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Israel Strikes Gaza for Second Day After Incendiary Balloons Attack
A security source in the Palestinian enclave confirmed the strike had hit a base belonging to the military wing of Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas, with no injuries reported.
11 US Troops Wounded in Iran Attack on Iraq Base After Soleimani Killing
At the time of the attack, most of the 1,500 US soldiers at the base had been tucked away in bunkers after advance warning from superiors.
Three Turkish Soldiers Among 10 Killed in Car Bomb Blast in Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group had earlier said the three soldiers and seven Turkish-backed fighters died in the blast in the village of Suluk, about 20 kilometres southeast of the Syrian border town of Tal Abyad.
House Prosecutors Read Charges to Senate as Donald Trump Impeachment Trial Opens
The events, unfolding during an election year as Trump seeks another term, will be a test not only of his presidency but also of the nation's three branches of power and its system of checks and balances.
Model Gigi Hadid Excused from Harvey Weinstein Jury Duty: US Media
Gigi Hadid told Judge James Burke that although she knew Weinstein — and actress Salma Hayek, who accused the disgraced movie mogul of sexual assault — she could still be fair and impartial.
Trump 'Knew Exactly What Was Going on' in Ukraine, Says Giuliani Associate Ahead of Impeachment Trial
Trump has strongly denied allegations he ordered a campaign pressuring Ukrainian officials to investigate the business dealings of former vice president Biden and his son, part of the impeachment inquiry that will formally read out charges facing the pres...
Eyewitness to Horror: New York Museum Opens Exhibit of Art by Holocaust Victims
'Rendering Witness: Holocaust-Era Art as Testimony,' which opens this week at the lower Manhattan museum, comes at a time when U.S. anti-Semitic hate crimes have spiked and memories of the horrors of the Holocaust are fading.
EU Chief Vows 'Day and Night' Talks on Post-Brexit Trade Deal
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, on a visit to Ireland, said that formal talks would begin at the end of February or early March and simultaneously cover a range of issues.
Ukraine Asks Iran to Hand Over Black Boxes of Downed Ukrainian Passenger Plane
The Office of the General Prosecutor said it would take "all measures" to properly decode the black boxes and "preserve evidence in the investigation of the accident".
Retired Surgeon Alejandro Giammattei Sworn in as New President of Guatemala
Giammattei announced the promotion of a legal initiative to declare criminal gangs as terrorist groups. In addition, he spoke of education reform and also stressed that fighting malnutrition would be a priority for his administration.
People Were 'Lied to' About Ukraine Jetliner Crash, Says Iran's Javed Zarif During New Delhi Visit
The comments by Mohammad Javad Zarif in New Delhi represent the first time an Iranian official referred to the earlier story that a technical malfunction downed the Ukraine International Airlines flight as a lie.
After Crisis Talks, Queen Agrees to Offer Prince Harry and Meghan 'Period of Transition' in UK & Canada
In a statement released by the Buckingham Palace after the crisis talks, it emerged that the details of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's future roles will be fleshed out over time.
Kidnapper Armed With Explosives Holding 3 Hostages Killed by China Police
The incident took place in Hohhot, capital of the northern Inner Mongolia region, where the suspect had fired a homemade gun as a threat.
89 Niger Soldiers Dead After Jihadist Attack on Military Camp
The attack happened in the same region where 71 Niger soldiers were killed in December by the Islamic State group.
Lahore High Court Resumes Hearing Petitions Filed by Convicted Former President Musharraf
A special court on December 17, 2019, handed down death penalty to Musharraf after six years of hearing the treason case against him.
'Move Towards Stability and Peace': Libya to Sign Ceasefire Agreement in Moscow
The oil-rich North African country has been wracked by bloody turmoil since a 2011 NATO-backed uprising killed long-time dictator Muammar Gaddafi, with multiple foreign powers now involved.