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Afghan troops retake prison attacked by IS group; 29 killed

Afghan army says about 1,000 inmates who escaped from the prison during the fighting had been found by security forces across the city; It wasn’t immediately clear if any prisoners still at large

Associated Press , 19:09 , 08.03.20

'Squad' member Tlaib may be vulnerable in tough primary

Congresswoman, who is of Palestinian descent and expressed support for BDS, is set to face off against Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones in Michigan's Aug. 4 primary, in what is seen as a battle between progressives and establishment

Associated Press , 14:06 , 07.23.20

Global coronavirus cases exceed 15 million

As virus-related fatalities reach 616,000, nations watch carefully for second wave, with some reintroducing restrictions; United States, Brazil, India, Russia and South Africa hit hardest by virus

Reuters , 10:13 , 07.22.20

Afghan girl kills two Taliban fighters after parents murdered

Qamar Gul, aged between 14 and 16, grabbed her family's AK-47 and shot dead the fighters after they stormed her parents' home and killed the couple outside their home over the father's support of the government

AFP , 21:26 , 07.21.20

Germany: anti-Hitler plotters a model for today's military

During memorial ceremony, German defense minister decries right-wing soldiers who admire Nazi-era Wehrmacht army and says they have no place in today’s military

Associated Press , 18:57 , 07.20.20

Global coronavirus deaths top 600,000 as countries battle surges

U.S. heads list with 140,119 deaths as WHO again reports single-day record of new infections with 259,848; president of Iran, which has region's worst outbreak , says as many as 25 million Iranians could have been infected

Associated Press , 11:12 , 07.19.20

Russia trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine data, say UK, U.S. and Canada

UK cybersecurity organization says Russian-backed hacker group is behind series of attacks on Canadian and British institutions working on COVID-19 vaccine

Reuters , 21:56 , 07.16.20

Moderna Phase 1 results show coronavirus vaccine safe, induces immune response

Trial shows promising results despite mild or moderate side effects; U.S. disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says if vaccine can induce a response comparable with natural infection, 'that's a winner'

Reuters , 09:43 , 07.15.20

Sweden transfers funds to an anti-Israeli organization

Palestinian Swedish lobby previously called to boycott 2019 edition of Eurovision Song Contest held in Israel, hosted representatives of terrorist factions, and praised 'martyrs'

Itamar Eichner , 20:34 , 07.13.20

Florida sets one-day coronavirus record, more than most of world

The record increase of more than 15,000 new cases in a day came as Disney World reopened and state authorities closed some businesses; if Florida were a country, it would rank fourth in the world for the most new cases in a day

Reuters , 08:38 , 07.13.20

Deceased U.S. cat gets voter registration application in mail

Ron Tims says he was mailed voter registration application addressed to Cody Tims, his cat, who died 12 years ago; Secretary of State’s Office says even if Cody were to show up at the polls, he wouldn’t be allowed to vote since he doesn't state ID

Associated Press , 14:35 , 07.12.20

In first, Trump dons masks in visit to a military medical facility

The president, who had previously refused to wear a mask in public or ask other Americans to do so, tells reporters while meeting wounded soldiers, 'it's a great thing to wear a mask' but only in 'particular settings'

Reuters , 09:59 , 07.12.20

Germany saw rise in far-right and far-left crime in 2019, report says

Gov't cracks down as ideologically driven crimes soar, imposing tougher gun ownership rules and stricter monitoring of hate speech online; domestic security agency chief reports 17% increase in anti-Semitic crime

Reuters , 22:57 , 07.09.20

U.S. sets global record for daily coronavirus cases, prompting tough actions

Officials in New Jersey, one of the hardest-hit states, make mask wearing mandatory after over 60,000 new COVID-19 infections were reported across the U.S.; Oklahoma officials say Trump's rally likely to have contributed to latest outbreak

Reuters , 08:48 , 07.09.20

Brazil's president tests positive for coronavirus

Jair Bolsonaro confirms the test results in a statement on national television while wearing a mask, which he often ditched during public appearances, claiming his history as an athlete would protect him from COVID-19

Associated Press , 18:45 , 07.07.20

UN chief warns COVID-19 provides opportunity for terrorists

With global attention focused on tackling pandemic, terror groups seek to capitalize by undermining state authority, integrating virus into propaganda to exploit divisions and weaknesses among enemies

Associated Press , 13:22 , 07.07.20

Trump repeats vow to defeat 'radical left' in July 4th speech

The president says 'the anarchists, the agitators, the looters' want Americans to feel ashamed of themselves and he will not allow 'an angry mob' to 'tear down our statues, erase our history, indoctrinate our children'

Reuters , 08:45 , 07.05.20

Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell arrested in U.S.

Charge sheet claims British socialite and former girlfriend of the late sex-trafficker 'assisted, facilitated and contributed to Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of minor girls'

Associated Press , 18:04 , 07.02.20

U.S. reverses steps to reopen after 50,000 daily coronavirus cases

Following the biggest one-day spike since the start of the pandemic, governors of some states extend emergency public health orders and instruct closures of bars, indoor restaurants; 'Indoors is the problem more and more,' says NYC mayor

Reuters , 08:29 , 07.02.20

Germany shakes up elite army force over extreme-right ties

Top commando unit KSK to be partially dissolved due to extremism, ‘toxic leadership,’ defense minister says; internal probe over disappearance of 48,000 rounds of ammunition and 62 kgs of explosives initiated by the military

AFP , 11:35 , 07.01.20

Pompeo pushes Iran arms embargo at UN, Russia says U.S. knee on Iran's neck

Secretary of State tells virtual Security Council meeting that countries in the Middle East 'from Israel to the Gulf' are 'speaking with one voice - extend the arms embargo'; arms embargo set to expire in October

Reuters , 21:29 , 06.30.20

Pizza with pepperoni swastika shocks Ohio couple

Little Ceasers fires two employees, issues apology over 'joke' pizza; 'This kind of hate being spread around and not taken seriously is why the world is becoming so,' says customer

Reuters , 14:07 , 06.30.20

China passes national security law in turning point for Hong Kong

Law - which reportedly aims to tackle subversion, terrorism, separatism, and collusion with foreign forces - raises fears the legislation will crush the global financial hub's rights and freedoms

Reuters , 09:27 , 06.30.20

Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over killing of top general

U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook calls Iran's move nothing more than a propaganda stunt claiming it has nothing to do with national security, international peace, or promoting stability

Associated Press , 17:29 , 06.29.20

Report: Trump mulls quitting presidential race if polls don't improve

GOP source tells Fox News he's heard whispers Trump could drop out of the race if he believes he has no chance against Biden; 'This is the granddaddy of fake news,' says Trump's campaign spokesman

Ynet , 08:40 , 06.29.20

Global coronavirus cases exceed 10 million

As deaths worldwide near half a million, experts warn that resurgence of infections could be a recurring pattern in the coming months and even well into 2021; U.S., Brazil, Russia and India record over 10,000 daily diagnoses

Reuters , 09:03 , 06.28.20

U.S. says if no arms embargo on Iran it will seek UN sanctions

Pompeo speaks ahead of briefing to Security Council members, warns Iran will be able to purchase advanced weapons systems, become global arms dealer of choice for terrorists and rogue regimes

Associated Press , 10:35 , 06.25.20

U.S. cites rise in Iran-backed and white supremacist attacks

The State Department report on terrorism says that despite heavy blow to Islamic State, extremist groups affiliating themselves with IS or funded by Iran continued to foment terrorism; attacks attributed to white nationalists 'of particular concern'

Associated Press , 21:06 , 06.24.20

Putin hails Nazi defeat in virus-delayed Red Square parade

More than 14,000 soldiers take part in Moscow military event as Russia reports over 7,000 daily coronavirus infections and Russians prepare to vote on referendum which will possibly keep the president in power until 2036

Associated Press , 16:40 , 06.24.20

AOC-ally leads against veteran pro-Israel lawmaker in early NY Dem primary results

Jamaal Bowman beating veteran Congressman Eliot Engel by more than 20 percentage points; mail-in ballots still to be counted; Bowman backed by the IfNotNow - a left-wing Jewish group that lambasted Engel for allegedly being "on the wrong side of history."

i24NEWS , 13:46 , 06.24.20

U.S. soldier charged with plotting to help neo-Nazis attack own unit

The indictment says 22-year-old Ethan Phelan Melzer forged ties with neo-Nazis online, who he believed had connections to jihadists, in an attempt to stage an attack on Americal troops that would start a '10-year-war in the Middle East'

AFP, Reuters , 10:59 , 06.23.20

Trump administration extends visa ban to non-immigrants

A senior White House official says the freeze on work visas until the end of the year will open up to 525,000 jobs for Americans; ban applies to green cards issued outside U.S. as well as H-1B, H-2B, J-1 and L-1 work visas

Associated Press , 08:37 , 06.23.20

China's annual dog-meat fair opens despite coronavirus

Animal rights groups say they expect attendance of the 10-day festival in the city of Yulin to be much smaller this year; fair usually attracts thousands of visitors, many of whom buy dogs on display in cramped cages

Reuters , 14:23 , 06.22.20

Soros conspiracy theories surge as protests sweep U.S.

Jewish investor and philanthropist has donated billions of dollars of his personal money to liberal and anti-authoritarian causes around world, and has been subject of anti-Semitic attacks and conspiracy theories for decades

Associated Press , 18:06 , 06.21.20

UK police: Park stabbings that killed 3 was a terror attack

Following initial assessment that the incident in Reading was not terror related, U.K.'s coordinator of counterterrorism policing now says they are taking over the investigation after 25-year-old Libyan man was arrested

Associated Press , 14:10 , 06.21.20

Trump suggests U.S. slows virus testing to avoid bad statistics

In his first rally since the start of COVID-19 pandemic, the president also takes aim at racial justice protesters, saying, 'left-wing mob is trying to vandalize our history'; Democratic presidential rival Joe Biden said Trump was 'putting politics ahead of the safety of the American people'

Associated Press , Reuters , 08:16 , 06.21.20

Facebook takes down Trump ads over 'organized hate' policy

Social network removes ads showing red inverted triangle, similar to one used in Nazi concentration camps, with text asking users to sign petition against Antifa after movement stirs unrest in U.S.

Reuters , 22:56 , 06.18.20

Court rejects Trump bid to end young undocumented immigrants' protections

Illegal aliens will retain protection from deportation, authorization to work in U.S.; liberal judges say administration didn't pursue end of program properly, conservative justices dissent

Associated Press , 18:18 , 06.18.20

NZ premier slams border officials who let in virus patients

Jacinda Ardern says it was 'unacceptable failure' on part of nation’s authorities after the two were granted an exemption to leave mandatory 14-day quarantine after arriving from London; the pair came in contact with 320 people before testing positive for COVID

Associated Press , 11:07 , 06.17.20

N.Korea blows up inter-Korea liaison office, raising tensions

Incident north of border comes as nuclear diplomacy with U.S. at an impasse; leader’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, warned over weekend of building ‘collapsing’

Associated Press , 13:08 , 06.16.20

What do new U.S. sanctions mean for Syria?

Analysis: New host of sanctions expected to be mounted on Syrian economy in addition to existing U.S. and EU embargoes; Damascus calls move escalation of economic warfare against its citizens

Reuters , 23:05 , 06.15.20

Yankee go home: What does moving troops out of Germany mean?

In-depth: Trump's plan to reduce active-duty personnel in the country by more than 25% was prompted by Germany's inability to spend 2% of its GPD on defense; the decision was not discussed with Germany, nor with any other NATO members

Associated Press , 14:55 , 06.14.20

U.S., China, Korea, Egypt report rise in virus cases as curbs ease

Chinese report the highest daily rise since mid-April, with most cases recorded in Beijing, while Egypt sees its biggest daily increase since the start of the outbreak; in U.S. some states see more than 1,000 per day

Associated Press , 10:02 , 06.14.20

George Floyd's brother decries 'a modern-day lynching' in testimony to Congress

Philonise Floyd tells congressional panel his brother, whose death sparked mass, nationwide protests, didn’t deserve to die 'over $20'; 'His life mattered. All our lives matter. Black lives matter,' he says

Reuters , 09:38 , 06.11.20

Two weeks after his death, George Floyd's life celebrated at Houston funeral

Some 500 family members and high-profile guests, such as Rev. Al Sharpton, gather in Houston to bury the man whose death at the hands of a police officer sparked mass, nationwide protests in the U.S.

Reuters , 21:40 , 06.09.20

Thousands pay tribute to George Floyd as pressure mounts for U.S. police reform

Procession passes by coffin in Fountain of Prase Church in Houston; 'I'm glad he got the send-off he deserved' one man says, 'I want the police killings to stop. I want them to reform the process to achieve justice' he adds

Reuters , 09:14 , 06.09.20

U.S. authorities seek to question UK's Prince Andrew over Epstein

Reports say DOJ sent mutual legal assistance treaty request to British authorities to aid in investigation of the royal, who had close ties with convicted sex offender

Reuters , 22:56 , 06.08.20

Virus, racial unrest force Trump campaign to recalibrate

In-depth: White House advisers and campaign aides apparently grow increasingly concerned about the president's reelection chances due to his handling of coronavirus and nationwide protests against killing of George Floyd

Associated Press , 15:45 , 06.08.20

With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus

The sovereign island becomes the first country to have beaten COVID-19, with the last case reported 17 days ago; 'We almost certainly will see cases here again,' says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

Associated Press , 12:44 , 06.08.20

Minneapolis council votes to dismantle police as protests continue

Council president of the U.S. city, where the killing of George Floyd sparked nationwide protests, says they are committed to building a 'new model' of its police force 'that actually keeps our community safe'; Minneapolis mayor opposes the decision

AFP , 08:48 , 06.08.20

Anti-racism protesters rally around world, topple statue

People demonstrating throughout the globe to denounce the police killing of George Floyd and show solidarity with protests in the U.S. and elsewhere

Associated Press , 22:33 , 06.07.20

Global coronavirus death toll passes 400,000

U.S. still the worst-hit country, with over 110,000 dead, as world reaches another grim milestone; Brazil, one of the hardest-hit countries in South America, ceases with reporting fatalities and infections from virus

Associated Press , 19:37 , 06.07.20

Detained U.S. Navy veteran freed by Iran, making his way home

Prisoner's release part of agreement involving Iranian American doctor prosecuted by Justice Department, followed months of quiet negotiations over prisoners; 'nightmare is over,' says mother Joanne

Associated Press , 19:06 , 06.04.20

George Floyd was infected with COVID-19, autopsy reveals

Autopsy shows that Floyd, whose death sparked protests across the U.S., contracted coronavirus; there was no indication in the autopsy report that virus played any role in his death

Reuters , 16:55 , 06.04.20

Madeleine McCann is dead, German prosecutor says

Police say murder suspect, 43, is a German man who lived near the resort of Praia da Luz, where the girl vanished in 2007, aged just 3; the man served several prison terms for pedophilia and sexual abuse charges

Reuters , 15:22 , 06.04.20

Ousted State watchdog confirms investigations into Pompeo

Steve Linick tells the congressional panel that prior to being fired by Trump, he was probing secretary of state on alleged misuse of government resources by Pompeo and his wife, involving arms sale to Saudi Arabia

Associated Press , 11:12 , 06.04.20

Trump's former defense chief likens protest response to Nazis

In a letter published by the Atlantic, James Mattis denounces a militarization of U.S. tactics in trying to contain the demonstrations over killing of George Floyd; Trump responded by calling Mattis 'world’s most overrated General!

Reuters , 08:36 , 06.04.20

Minnesota AG issues warrant for arrest of 3 officers involved in Floyd death

The new charges were sought by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who called the protests unleashed by the death 'dramatic and necessary' and said Floyd's life 'had value and we will seek justice'

Associated Press , 23:39 , 06.03.20

Snapchat curbs Trump posts for inciting 'racial violence'

American social media company says it 'will not amplify voices who incite racial violence and injustice by giving them free promotion on Discover,' referencing the youth-focused platform's section for recommended content

AFP , 22:55 , 06.03.20

Dangerous: Around world, police chokeholds scrutinized

Immobilization techniques under fire after George Floyd was killed by a police officer kneeling for more than eight minutes on his neck during arrest; Israel Police spokesperson says 'there is no tactic or protocol that calls to put pressure on the neck or airway'

Associated Press , 14:13 , 06.03.20