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Syrian Military Chief Makes Rare Visit To Jordan To Discuss Border Security
Syria's defence minister visited Jordan on Sunday to discuss stability on their mutual border, the first such meeting since the Syrian conflict erupted a decade ago when the two neighbours supported opposing factions, officials said.
IS Claims Syria Gas Pipeline Attack that Led to Power Outages in Damascus, Its Outskirts
The Deir Ali station southeast of Damascus generates half of Syria's power needs, Electricity Minister Ghassan al-Zamel said.
7 People Injured In Honolulu By Falling Branch Of Huge Tree
At least seven people were injured Saturday in the collapse of a large tree branch in Honolulu's Waikiki neighborhood, Hawaii News Now reported.
Navalny Allies Accuse YouTube, Telegram Of Censorship In Russian Election
Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's allies accused YouTube and Telegram of censorship on Saturday after the video platform and messaging app restricted access to their antigovernment voting recommendations for Russia's parliamentary election.
As UN High-level Meet Gets Underway, Will World Leaders Have to Show Proof of Vaccination | Explained
US does not require proof of vaccination to enter the country, only negative tests from some countries, so there is no enforcement at airports.
San Diego Synagogue Shooter Avoids Death Penalty With Plea
A 22yearold former nursing student pleaded guilty to the murder of one person and the attempted murders of 53 others in connection with a 2019 deadly shooting at a Southern California synagogue on the last day of Passover, effectively ending the possibili...
Durst Jury Reaches Verdict In Killing Of His Best Friend
A Los Angeles jury reached a verdict Friday in the lengthy murder trial of New York real estate heir Robert Durst.
Mexico's Columbus Statue Won't Be Back Anytime Soon
A statue of Christopher Columbus that was taken down from Mexico Citys central boulevard wont be going back up for months.
'My Children Need Food': Kabul Streets Turn Into Flea Market as Afghans Struggle Amid Economic Collapse
In a desperate need to survive, Afghans were seen selling everything to find enough money to get food or arrange resources to escape
Japan Issues Alert After Volcano Erupts Causing Multiple 'Explosions'
The Japan Meteorological Agency set the alert level at three on a scale of five
House Republican Who Voted to Impeach Trump Won't Run Again
The first of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol announced Thursday night he will not seek reelection next year.
Afghan Finance Ministry Working On Getting Public Sector Salaries Paid
Afghanistan's government is working on resolving a series of problems that have held up salaries for public sector workers, the finance ministry said on Thursday, as the new Taliban administration struggles to restart the stalled economy.
EXCLUSIVE: US Wanted to Replace Top Envoy Khalilzad Hours Before Taliban Takeover in Kabul
There was frustration with Zalmay Khalilzad, at the White House, who was a Trump appointee, since the killings and blasts in Kabul didn’t end and Taliban was going back on commitments.
France Suspends 3,000 Unvaccinated Health Workers Without Pay, 'Several Dozens' Had Offered to Quit
President Emmanuel Macron gave staff at hospitals, retirement home workers and the fire service an ultimatum in July to get at least one shot by September 15.
Afghanistan LIVE Updates: Al-Qaeda Regrouping in Taliban-controlled Nation; Indian-origin Man Abducted in Vehicle Used by Insurgents
Afghanistan Updates: In a recent move, the Taliban said they will call back the former government police to maintain Kabul security along with Taliban forces.
Acting On Tip, German Police Step Up Guarding Of Synagogue
Police stepped up their protection of a synagogue in western Germany on Wednesday evening after receiving information about a possible threat, but no injuries were reported.
