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Mexican President Says U.S. Avocado Suspension Being Looked At
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday authorities are looking at a U.S. decision announced at the weekend to temporarily suspend avocado shipments on security grounds from the western state of Michoacan.
Canada Police Clear Key US Border Bridge But Trucker Protests Still Crippling
A heavy police cordon continued to protect the Ambassador Bridge area on Sunday afternoon, with protesters still nearby and police indicating they would make further arrests.
Former Sudanese Transitional Council Member Mohamed Al-Faki Suleiman Arrested - Family Source
A former member of Sudan's dissolved transitional council, Mohamed AlFaki Suleiman, has been arrested, a family source said on Sunday.
U.S. F-22 Fighter Jets Arrive In UAE Following Houthi Attacks
U.S. F22 fighter jets arrived at an air base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday following a spate of unprecedented attacks in Abu Dhabi by Houthi fighters in Yemen, the U.S. Air force said on Saturday.
Standoff Continues Between Canada Police And Protesters Blocking Key U.S.-Canada Bridge
A standoff between Canadian police and protesters blocking a key bridge to the United States continued on Saturday, more than seven hours after authorities moved in seeking to end the blockade of the important trade corridor.
Wall Street Drops, Oil Prices Jump On Ukraine Conflict Worries
Global shares dropped on Friday on rising worries over escalating UkraineRussia tensions and the prospect of a tightened interest rate hike timeline from the U.S. Federal Reserve in response to decadeshigh inflation.
Bolsonaro Allies Allegedly Pushing Fake News Effort, Brazil Police Document Says
A group of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's allies allegedly is coordinating a disinformation campaign and targeting of his political rivals ahead of the Oct. 2 presidential election, according to a public extract from a federal police probe.
Ukraine Crisis: Russia Intensifies Wargames, West Calls It Precursor To Invasion
Ukraine says that Russia's wargames in the Black and Azov seas are intended to cause economic destabilization and part of its hybrid war
France Launches Terrorism Probe Over Attack In Northern Benin
French prosecutors said on Thursday they had opened a terrorism investigation into a recent attack on park rangers in northern Benin, in which a French national was among six people killed.
U.S. Urges N.Korea To Focus On Needs Of Its People, Not Missiles
The United States called on North Korea on Monday to defund its nuclear and ballistic missile programs and prioritize the needs of its own people, as Russia and China blamed sanctions for worsening the humanitarian situation in the hermit Asian state.
If Russia Invades Ukraine, There Will Be No Nord Stream 2, Biden Says
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday warned that if Russia invades Ukraine, there would be no Nord Stream 2, but did not specify how he would go about ensuring the controversial pipeline would not be used.
Oil Settles Down Off 7-yr Highs; U.S.-Iran Talks Eyed
Oil prices settled lower on Monday on faint signs of progress in nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, which could lead to the removal of U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil sales.
Israel PM Naftali Bennett Vows Action as Police Pegasus Spying Scandal Widens
Pegasus, a malware product, is at the centre of an international scandal following revelations that it was used by governments worldwide to spy on activists, politicians, etc.
Australia To Reopen Its Borders On February 21, PM Scott Morrison Announces
The announcement marks the end of one of the world's most strictest and longest-running travel restrictions imposed since the end of the pandemic.
Dolphins Hire Mike McDaniel As Head Coach
The Miami Dolphins hired San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel as their head coach Sunday, making him the first minority candidate to get hired so far this offseason.
Herbert, Crosby Send AFC To 41-35 Win In Pro Bowl's Return
Justin Herbert hit Mark Andrews with two touchdown passes, leading the AFC to a 4135 victory over the NFC on Sunday in the return of the Pro Bowl.