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FBI releases declassified 9/11 document after Biden order

Following a demand by the relatives of nearly 3,000 victims that perished in the terrorist attack, president orders publication of a partially redacted document outlining ties between Saudi government and the hijackers

Reuters , 10:41, 09.12.21

IAEA chief in Iran for talks before showdown with West

Rafael Grossi to meet with Iran's new Atomic Organization chief Mohammad Eslami, to discuss access to monitoring equipment in nuclear sites, answers on the uranium particles found at the undeclared former sites

Reuters , 08:41, 09.12.21

'Unbearable sorrow': Americans reflect on 20th anniversary of Sept. 11

Ceremony in lower Manhattan begins with moment of silence at exact time first of two planes flew into World Trade Center's twin towers, after which relatives began to read aloud names of 2,977 victims to the thousands who had gathered at the site

Reuters , 19:05, 09.11.21

Taliban takeover risks emboldening Jihadists worldwide, analysts say

Rapid ousting of the Western-backed Afghan government by terrorist group will provide Islamic fundamentalists with an example of how patience and careful strategy can pay off even after previous defeats

AFP , 17:19, 09.05.21

Taliban push deep into Afghanistan's holdout Panjshir Valley

While resistance fighters claiming successful in keeping Islamists at bay, analysts say they are struggling as rebel commanders warn of a 'large-scale humanitarian crisis' and thousands 'displaced by Taliban onslaught'

AFP , 10:40, 09.05.21

China bans 'insufficiently masculine' men from TV

Regulator says broadcasters must 'resolutely put an end to sissy men and other abnormal esthetics,' using an insulting slang term for effeminate men — 'niang pao,' or literally, 'girlie guns'

Associated Press , 18:23, 09.02.21

New York, New Jersey declare emergencies, at least six reported dead in record rains

Mayor Bill de Blasio calls on residents to stay indoors and escribes the flooding and weather on Wednesday night as a 'historic weather event'; NYC subway lines suspended and roads closed to non-emergency vehicles

Reuters , 14:12, 09.02.21

Biden defends departure from 'forever war,' praises airlift

Facing tough questions about U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, POTUS says doesn't believe safety and security of America enhanced by continuing to deploy thousands of troops and spending billions in Afghanistan

Associated Press , 10:21, 09.01.21

Echoes of 2015 as EU grapples with Afghan migration, security challenges

More hawkish members of the bloc - including Austria, Denmark and Czech Republic - vehemently oppose the hosting of refugees, with some saying they are afraid situation could again result in terrorist attacks on European soil

Reuters , 21:50, 08.31.21

Hurricane Ida lashes Louisiana, knocks out New Orleans power

President Biden declares emergency, orders immideate federal aid to the area; 60-year-old man killed after tree falls on him near Baton Rouge; 150-mph winds make storm 5th strongest hurricane to ever hit U.S. mainland

Reuters , 08:21, 08.30.21

U.S. says drone kills suicide bombers targeting Kabul airport

Spokesman for the American military's Central Command calls the strike 'self-defense' against Afghanistan's branch of IS, considered especially brutal having a year ago assaulted a maternity hospital in Kabulin, where they killed women and infants

Associated Press , 19:08, 08.29.21

U.S. airstrike targets Islamic State member in Afghanistan

Central Command says the drone strike was conducted in Nangahar province against an IS member believed to be involved in planning attacks against the United States in Kabul as swift retaliation promised by president

Associated Press , 09:37, 08.28.21

U.S. braces for more ISIS attacks after 169 killed in Kabul airport carnage

Central Command chief says U.S. commanders were on alert for more attacks after two blasts killed dozens, including 13 American service members; Biden tells ISIS that U.S. will 'hunt you down and make you pay'

Reuters , 09:46, 08.27.21

At least 12 U.S. troops killed in Kabul airport attack, officials say

Pentagon spokesman confirms multiple American fatalities after 2 blasts tore through crowds thronging airport gates; although official number of dead stands at 22, the unofficial tally puts the number of casualties at 70; Islamic State claims responsibility

Reuters , 22:12, 08.26.21

Attack on Kabul airport kills at least 13; airlift thrust into chaos

No organization claimed responsibility for the blasts but Washington and allies had been urging civilians to stay away from the airport because of a threat of attack by Islamic State militants

Associated Press , 19:14, 08.26.21

UK sees very credible threat of imminent IS Kabul airport attack

Britain's foreign ministry advises people not to travel to area, where thousands are waiting for flights out of Afghanistan ahead of an Aug. 31 deadline, with armed forces minister saying intel on possible suicide attack 'much firmer'

Reuters , 10:52, 08.26.21

German show traces Nazi-era artists’ success after the war

Berlin museum exhibition explores careers and works of more than 100 painters and sculptors who figured on a list of 'Divinely Gifted' artists, compiled in 1944 on behalf of Adolf Hitler and Joseph Goebbels

Associated Press , 18:35, 08.25.21

IS threat forces U.S. changes to evacuations at Kabul airport

Biden administration yet to commit to extending Aug. 31 deadline for withdrawal of American personnel, foreign nationals and Afghans at risk of Taliban retribution; despite security warning, pandamonium continues in the area as hundreds attempt to flee the country

Associated Press , 09:26, 08.22.21

Anti-Taliban forces massing in Panjshir Valley, Russia says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says resistance movement forming in country's last holdout — led by vice-president Amrullah Saleh and Ahmad Massoud, son of a famed Northern Alliance commander

AFP , 17:42, 08.19.21

Several killed in flag-waving protests against Taliban in Afghanistan

Video posted on social media shows a crowd of men and some women waving black, red and green national flags in Kabul, while Taliban claims they will not take revenge against old enemies and will respect the rights of women

Reuters , 14:34, 08.19.21

Evacuations from Afghanistan gather momentum as Taliban promise peace

Group vows no retribution against soldiers, contractors and says will respect rights of women; G7 leaders agree to discuss common strategy and approach to country's new regime next week

Reuters , 09:05, 08.18.21

Life returning to a new normal as Taliban consolidate power

Despite group's calls of a general amnesty and vague assurances for womens' rights, many Afghans are adjusting to accommodate return of the new hardline Islamist regime - if not by direct order, then at least for self-preservation

AFP , 13:51, 08.17.21

Biden: Afghan chaos 'gut-wrenching' but stands by withdrawal

President says he had warned Ghani, who was appointed Afghanistan's president in a U.S.-negotiated agreement, to be prepared to fight a civil war with the Taliban after U.S. forces left; 'they failed to do any of that,' he adds, conceding takeover quicker than expected

Associated Press , 07:44, 08.17.21

Shops close, security guards flee in Afghan capital

Hundreds of people were seen dashing with their luggage towards the safety of the airport, where evacuations were taking place, with U.S. troops deployed there forced to fire in the air to deter the out of control crowds

Reuters , 09:19, 08.16.21

Afghan president flees as country prepares for Taliban to take power

Ashraf Ghani reportedly leaves for Tajikistan following Taliban's swift takeover of country, reaching capital Kabul hours earlier; Islamist group says its awaiting 'peaceful transfer' as both sides, U.S. officials prepare to meet in Qatar to discuss handover

Reuters , 17:47, 08.15.21

Afghan president said set to cede power as Taliban enter Kabul

Taliban says it is awaiting 'peaceful transfer' of capital after promising not to take it by force; group's negotiators head to presidential palace to discuss transfer, Afghan official says; panic sets in as many rush to flee via Kabul airport, last route out of country

Associated Press, Ynet , 13:57, 08.15.21

Taliban enter Afghan capital as U.S. diplomats evacuate by chopper

Hundreds of refugees escaping the terror group's massive blitz across the country were seen unloading belongings from taxis and families standing outside embassy gates, while Kabul's downtown is packed with people stocking up on supplies

Reuters , 11:51, 08.15.21

Chemical watchdog demands more information from Syria

International chemical weapons watchdog says Assad government torpedoed attempts to inspect two cylinders linked to an alleged chemical attack on town of Douma, adds government reported cylinders destroyed in an Israeli airstrike in June

Associated Press , 15:58, 08.05.21

WHO calls for halting COVID-19 vaccine boosters in favor of unvaccinated

Call for moratorium is the strongest statement yet from the UN agency at a time when countries deliberate the need for boosters to combat the fast-spreading Delta variant of the coronavirus

Reuters , 20:42, 08.04.21

Gantz heading to Paris in wake of Macron spyware claim

Defense Ministry says Gantz to meet with French counterpart following claims that France's president appeared on list of targets for malware created by Israeli cybersecurity company NSO, a product whose sale is under supervision of government watchdog

AFP , 10:44, 07.27.21

Macron calls national security meeting over claims of Pegasus spyware in France

French president is said to be 'following this subject closely and takes it very seriously' after phone numbers for Macron and 15 members of his government appeared on leaked lists of targets

AFP , 11:20, 07.22.21

Olympic opening ceremony director fired for Holocaust joke

Kentaro Kobayashi, who in a statement apologized for 'extremely inappropriate' 1998 skit, is latest in a line of scandals plaguing the Games, with Japan pushing for the event despite health warnings

Associated Press , 08:46, 07.22.21

England's 'freedom day' marred by soaring cases and isolation chaos

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it's the right time to lift the restrictions despite UK is forecast to soon have more new infections each day than it did at the height of a second COVID wave

Reuters , 13:55, 07.19.21

Death toll from Germany, Belgium floods nears 160 as search for survivors continues

Authorities in western Germany say some 90 people died in the Ahrweiler district south of Cologne, while 43 were confirmed dead in neighboring North Rhine-Westphalia; at least 27 people have died in Belgium in wake of heavy downpours

News agencies , 14:03, 07.17.21

Search in Florida collapse to take weeks; death toll reaches 90

As Israeli rescue team departs in a touching farewell ceremony, others from around U.S. continue unrelenting search for the 31 people still missing among the ruins of Surfside apartment block that collapsed in middle of night last month

Associated Press , 12:46, 07.12.21

Virgin Galactic's Branson soars to space aboard rocket plane

Launch of the VSS Unity passenger rocket plane sees flamboyant British entrepreneur and his crew reach boundary of space at an altitude of 85.9 km above New Mexico, in journey many hope will mark the blastoff of the nascent space tourism industry

Reuters , 21:04, 07.11.21

Olympics bans spectators after Tokyo declares COVID-19 emergency

Japanese PM Suga says essential to prevent capital from becoming source for another infection wave, as Delta variant continues to spread across megacity; Games president calls decision 'regrettable'

Reuters , 21:26, 07.08.21

Global COVID-19 deaths hit 4 million amid rush to vaccinate

Despite worldwide vaccination drive, the delta variant continues to spread as world reaches another grim milestone; U.S. has the world's highest reported death toll at over 600,000, followed by Brazil at over 520,000

Associated Press , 15:07, 07.08.21

Tears, prayers mark end to search for Miami condo survivors

Following 2-week search for survivors, Surfside authorities said they had come to conclusion there was 'no chance of life' in the rubble of the Champlain Towers South; death toll now stands at 54, with 86 people unaccounted for

Associated Press , 08:58, 07.08.21

Storm threat hangs over renewed search at Florida condo site

After four more victims found in the rubble of the destroyed building, death toll climbs to 28 with 117 people still missing; search and rescue crews say demolition of remainder of structure clears new paths for search to continue

Associated Press , 17:56, 07.06.21

Americans' 4th of July celebrations sparkle after pandemic cancellations

Despite a surge of the Delta variant, Americans celebrate this year's Independence Day with traditional pyrotechnic shows, eating and drinking contents as well as patriotic parades after last year's festivities were scrapped due to COVID

Reuters , 22:56, 07.04.21

Demolition crews move in at collapsed Florida condo tower amid storm fears

Search and rescue mission suspended Saturday afternoon so workers could begin boring holes to hold explosives in concrete of still-standing portion of building with Tropical Storm Elsa forecast to hit state in coming days

Associated Press , 13:09, 07.04.21

U.S. and Iran show no move to put nuclear deal back on track

UN political chief Rosemary DiCarlo tells Security Council that diplomatic efforts in Vienna 'offer critical opportunity' for the U.S. and Iran to return fully to the deal; calls for Iran to resume agreement with IAEA

Associated Press , 09:27, 07.01.21

UN chief urges U.S. to remove Iran sanctions as agreed in 2015

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the move could facilitate return to 2015 nuclear deal, which he claims is the only way to ensure Islamic Republic's nuclear program remains for peaceful purposes

Reuters , 08:39, 06.30.21

Iran power cuts fuel fears in Iraq as scorching summer peaks

Power outages motivated by Iraq's $4 billion debt to Iran for energy imports prompt resignation of Iraqi electricity minister; Iraqis call for mass protest in the oil-rich province of Basra

Associated Press , 23:03, 06.29.21

'Excruciating:' Florida collapse search stretches to Day 6

Rescue workers have only been able to uncover two additional bodies through the wreckage of twisted steel and concrete, with 150 people still unaccounted for

Associated Press , 15:03, 06.29.21

Death toll climbs to 11 in Florida condo collapse

Despite no survivors being pulled from the ocean-front ruins of the Champlain Towers South condo, officials insist they are not losing hope; 150 people still listed as missing six days after disaster

Reuters , 08:20, 06.29.21

U.S. strikes Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria

Targets include operational and weapons storage facilities at two locations in Syria and one location in Iraq in second retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militia since Biden took office five months ago

Reuters , 08:56, 06.28.21

Riots in Lebanon over economy injure 10 soldiers, protesters

Sporadic protests erupt as longstanding political deadlock exacerbates economic crisis, leading to local currency crashing to historic lows and severe shortages of vital products

Associated Press , 18:19, 06.27.21

Dozens unaccounted for in Florida beachfront building collapse

Some 20 Jews are said to be among missing in the Miami area high-rise; one person already found as officials say death toll could rise as rescue crews continue to search ruins

Reuters , 22:43, 06.24.21

Diplomats: Progress made in Vienna at Iran nuclear talks

Officials involved in the negotiations say they are concerned that the election of hard-line Raisi to Iranian presidency could complicate a possible return to the 2015 agreement

Associated Press , 19:21, 06.20.21

Germany moves to ban Hamas flags

Decision comes following spate of violent incidents that took place during anti-Israel demonstrations amid last month's conflict between Israel and Palestinian terror groups in Gaza

i24NEWS , 15:29, 06.20.21

Close Khamenei loyalist sanctioned by U.S. set to win Iran vote

Electing hardliner Ebrahim Raisi could alarm Washington and liberal Iranians, analysts of Iranian politics say, especially given Biden's sharpened focus on human rights globally

Reuters , 17:55, 06.17.21

Biden, Putin in agreement Iran must not have nuclear weapons

In what leaders describe as pragmatic discussions, they decide to hold arms control, cybersecurity talks and the return of ambassadors; Biden raises matter of human rights and health of opposition leader Navalny

Reuters , 21:14, 06.16.21

German soldiers dismissed over Hitler birthday song

Servicemen - part of NATO mission to Lithuania - suspected of bullying, threatening violence, filming sexual assault against another soldier, as well as singing anti-Semitic songs during party at local hotel

Reuters , 18:00, 06.16.21

Historic UAE interfaith house to open in 2022

Abrahamic Family House, being built on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, will house Imam Al-Tayeb Mosque, St. Francis Church and Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue in same complex, as well as cultural center that aims to encourage people to exemplify solidarity within a community

TPS , 15:29, 06.16.21

Biden, Putin meet for long-anticipated summit

After moths of sharp rhetoric, two leaders shake hands before entering Geneva mansion for what is expected to be four or five hours of talks; both sides set out to lower expectations ahead of first meeting since U.S. president took office

The Associated Press , 15:06, 06.16.21

Outsider Khan must steer war crimes court through choppy waters

New top prosecutor at ICC will be closely watched as he replaces Fatou Bensouda amid a host of ongoing, controversial probes, including alleged Israeli 'war crimes' in the Palestinian territories and atrocities committed by U.S. troops in Afghanistan

Reuters , 17:56, 06.15.21

Caution on Iran nuclear deal as G7 leaders vow to stop bomb

Diplomats warn negotiations with Iran still need more time after EU coordinators suggest differences over 2015 accord limiting Iran's nuclear activities had narrowed further

Associated Press , 23:49, 06.13.21

Hundreds arrested in high-tech global crackdown on organized crime

Multinational operation dubbed 'Trojan Horse' is one of biggest infiltrations and takeovers of specialized encrypted network, with $148 million in cash and tons of drugs seized in raids around world

Reuters , 16:42, 06.08.21