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US Nearing Deal to Use Pakistan's Airspace for Military Ops in Afghanistan. Here's What's in it for Imran Khan
Pakistan has expressed a desire to sign a MOU in exchange for assistance with its own counterterrorism efforts and help in managing the relationship with India.
Colombia Armed Forces Capture Top Drug Trafficker Otoniel -sources
Dairo Antonio Usuga, known as Otoniel, Colombia's most sought after drug trafficker and leader of the Clan del Golfo, was captured on Saturday during an operation carried out by the country's armed forces, military and police sources confirmed.
Fires, Drought Weakened 10K Trees Near Giant Sequoia Groves
Upwards of 10,000 sequoia trees weakened by wildfires, drought, disease or age must be removed in California, work that will keep a nearby highway closed to visitors who seek the worlds two largest sequoia trees.
Peru Surpasses 200,000 Covid Fatalities, Says Official; Death Rate Per Capital Highest in the World
Peru's virus death rate has been falling since April when it reached 2,500 a week.
Vietnam to Open Phu Quoc Island to Vaccinated Tourists in November
Tourists will need to show vaccine certificates together with a negative Covid-19 test result before being allowed in.
Giuliani Associate Convicted Of Campaign Finance Crimes
A New York jury convicted a former associate of Rudy Giuliani on Friday of charges that he made illegal campaign contributions to influence U.S. politicians and advance his business interests.
Las Vegas Man Charged With Voting Twice In November 2020
A Las Vegas businessman is facing criminal charges of voting twice in the November 2020 election, including with his dead wifes ballot, Nevada state Attorney General Aaron Ford announced Thursday.
Canada Will Look To Make More Temporary Migrants Permanent, Minister Says
Canada may extend the deadline of a program created this year to give temporary residents working in key sectors a route to permanent residency, and is considering expanding the program's eligibility to include refugee claimants, Canada's immigration mini...
Palace: Queen Spent Night In Hospital After Scrapping Trip
Buckingham Palace said Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II spent a night in a hospital after being advised by her doctor to rest.
Arthur Ashe Mural Defaced With White Nationalist Insignias
A mural of Black tennis legend and Richmond, Virginia, native Arthur Ashe was defaced with insignias associated with a white nationalist group, police said Thursday.
Online Threats Draw Longest Term Yet In Capitol Riot Probe
A man who pleaded guilty to posting threats on social media in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Thursday to 14 months in prison, the longest term to date resulting from the federal investigation of the insurrection.
Oklahoma GOP Leaders Upset Over Nonbinary Birth Certificate
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and other Republican leaders expressed outrage Thursday after learning the State Department of Health issued a birth certificate this year with a nonbinary gender designation.
25-year-old Man Charged with Murder of British MP David Amess: Police
Ali Harbi Ali, who was arrested at the scene of the killing in Leigh-on-Sea, east of London, last Friday, also faces a separate charge of preparing acts of terrorism.
North Korea Claims Latest Missile Test Didn't Target US
North Korea has hit back at U.S. criticism over its test of a submarinelaunched ballistic missile this week, saying it was rightfully exercising its rights for selfdefense and that the weapon doesnt specifically target the United States.
Morgan Freeman Interviews Police Recruits In Alabama Town
The latest batch of police recruits in an Alabama beach town faced an interview board that included law enforcement experts and a civilian who was recognizable by his voice if not by his face: Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman.
U.S., European Officials To Discuss Iran On Friday In Paris -sources
The U.S. special envoy for Iran will meet British, French and German diplomats in Paris on Friday to discuss stalled efforts to get Iran to resume compliance with the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal, three diplomatic sources said on Wednesday.