Today: November 16, 2024
Today: November 16, 2024

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Russia says it hits Ukraine's energy infrastructure and gas production facilities

The Russian air force has conducted a massive strike on objects of energy infrastructure and the gas industry in Ukraine, Russian defence ministry said on Sunday.

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US construction spending falls for second straight month in February

U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in February as strength in single-family homebuilding was more than offset by weaknesses in nonresidential and public projects.

Health|Science|US

Texas says bird influenza detected in person who had contact with presumed infected dairy cows

Texas on Monday reported a human case of avian influenza in a person who had contact with dairy cows presumed to be infected with the virus.

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Argentina beats hedge funds' lawsuits in New York over nonpayments

Argentina won the dismissal of six lawsuits by Aurelius Capital Management and other hedge funds accusing the South American country of skipping payments on securities linked to

Crime|News|US

FBI detains would-be gate-crasher in Atlanta

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested a would-be intruder who tried to ram his car through the front gate of the agency's Atlanta field office on Monday, according to FBI

Europe|News|World

Which EU member states have introduced temporary border checks?

The European Union is dealing with an increase in legal and illegal migrant arrivals, spurring some member countries to temporarily reintroduce border checks within what is normally a wide

Which EU member states have introduced temporary border checks?
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Charting the Fed's economic data flow

The U.S. central bank held its benchmark overnight interest rate steady in the 5.25%-5.50% range at the conclusion of its July 30-31 policy meeting, but since then Federal Reserve Chair

Charting the Fed's economic data flow
Business|Economy|Europe

European companies cut jobs as economy sputters

Elevated levels of inflation and the impact of the war in Ukraine have forced companies across Europe to freeze hiring or cut jobs.

European companies cut jobs as economy sputters
Crime|News|US

Wisconsin man gets over 7 years in prison for firebombing anti-abortion office

A Wisconsin man was sentenced to over seven years in a federal prison on Wednesday for the 2022 firebombing of a conservative anti-abortion group's office, the U.S.

Crime|Europe

Police arrest international gang in $686 million medicinal cannabis scam

Spanish police said on Saturday it led an international operation to arrest a gang which allegedly defrauded 645 million euros ($686.41 million) from victims in 35 countries in a

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Drones seen flying from direction of Iran over Iraq’s Sulaymaniya, security sources tell Reuters

A number of drones were seen flying from the direction of Iran over Iraq's Sulaymaniya province, three security sources told Reuters on Saturday.

MidEast|World

Jordan's air defence ready to shoot down any Iranian aircraft that violate its airspace

Jordan's air defences were ready to intercept and shoot down any Iranian drones or aircraft that violate its airspace, two regional security sources said.

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US shoots down Iranian drone aircraft bound for Israel-US officials

The U.S. military has shot down Iranian drone aircraft headed toward Israel on Saturday, three U.S. officials said, without disclosing how many drones were shot down or the

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Reaction to Iran's drone, missile attack on Israel

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, in an attack that could lead to a major escalation between the regional

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Ukraine attack on Russia-controlled town kills 16, official says

A Russia-installed official in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region said on Sunday that the death toll from shelling by Ukraine's military on the town of Tokmak had risen to 16 people.

MidEast|News|World

Jordan, Iraq reopen airspace after Iran attacks

Jordan and Iraq reopened their airspace on Sunday after closing it late on Saturday as Iran launched drone and missile attacks against Israel, both countries said on Sunday.

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Jordan says it intercepted flying objects that entered its airspace

Jordan intercepted some flying objects that entered its airspace on Saturday night to ensure the safety of its citizens, a cabinet statement said on Sunday.

Europe|News|World

G7 leaders to discuss Iranian attack in Sunday video call

Italy, which holds the rotating presidency of the G7, has called a video meeting of G7 leaders on Sunday to discuss Iran's attack on Israel late on Saturday.

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Two killed by Ukrainian strikes in Kherson region, says Russian-installed official

Two people have been killed by Ukrainian strikes on the Russian-held parts of Ukraine's Kherson region, Russian-installed regional head Vladimir Saldo said on Sunday.

MidEast|News|World

Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war

Israel said its strikes against Iran on Saturday were in retaliation for Tehran's strikes on Israel on Oct. 1, the latest exchange in an escalating conflict between the arch-rivals.

Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war
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Iran informed Turkey in advance of its operation against Israel - Turkish source

Iran informed Turkey in advance of its planned operation against Israel, a Turkish diplomatic source told Reuters on Sunday, adding that the U.S. conveyed to Iran via Ankara that

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What are Israel's Iron Dome and Arrow missile defences?

Israel has multi-layered air defences against attacks by regional adversaries such as Iran, where military sites were hit by Israeli strikes on Saturday in the latest exchange in the

What are Israel's Iron Dome and Arrow missile defences?
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The legal troubles of former US President Donald Trump

The U.S.

The legal troubles of former US President Donald Trump
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US, China officials discuss Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea

The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia discussed Middle East developments, the South China Sea and Taiwan issues with Chinese counterparts in Beijing, the State Department said on

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Citi wealth division's CIO Bailin to depart

Citigroup's David Bailin, chief investment officer (CIO) at the global wealth division, will leave next month after 15 years at the bank, he said in a LinkedIn post on Monday.

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