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Migrants Pelt Mexico's National Guard With Rocks
A group of migrants trying to walk across southern Mexico pelted officers of Mexicos National Guard with a hail of rocks Thursday, apparently injuring at least one guardsman.
US Strike that Killed 10 Afghan Civilians Did Not Violate Law of War, Says Pentagon Probe
Three adults, including a man who worked for a US aid group, and seven children were killed in the August 29 operation.
Deadly U.S. Strike In Kabul Missed Evidence Of Child Present, Investigation Finds
An August U.S. drone strike in Kabul that killed 10 civilians was not caused by criminal negligence but by a series of errors, including not noticing a child minutes before the strike took place, an investigation by a military inspector general found on W...
Prosecutors Seek 44 Months In 1st Sentence For Riot Violence
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday recommended a prison sentence of nearly four years for a New Jersey gym owner who is on track to be the first person sentenced for assaulting a law enforcement officer during the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Leading Democrat Adam Schiff Urges Less U.S. Ambiguity Over Taiwan Defense
The chairman of the influential House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday urged the Biden administration to be less ambiguous about what he called a U.S. obligation to defend Taiwan from attack by China.
Labor Leader Apologizes For Likening Holocaust To Mandates
A Kansas labor leader apologized Wednesday for remarks he made during a legislative hearing comparing COVID19 vaccine mandates to the Holocaust that killed millions of Jews.
U.S. Says Hopes Iran Returns To Nuclear Talks On Nov. 29 "In Good Faith"
The United States on Wednesday said U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley will be heading the U.S. delegation in Iran nuclear talks which will resume on November 29 and said Washington hoped that Tehran returns to talks ready to negotiate and in good...
From Using Foreign Currencies to Banning IPL & Kite-flying, List of Activities That Taliban Govt Has Prohibited
The Taliban have banned music and female voices on television and radio channels in Kandahar province.
Springboks Starting New Backline Against Wales
South Africa will field a newlook backline featuring Damian Willemse, Jesse Kriel and Herschel Jantjies against Wales at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
Pope Francis Urges Intl Community to Use Honesty, Responsibility & Courage in Addressing Global Warming
Pope wrote in his message for the COP26 conference, that we must acknowledge how far we remain from achieving the goals set for tackling climate change.
Union Seeks Biden Admin's Help In Charleston Port Dispute
As port logjams across the country continue to constrain the U.S. supply chain, the union that represents dockworkers at South Carolina's ports tells The Associated Press it is calling on the Biden administration for help in a dispute related to a new shi...
Media Make Fresh Plea For Access To Ex-cop Potter's Trial
News organizations made a fresh plea Monday to the judge overseeing the case of a former suburban Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of Daunte Wright, asking her to allow live video coverage of the trial because of the continuing threat of CO...
Officials: Damaged US Navy Sub Struck Underwater Mountain
The U.S. Navy has determined that a submarine damaged in a collision in the South China Sea in early October struck a seamount, or underwater mountain, two defense officials said Monday.
Mexican Villages Try To Preserve Authentic Day Of The Dead
The famed Day of the Dead ceremonies around Mexico's Lake Patzcuaro were once again thronged with visitors on Monday, economic relief for a touristdependent region that suffered from last year's pandemic shutdown of the observance.
U.S. Judge Dismisses Most Money Laundering Charges Against Maduro Ally Saab
A U.S. judge in Florida on Monday dismissed money laundering counts against Alex Saab, an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, but he remains accused of one count of conspiracy to launder money, a court filing showed.
'If Glasgow Fails, the Whole Thing Fails': Hours Before Climate Summit, UK PM Johnson Warns on COP26
COP26 president Alok Sharma opened the two-week summit in Scotland's biggest city earlier on Sunday, saying the talks were the "last, best hope" to keep that target alive.