
    6 day ago
    Azerbaijan to provide financial aid to Lebanon
    World
    Azerbaijan to provide financial aid to Lebanon
    The blast rocked Lebanon while the country is experiencing its worst economic crisis along with a dramatic drop in the Lebanese pound against the US dollar.
    08.06.2020
    6 day ago
    Trump changes his bomb claims in Beirut explosion as acci
    World
    Trump changes his bomb claims in Beirut explosion as acci
    After the major blast on Tuesday, Trump had said it appeared to have been caused by a bomb of some kind.
    08.06.2020
    6 day ago
    US to announce Iran arms embargo extension
    World
    US to announce Iran arms embargo extension
    The embargo is set to expire Oct. 18 under the nuclear deal with Iran that Washington exited under US President Donald Trump.
    08.06.2020
    7 day ago
    Death toll continues to rise in Beirut blast
    World
    Death toll continues to rise in Beirut blast
    According to the official figures, more than half of Beirut destroyed or damaged in Tuesday's massive ammonium nitrate explosion.
    08.05.2020
    7 day ago
    Trump claims US firms agree to pay in TikTok sale
    World
    Trump claims US firms agree to pay in TikTok sale
    Microsoft is seeking to buy TikTok's operations in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and wants to own and operate the app in those markets.
    08.05.2020
    7 day ago
    Priest runs in terror as shockwave hits in Beirut explosion
    Priest runs in terror as shockwave hits in Beirut explosion
    08.05.2020
    World
    7 day ago
    EU to send rescue teams to Beirut
    World
    EU to send rescue teams to Beirut
    Bloc to deploy over 100 highly trained firefighters, with vehicles, dogs, and equipment in the Lebanese capital.
    08.05.2020
    7 day ago
    BMW’s lost closes to $800 million
    World
    BMW’s lost closes to $800 million
    BMW’s EBIT margin for cars slumped to minus 10.4%, a historic low, down from 6.5% in the second quarter last year.
    08.05.2020
    7 day ago
    Beirut port explosion may cost 5 billion dollars, governor says
    World
    Beirut port explosion may cost 5 billion dollars, governor says
    The explosion took place as Lebanon's economy was facing its worst crisis in decades.
    08.05.2020
    7 day ago
    Lebanon to use other ports in Sidon
    World
    Lebanon to use other ports in Sidon
    The explosion in Beirut port has increased the pain of a country that suffers from a severe economic crisis and severe political polarization.
    08.05.2020
    7 day ago
    Russia sends humanitarian aid planes to Beirut
    World
    Russia sends humanitarian aid planes to Beirut
    Lebanon is in mourning after the explosion, which has killed 100 and injured more than 4,000 people.
    08.05.2020
    7 day ago
    Oil prices rise amid concerns in Middle East
    World
    Oil prices rise amid concerns in Middle East
    Tensions in Lebanon have fed worries about possible disruptions in exports from the Middle East.
    08.05.2020
    7 day ago
    China warns US over TikTok dispute
    China warns US over TikTok dispute
    08.05.2020
    World
    7 day ago
    UK sees rise in car sales after dealership reopenings
    World
    UK sees rise in car sales after dealership reopenings
    According to the official figures, demand for cars fell 44 percent in March, in April by 97 percent, in May registrations were down 89 percent and in June they fell by 35 percent.
    08.05.2020
    7 day ago
    Israel denies having anything to do with Beirut explosions
    Israel denies having anything to do with Beirut explosions
    08.05.2020
    World
    7 day ago
    State of emergency declared in Beirut for two weeks
    State of emergency declared in Beirut for two weeks
    08.05.2020
    World
    7 day ago
    Ammonium nitrate caused blast, Lebanese president says
    World
    Ammonium nitrate caused blast, Lebanese president says
    In the meantime, Lebanese authorities declared Beirut a "disaster area" due to the incident.
    08.05.2020
    7 day ago
    Massive blast kills dozens in Lebanon's Beirut
    Massive blast kills dozens in Lebanon's Beirut
    08.05.2020
    World
    8 day ago
    EU Commission opens investigation to Google
    World
    EU Commission opens investigation to Google
    Tech giant feared to use data from fitness trackers to personalize ads, distort marketing sector.
    08.04.2020
    8 day ago
    Trials of 2nd virus vaccine going well, Russian officials say
    Trials of 2nd virus vaccine going well, Russian officials say
    08.04.2020
    World
    8 day ago
    Spain’s former king leaves Spain amid corruption allegations
    World
    Spain’s former king leaves Spain amid corruption allegations
    Juan Carlos came to the throne in 1975 after the death of General Francisco Franco and was widely respected for his role in helping guide Spain from dictatorship to democracy.
    08.04.2020
    8 day ago
    Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes Turkey's Malatya
    World
    Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes Turkey's Malatya
    The earthquake occurred at a depth of 8.16 kilometers, said Turkey’s disaster agency.
    08.04.2020
    8 day ago
    BP reports $16.8 billion second-quarter loss
    BP reports $16.8 billion second-quarter loss
    08.04.2020
    World
    8 day ago
    Jordan denies claims on arm support to Armenia
    World
    Jordan denies claims on arm support to Armenia
    An official statement said that the sale of weapons might have been made by private companies that bought weapons from Jordanian defense industries.
    08.04.2020
    8 day ago
    Turkey's inflation rate down in July
    World
    Turkey's inflation rate down in July
    Last month, the consumer price index saw a 0.58% rise on a monthly basis.
    08.04.2020
    8 day ago
    UK develops new tests detect virus in 90 minutes
    World
    UK develops new tests detect virus in 90 minutes
    The tests will be rolled out in hospitals, care homes and labs across the UK from next week.
    08.04.2020
    8 day ago
    US voices support for Venezuelan opposition’s election boycott
    World
    US voices support for Venezuelan opposition’s election boycott
    Venezuela’s main opposition parties on Sunday pledged to boycott legislative elections scheduled for Dec. 6.
    08.04.2020
    8 day ago
    Trump sets deadline for US firms to buy TikTok
    Trump sets deadline for US firms to buy TikTok
    08.04.2020
    World
    8 day ago
    Israel hits Assad regime forces in Syria
    World
    Israel hits Assad regime forces in Syria
    Syria's official SANA news agency claimed the country’s air defense systems responded to the attacks on rural areas in southwestern Damascus.
    08.04.2020
    8 day ago
    Germany opposes Trump’s troop withdrawal plan
    World
    Germany opposes Trump’s troop withdrawal plan
    Last week, US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced plans to pull out nearly 12,000 soldiers based in Germany.
    08.04.2020
    8 day ago
    HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs after interim profits plunged
    HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs after interim profits plunged
    08.04.2020
    World
    13 day ago
    Volkswagen sinks to €1.4 billion loss in 2nd quarter
    Volkswagen sinks to €1.4 billion loss in 2nd quarter
    07.30.2020
    World
    13 day ago
    Germany's economy takes massive hit amid pandemic
    World
    Germany's economy takes massive hit amid pandemic
    Recent data showed the country’s economy has shrunk by 10.1 percent in the 2nd quarter.
    07.30.2020
    13 day ago
    Putin, Greek Cypriot's Anastasiades holds phone talk
    World
    Putin, Greek Cypriot's Anastasiades holds phone talk
    According to Kremlin, Putin and Anastasiades discussed developments in the eastern Mediterranean.
    07.30.2020
    13 day ago
    Chinese ambassador slams UK
    World
    Chinese ambassador slams UK
    Huawei on Monday urged global carriers to stick with it and continue buying its networking gear if they want to stay ahead in the 5G race.
    07.30.2020
    13 day ago
    EU sees rise in unemployment rates
    World
    EU sees rise in unemployment rates
    According to Eurostat, the number of people unemployed increased by 281,000 month-on-month in 27-member bloc in the shadow of coronavirus.
    07.30.2020
    13 day ago
    Egypt's Sisi sends soldiers to Syria for Assad regime
    World
    Egypt's Sisi sends soldiers to Syria for Assad regime
    150 soldiers deployed in Aleppo's western countryside, outskirts of Saraqib in southern Idlib countryside
    07.30.2020
    13 day ago
    Turkey, Azerbaijan launch joint military drills
    Turkey, Azerbaijan launch joint military drills
    07.30.2020
    World
    13 day ago
    Energy consumption falls to lowest in 30 years in US
    World
    Energy consumption falls to lowest in 30 years in US
    The US consumed 6.5 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu) of energy in April 2020, which was recorded as the lowest monthly energy consumption since September 1989.
    07.30.2020
    13 day ago
    Russia seeks to register coronavirus vaccine in mid-August
    Russia seeks to register coronavirus vaccine in mid-August
    07.30.2020
    World
    13 day ago
    Trump announces US to withdraw 12,000 troops from Germany
    Trump announces US to withdraw 12,000 troops from Germany
    07.30.2020
    World
    13 day ago
    US House speaker issues mask-wearing requirements
    World
    US House speaker issues mask-wearing requirements
    "Members and staff will be required to wear masks at all times in the hall of the House. Except that members may remove their masks, temporarily, when recognized," said Nancy Pelosi.
    07.30.2020
    13 day ago
    Azerbaijani armed forces down Armenian drone
    World
    Azerbaijani armed forces down Armenian drone
    The country's Defense Ministry said that the drone shot down while on spying mission over Azerbaijani positions.
    07.30.2020
    13 day ago
    Oregon governor says federal officers pulling out of Portland
    World
    Oregon governor says federal officers pulling out of Portland
    Federal troops will begin a phased withdrawal from downtown Portland, ceding some security functions to Oregon state troopers and local law enforcement.
    07.30.2020
    14 day ago
    US ambassador threatens Brazil over Huawei access
    World
    US ambassador threatens Brazil over Huawei access
    US Ambassador Todd Chapman told O Globo that Brazil would not face reprisals for picking Huawei, but could face consequences.
    07.29.2020
    14 day ago
    Germany warns against unrealistic expectations on vaccines
    World
    Germany warns against unrealistic expectations on vaccines
    There are nearly 170 coronavirus vaccines in development around the world, according to World Health Organization.
    07.29.2020
    14 day ago
    EU Commission signs contract for coronavirus drug
    World
    EU Commission signs contract for coronavirus drug
    The agreement will cover the treatment of approximately 30,000 patients with severe symptoms of the novel coronavirus.
    07.29.2020
    14 day ago
    Trump: Nobody likes me
    Trump: Nobody likes me
    07.29.2020
    World
    14 day ago
    Brexit deal possible but not at any price, France's EU minister says
    World
    Brexit deal possible but not at any price, France's EU minister says
    Britain and the European Union clashed last week over the chances of securing a free trade agreement, with Brussels deeming it “unlikely” but London holding out hope one could be reached in September.
    07.29.2020
    14 day ago
    Jordan to hold parliamentary elections
    World
    Jordan to hold parliamentary elections
    Jordan’s King Abdullah issued a royal decree to hold a parliamentary election, with the date to be set within the next 10 days by an independent election commission, state media said.
    07.29.2020
    14 day ago
    Turkey, UK plan to sign free trade deal
    World
    Turkey, UK plan to sign free trade deal
    British Consul General to Istanbul Judith Slater says progress made in 9th round of talks on post-Brexit trade deal.
    07.29.2020
    14 day ago
    Turkish forces seize PKK terrorists in N. Syria
    World
    Turkish forces seize PKK terrorists in N. Syria
    Terrorists held in Operation Olive Branch zone just across Turkey's southern border.
    07.29.2020
    14 day ago
    US federal forces clash with anti-racism protesters in Portland
    World
    US federal forces clash with anti-racism protesters in Portland
    For over two months, the city has seen sustained daily Black Lives Matter protests following the fatal arrest of George Floyd in May.
    07.29.2020
    14 day ago
    Twitter restricts Trump Jr.'s account over false claims
    Twitter restricts Trump Jr.'s account over false claims
    07.29.2020
    World
    15 day ago
    China suspends Hong Kong treaties with UK
    World
    China suspends Hong Kong treaties with UK
    Early today, New Zealand also suspended the extradition treaty with Hong Kong.
    07.28.2020
    15 day ago
    Spain slams British travel advisories
    Spain slams British travel advisories
    07.28.2020
    World
    15 day ago
    WHO warns virus is not seasonal
    World
    WHO warns virus is not seasonal
    "The first, second, third wave these things don't really make sense.", WHO spokeswoman said.
    07.28.2020
    15 day ago
    Household consumption in Europe drops sharply
    World
    Household consumption in Europe drops sharply
    The Eurozone sees the highest decrease in household consumption due to pandemic in 1st quarter of 2020.
    07.28.2020
    15 day ago
    12 truckloads of UN aid sent to Syria's Idlib
    World
    12 truckloads of UN aid sent to Syria's Idlib
    Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed and more than 10 million displaced, according to UN estimates.
    07.28.2020
    15 day ago
    US vaccines start late-stage human trial
    World
    US vaccines start late-stage human trial
    If the trial is successful, the companies will seek regulatory approval as early as October.
    07.28.2020
    15 day ago
    Greek Coast Guard violate asylum seekers' rights
    Greek Coast Guard violate asylum seekers' rights
    07.28.2020
    World
    15 day ago
    UN report shows N.Korean women faced torture in detention
    World
    UN report shows N.Korean women faced torture in detention
    Gathering information in isolated North Korea is notoriously difficult, and the report acknowledged the lack of access to the country limited the agency’s ability to verify the interviewees’ accounts.
    07.28.2020
    15 day ago
    Trump alleges Twitter trends being illegal and unfair
    World
    Trump alleges Twitter trends being illegal and unfair
    In May, two of his posts about mail-in voting received "potentially misleading information" warning.
    07.28.2020
    15 day ago
    South Korea to have solid-fuel space rockets
    World
    South Korea to have solid-fuel space rockets
    South Korea announced it has become able to develop solid-propellant space rockets under the new missile guidelines with US.
    07.28.2020
    15 day ago
    US to send more federal officers to Portland
    World
    US to send more federal officers to Portland
    The Department of Homeland Security is considering sending 50 additional Customs and Border Protection personnel to the city, Washington Post reported.
    07.28.2020
    15 day ago
    Black armed protesters march against police brutality in US
    Black armed protesters march against police brutality in US
    07.28.2020
    World
    15 day ago
    National Guardsman to testify police using unnecessary force
    World
    National Guardsman to testify police using unnecessary force
    The account of Army National Guard Major Adam DeMarco has challenged key aspects of the Trump administration's explanation for the clearing of the protest in front of the White House.
    07.28.2020
    15 day ago
    Anti-Netanyahu protesters take to streets in Israel
    Anti-Netanyahu protesters take to streets in Israel
    07.28.2020
    World
    15 day ago
    Rockets hit military base housing US forces in Iraq
    World
    Rockets hit military base housing US forces in Iraq
    The attack took place in the evening when the three rockets landed on al-Taji Camp.
    07.28.2020
    16 day ago
    Israeli reports 'security incident' on Lebanon border
    World
    Israeli reports 'security incident' on Lebanon border
    This comes as the Israeli army continues to be on alert along the country's northern borders in anticipation of retaliatory attacks by the Lebanese Hezbollah organization.
    07.27.2020
    16 day ago
    Trump's top adviser tests positive for coronavirus
    Trump's top adviser tests positive for coronavirus
    07.27.2020
    World
    16 day ago
    UK government takes new measures against obesity
    UK government takes new measures against obesity
    07.27.2020
    World
    16 day ago
    Dozens of irregular migrants stranded in Mediterranean
    World
    Dozens of irregular migrants stranded in Mediterranean
    The Mediterranean is the most preferred route by migrants from Africa, mostly from Libya, who are trying to cross Europe through Italy and Malta.
    07.27.2020
    16 day ago
    Protesters set fire to courthouse in Oakland
    Protesters set fire to courthouse in Oakland
    07.27.2020
    World
    16 day ago
    Australia says Google misled consumers
    World
    Australia says Google misled consumers
    Australia’s competition regulator Google of misleading consumers to get permission for use of their personal data for targeted advertising
    07.27.2020
    16 day ago
    Crude oil up with low dollar index
    World
    Crude oil up with low dollar index
    Global oil consumption still remains weak with the rise in the number of coronavirus cases worldwide.
    07.27.2020
    16 day ago
    Turkey launches Operation Yildirim-3 in east
    Turkey launches Operation Yildirim-3 in east
    07.27.2020
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    16 day ago
    Chinese gov't takes control of US consulate in Chengdu
    World
    Chinese gov't takes control of US consulate in Chengdu
    China on Friday ordered the closure in response to Washington’s order for the Chinese consulate in Houston to be shut.
    07.27.2020
    16 day ago
    Rwandan church volunteer admits starting Nantes fire
    Rwandan church volunteer admits starting Nantes fire
    07.27.2020
    World
    16 day ago
    Pollsshows Brits believe Russia interfered in Brexit vote
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    Pollsshows Brits believe Russia interfered in Brexit vote
    According to the poll, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s overall approval rating dropped from -4 to -8.
    07.27.2020
    18 day ago
    British bank denies Chinese media reports
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    British bank denies Chinese media reports
    HSBC statement comes a day after Chinese newspaper published a report accusing HSBC of d lying about Huawei,
    07.25.2020
    18 day ago
    Boeing plans to delay 777X as demand drops for big jets
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    Boeing plans to delay 777X as demand drops for big jets
    Boeing has been working to get the 777X, a larger version of the 777 mini-jumbo, into the hands of customers in 2021.
    07.25.2020
    18 day ago
    Israel strikes Syrian army positions in retaliatory attack
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    Israel strikes Syrian army positions in retaliatory attack
    The strike came a few hours after the Israeli military said blasts were heard from the Syrian-held area of the Golan Heights.
    07.25.2020
    18 day ago
    US unveils Russia continues to supply arms in Libya
    US unveils Russia continues to supply arms in Libya
    07.25.2020
    World
    18 day ago
    China takes security measures outside US Chengdu consulate
    World
    China takes security measures outside US Chengdu consulate
    Police, including many plain clothes officers, gathered outside and closed off the street to traffic.
    07.25.2020
    18 day ago
    UK’s Johnson admits he was weak on handling of crisis
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    UK’s Johnson admits he was weak on handling of crisis
    Speaking to BBC, Boris Johnson said that says maybe he could have managed pandemic differently.
    07.25.2020
    18 day ago
    Russians march for third weekend in protest Putin
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    Russians march for third weekend in protest Putin
    Footage of the protest showed people chanting slogans demanding Putin resign because local people had lost trust in him.
    07.25.2020
    18 day ago
    Assad regime charges outgoing travelers
    World
    Assad regime charges outgoing travelers
    Syrian regime forces demand $100 virus test to leave the country.
    07.25.2020
    18 day ago
    Greek protesters burn Turkish flags
    Greek protesters burn Turkish flags
    07.25.2020
    World
    18 day ago
    Greek premier calls for int'l condemnation for Turkey
    Greek premier calls for int'l condemnation for Turkey
    07.25.2020
    World
    18 day ago
    Iran slams US plane interception over plane harassment
    World
    Iran slams US plane interception over plane harassment
    The Beirut-bound flight of Iran’s privately-owned commercial airline Mahan Air was intercepted by two US F-15 planes in Syrian airspace late on Thursday.
    07.25.2020
    19 day ago
    UK, US accuse Russia of testing space weapon
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    UK, US accuse Russia of testing space weapon
    This is the first time the UK has accused Russia of test-firing weapons in space and comes on the heels of the publication of a UK report saying it had badly underestimated the threat posed by Russia.
    07.24.2020
    19 day ago
    US lashes at Armenian groups' threats against Azerbaijanis
    World
    US lashes at Armenian groups' threats against Azerbaijanis
    On Tuesday a large group of Armenians attacked and injured a much smaller group of Azerbaijanis and Turks who gathered near the LA consulate to peacefully protest recent Armenian aggression.
    07.24.2020
    19 day ago
    Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen released from prison
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    Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen released from prison
    District Judge Alvin Hellerstein ordered the release from prison of Cohen, saying the government retaliated against him for planning to release a book critical of Trump before November's election.
    07.24.2020
    19 day ago
    Italian FM, NATO chief discuss develeopment in Eastern Med
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    Italian FM, NATO chief discuss develeopment in Eastern Med
    Italy's foreign minister, NATO secretary-general discuss recent developments in the region.
    07.24.2020
    20 day ago
    Wildfires sweep through southern Greece
    World
    Wildfires sweep through southern Greece
    Earlier in the day, 10 water-dropping helicopters and seven planes were deployed to help the ground operations.
    07.23.2020
    20 day ago
    Landmines planted by Haftar forces defused in Libya
    World
    Landmines planted by Haftar forces defused in Libya
    The Libyan government says Haftar militias are planting explosives banned by international agreements in civilian settlements, and they should be charged and put on trial with war crimes.
    07.23.2020
    20 day ago
    US to shut Chinese consulate in Houston
    World
    US to shut Chinese consulate in Houston
    The US State Department said on Wednesday the Chinese mission in Houston was being closed “to protect American intellectual property and Americans’ private information.”
    07.23.2020
    20 day ago
    Federal agents shoot tear gas at Portland mayor
    Federal agents shoot tear gas at Portland mayor
    07.23.2020
    World
    20 day ago
    China says UK violates international law
    World
    China says UK violates international law
    London’s decision, which could allow nearly three million Hong Kong residents to settle in Britain, came after Beijing imposed new security legislation.
    07.23.2020
    20 day ago
    China launches first mission to Mars
    World
    China launches first mission to Mars
    Chinese space researchers said the Tianwen-1 Mars probe is expected to reach Mars's gravity field in February 2021.
    07.23.2020
    20 day ago
    Israel deploys troops along northern borders
    World
    Israel deploys troops along northern borders
    According to the Israeli media, the decision came after heightened tensions following the announcement by Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
    07.23.2020
    20 day ago
    Johnson travels to Scotland amid independence concerns
    Johnson travels to Scotland amid independence concerns
    07.23.2020
    World
    20 day ago
    Trump blames coronavirus spike on Black Lives Matters protests
    Trump blames coronavirus spike on Black Lives Matters protests
    07.23.2020
    World
    20 day ago
    Chinese firm announces vaccine could be ready by end of 2020
    World
    Chinese firm announces vaccine could be ready by end of 2020
    A final trial is expected to be completed in the next three months.
    07.23.2020
    20 day ago
    Magnitude-6.6 earthquake hits southwest China
    World
    Magnitude-6.6 earthquake hits southwest China
    The quake struck Nyima County at 4:07 a.m. Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
    07.23.2020
    20 day ago
    Washington DC mayor mandates mask
    World
    Washington DC mayor mandates mask
    We all want to get on the other side of this virus so it is important that we remain vigilant, Mayor Muriel Bowser said.
    07.23.2020
    20 day ago
    US authorities offer $2M reward for Ukrainian hackers
    World
    US authorities offer $2M reward for Ukrainian hackers
    The indictment alleges Radchenko and Ieremenko hacked the Security and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system and stole thousands of confidential files.
    07.23.2020
    21 day ago
    US agrees to pay Pfizer, BioNTech $1.95 billion
    World
    US agrees to pay Pfizer, BioNTech $1.95 billion
    Companies expect to manufacture globally up to 100 million doses by the end of 2020 and potentially more than 1.3 billion doses by the end of 2021.
    07.22.2020
    21 day ago
    Boris Johnson pressed in UK parliament over Russia report
    World
    Boris Johnson pressed in UK parliament over Russia report
    Under pressure, UK premier claimed the opposition was seeking to use the Russia report to undermine Brexit.
    07.22.2020
    21 day ago
    Trump reverses rhetoric as he urges mask-wearing
    World
    Trump reverses rhetoric as he urges mask-wearing
    US President wore a mask for the first time in public during a recent visit to a military hospital but has otherwise eschewed putting one on in front of the press.
    07.22.2020
    21 day ago
    Federal agents and protesters clash in Portland
    Federal agents and protesters clash in Portland
    07.22.2020
    World
    21 day ago
    UN sends 9 more aid trucks to Idlib, Syria
    World
    UN sends 9 more aid trucks to Idlib, Syria
    Idlib falls within a de-escalation zone forged under an agreement between Turkey and Russia.
    07.22.2020
    21 day ago
    EP chief criticizes Erasmus budget cuts
    World
    EP chief criticizes Erasmus budget cuts
    European Parliament President David Sassoli said negotiations on the long-term budget would be needed before parliament approves it
    07.22.2020
    21 day ago
    Pompeo says hopes for quick free trade deal with UK
    World
    Pompeo says hopes for quick free trade deal with UK
    Mike Pompeo also encouraged other nations to push back against the Chinese Communist Party and described China’s leadership as a threat
    07.22.2020
    21 day ago
    Chinese military battles floods
    World
    Chinese military battles floods
    China is witnessing heavy rains since early June, mostly hitting southern China raising water levels in many rivers.
    07.22.2020
    21 day ago
    Major 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Alaska
    World
    Major 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Alaska
    Tsunami warning issued after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake near Perryville, Alaska, National Weather Service announced.
    07.22.2020
    21 day ago
    Serbia admits arms export to Armenia
    Serbia admits arms export to Armenia
    07.22.2020
    World
    21 day ago
    Libya condemns Egypt's decision on military intervention
    World
    Libya condemns Egypt's decision on military intervention
    Egypt's decision came a week after the Tobruk parliament gave Egypt a green light to intervene militarily in Libya under the pretext of protecting the national security of both countries.
    07.22.2020
    22 day ago
    Professional networking site LinkedIn cuts 960 jobs
    World
    Professional networking site LinkedIn cuts 960 jobs
    As lockdowns to contain the coronavirus have hit businesses around the world, LinkedIn’s business has been hit as companies lay off staff or sharply curtail hiring.
    07.21.2020
    22 day ago
    Preparations for opening of Hagia Sophia continue
    World
    Preparations for opening of Hagia Sophia continue
    Earlier, Turkey's top religious body said the presence of these paintings will not be any hindrance to prayers.
    07.21.2020
    22 day ago
    Israeli forces demolish quarantine center in Hebron
    World
    Israeli forces demolish quarantine center in Hebron
    In another development, Israeli bulldozers brought down a home in the city of Salfit on claims of lacking a permit.
    07.21.2020
    22 day ago
    US Secretary visits UK to discuss free trade deal
    World
    US Secretary visits UK to discuss free trade deal
    As UK toughens its stance on China, Mike Pompeo’s visit is an attempt to stiffen Johnson’s resolve and dangle the potential reward of a post-Brexit free trade deal.
    07.21.2020
    22 day ago
    Turkey allows cafes, restaurants to open normal hours
    World
    Turkey allows cafes, restaurants to open normal hours
    In recent weeks the number of daily recoveries has nearly equaled the number of new cases, a benchmark stressed by the country’s health minister.
    07.21.2020
    22 day ago
    Armed man takes people hostage in Ukraine
    World
    Armed man takes people hostage in Ukraine
    An armed man has taken about 20 people hostage in the city of Lutsk in northwestern Ukraine on Tuesday, according to the local police.
    07.21.2020
    22 day ago
    Assad regime attack kills civilians in Syria’s al-Bab
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    Assad regime attack kills civilians in Syria’s al-Bab
    According to the local sources, the village in al-Bab subdistrict targeted by 4 Grad rockets.
    07.21.2020
    22 day ago
    Trump threatens to send federal forces to more cities
    World
    Trump threatens to send federal forces to more cities
    Federal agents last week began cracking down on Portland protests against police brutality and systemic racism, using tear gas to defend federal buildings.
    07.21.2020
    22 day ago
    Azerbaijani forces hit two Armenian drones
    World
    Azerbaijani forces hit two Armenian drones
    The country's defense ministry said that Armenian drones shot down while on border reconnaissance missions over Azerbaijani positions.
    07.21.2020
    22 day ago
    Russia considers military spending cuts
    Russia considers military spending cuts
    07.21.2020
    World
    22 day ago
    Black boxes from downed Ukrainian plane released
    World
    Black boxes from downed Ukrainian plane released
    The Ukrainian Boeing-737 jet was shot down minutes after departing a Tehran airport Jan. 8.
    07.21.2020
    22 day ago
    Probe launched into death of man after Belgian police arrest
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    Probe launched into death of man after Belgian police arrest
    Belgian police said a 29-year-old man of Algerian origin was arrested outside a café in Antwerp on Sunday after he allegedly tried to attack people.
    07.21.2020