Today: November 16, 2024
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Jordan condemns 'terrorist attack' on post at Syria border

Jordan condemned on Sunday the "terrorist attack" on a military advance post just inside its border with Syria that killed three U.S. military and injured dozens, and said it was

Asia|News|World

Russia warship conducts anti-submarine drill in South China Sea - agencies

Russia's Pacific Fleet frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov has conducted an anti-submarine exercise in the South China Sea, Russian news agency reported on Monday, citing the fleet's press

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Iran says it has no link to drone strike in Jordan that killed US soldiers - IRNA

Iran's mission to the United Nations said in a statement on Monday that Tehran was not involved in an attack that killed three U.S. service members in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian

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Hamas reiterates that Gaza war must end for any hostage release

Hamas said on Monday that releasing hostages it is holding would require a guaranteed end to the Israeli offensive in Gaza and withdrawal of all invasion forces, reiterating its

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Suspected Israeli attack on Iranian military advisory site in Syria kills two -Iranian media

Two people were killed and several wounded on Monday in what Iranian and Syrian media said was an Israeli attack on the outskirts of the Syrian capital, with Iran's ambassador to

World

Iraq condemns deadly attack on U.S. troops in Jordan

The Iraqi government on Monday condemned an attack that killed three U.S. service members in Jordan, describing it as part of an escalation which threatens regional stability and

MidEast|Political|World

What is UNRWA, the UN Palestinian refugee agency?

Israel has officially notified the United Nations that it is cancelling the agreement regulating its relations with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA, the Israeli foreign

What is UNRWA, the UN Palestinian refugee agency?
Africa|Crime|News|US|World

US designates former Sudanese minister under war crimes reward program -State Dept

The United States is designating Sudan's former minister of State for the Interior Ahmad Mohammad Harun under its War Crimes Rewards program that offers rewards of up to $5

Crime|News|US

Arrests made in killings of 6 people found slain in California desert

Arrests have been made in connection with the slayings of six people whose bodies were found last week strewn in a desolate patch of California's Mojave Desert, the San

Europe|News|World

Russia destroys 21 Ukraine-launched drones over Crimea and Russian regions -reports

Russian air defence systems destroyed or intercepted 21 Ukraine-launched drones over the Crimean Peninsula and several Russian regions, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday, citing

Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Water heater maker A. O. Smith quarterly profit beats estimates

A. O. Smith beat fourth-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday, helped by strong demand for its water heaters in North America.

Economy|Finance|News|US

US consumer confidence rise to two-year high in January

U.S. consumer confidence increased to a two-year high in January amid slowing inflation and expectations that the Federal Reserve would start cutting interest rates soon.

Americas|Business|US

Mexico to review alleged labor rights violations at Atento centers

Mexico accepted a formal request from the United States on Tuesday to review alleged labor rights violations at call centers belonging to Spanish company Atento in the central

News|World

Iraqi, Jordanian foreign ministers hold call after attack on U.S. outpost in Jordan

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, in a phone call with his Jordanian counterpart on Tuesday, condemned an attack on a U.S. military outpost on Jordanian territory near the border with

News|US

U.S. Chamber sues to block Biden administration digital discrimination rule

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Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah suspends military operations on US forces -statement

Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah announced the suspension of all its military operations against U.S. troops in the region, in a decision aimed at preventing "

Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Stryker forecasts strong 2024 as uptick in surgeries lift demand for devices

Stryker Corp forecast 2024 profit above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, banking on a post-pandemic pick-up in volume for certain surgical procedures at hospitals to drive sales for its

Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Insurer Chubb's Q4 profit surges on stronger underwriting, investment returns

Chubb Limited reported a surge in fourth-quarter adjusted profit on Tuesday, helped by stronger underwriting and investment incomes, sending U.S.-listed shares of the insurer up 2.8% in

Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Robert Half expects weak quarterly revenue on sluggish hiring activity, shares slip

Recruitment services firm Robert Half forecast first-quarter revenue slightly below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, hit by sluggish hiring activity.

News|US

U.S. F-16 jet crashes in South Korea, pilot safe - Yonhap

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Yemen's Houthis say they will target U.S., British warships in self defense - Al Massirah

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Wednesday they plan to continue targeting U.S. and British warships in the Red Sea in self defense, the group's military spokesperson said in a

Asia|News|World

New China defence minister holds video talks with Russia's Shoigu

China's new defence minister Dong Jun held a video call with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday, according to a defence ministry statement, in his first public

Business|Economy|Finance|US

Mastercard's fourth-quarter profit jumps on buoyant spending

Payments processor Mastercard on Wednesday reported an 11% jump in fourth-quarter profit, driven by resilient consumer spending during the holiday season as labor markets remained strong

Europe|News|World

Russia and Ukraine say they have completed a prisoner exchange

Russia and Ukraine said on Wednesday they had completed a prisoner exchange, the first since the crash last week of a Russian military transport plane that Moscow says was

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Factbox-Aviation lessor settlements with Russia over trapped planes

Aircraft leasing firms have secured settlements with Russia totalling more than $2.5 billion for over a quarter of the roughly 400 aircraft stuck in the country since Moscow's

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