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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

Meghan and Harry welcome second child, Lilibet 'Lili' Diana

Spokesman for the couple confirms Duchess of Sussex gave birth to a baby girl, whose first name is a nod to Her Majesty The Queen's nickname, while the middle name is in the honor of Harry's late mother, Princess Diana

Associated Press , 19:55 , 06.06.21

Vaccine drive brings drop in Europe virus cases

While still focal point of some of severe coronavirus outbreaks in April, European tourism industry now revitalized in time for summer, with sharpest decline in COVID infections in the world

Associated Press , 10:21 , 05.30.21

Synagogue, mosque and church to join under one roof in Berlin

Project founders say the 'House of One' - the world's first house of prayer to accommodate all three Abrahamic religions - would offer a beacon of hope for dialogue amid rising religious and social tensions in Germany

Reuters , 19:36 , 05.27.21

U.S. concerns over China said threatening UAE arms deal

Unease grew after Chinese army planes spotted in Emirati airport; WSJ quotes American officials as saying that preserving Israel's military qualitative edge, preventing China from accessing its advanced technology are preconditions for weapons deal

Ynet , 13:25 , 05.26.21

Germany bans three Hezbollah-affiliated groups in anti-terrorism crackdown

German police conduct early morning raids at locations believed to be connected to organizations accused of fundraising for Hezbollah under the pretense of humanitarian aid

i24NEWS , 23:50 , 05.19.21

Iran talks resume amid growing hopes of a resolution

Islamic Republic's delegate says while progress made in bringing Tehran and Washington back to tattered 2015 accord, several key issues still must be addressed by diplomats with their governments at home

Associated Press , 23:41 , 05.19.21

Germany commemorates icon of resistance to Nazism

Sophie Scholl, along with other members of the 'White Rose' resistance group, was arrested and later executed in 1943 after scattering leaflets critical of Adolf Hitler's regime and the war from a balcony at the University of Munich

Associated Press , 23:00 , 05.09.21

Russia commemorates Victory Day with military might as tensions with West soar

Over 12,000 troops, 80 military aircraft and over 190 pieces of military hardware, incl. intercontinental ballistic missile launchers march in Moscow's Red Square on 76th anniversary of USSR's victory over Nazi Germany in WWII

Reuters , 19:14 , 05.09.21

Facebook board upholds Trump suspension

Social media giant, along with Twitter, banned the former U.S. president due to concerns of further violent unrest following the deadly Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol by his supporters

Reuters , 16:35 , 05.05.21

German FA panel to investigate president over Nazi remark

Fritz Keller sparks outrage and calls for his resignation after likening DFB vice-president Rainer Koch to Roland Freisler, the infamous head of the Nazi party's court in the 1940s

AFP , 18:16 , 05.04.21

Mexico City metro overpass collapses onto road; 23 dead

Hundreds of police officers and firefighters cordoned off the scene Tuesday as desperate friends and relatives of people believed to be on the train gathered outside the security perimeter waiting for news

Associated Press , 15:37 , 05.04.21

Biden declares U.S. 'on the move again' in first speech to Congress

Marking 100 days in office, POTUS promotes 'once-in-a-generation investment vital to America's future' to keep up with China and other challengers; Republican senator denounces Biden plan as government overreach and 'socialist dreams'

Reuters , 09:07 , 04.29.21

Feds execute warrant at Rudy Giuliani's NYC home, sources say

The Trump attorney and former New York City mayor has been under investigation for several years over his business dealings in Ukraine, suspected of dig up dirt against Joe Biden and his son Hunter

Associated Press , 19:44 , 04.28.21

Virus-ravaged India deploys army to help hospitals as countries promise aid

With cases rising by more than 350,000 in 24 hours, some northern states say they are unable to cope with influx of patients and dead, with crowded medical facilities running out of oxygen supplies and beds

Reuters , 19:11 , 04.26.21

Over billion COVID-19 vaccine doses administered globally

At least 1,002,938,540 doses have been administered in 207 countries and territories; high-income countries account for almost half of all shots administered despite housing just 16% of global population; Israel leads in vaccinations per capita

AFP , 17:55 , 04.25.21

Biden to recognize massacre of Armenians as genocide, sources say

Anticipated move, which would break away with decades of White House policy, could further complicate already tense relationship with U.S.' NATO ally Turkey, which denies killings were systematically orchestrated

Reuters , 09:41 , 04.22.21

Minneapolis jury convicts ex-policeman of murdering George Floyd

President Biden calls the murder conviction a 'step forward' but says such a verdict was much too rare in a country plagued by systemic racism; Chauvin convicted of three charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter

Reuters , 08:29 , 04.21.21

Much more work needed in Iran nuclear talks despite progress, EU says

Efforts to bring Tehran and Washington back to 2015 accord to resume next week and will hamer out further steps pertaining to U.S. sanctions and Islamic Republic's breaches of deal

Reuters , 21:49 , 04.20.21

Nuclear talks make some progress, interim agreement possible, Iranian officials say

Tehran and world powers discuss lifting U.S. sanctions and adress Islamic Republic's recent breaches of the deal to bring both parties back into full compliance with the accord

Reuters , 21:05 , 04.19.21

Prince Philip makes final journey as UK holds minute of silence

Funeral of Duke of Edinburgh, who died aged 99 on April 9, is attended by all senior royal family, including Prince William and Prince Harry who did not walk or stand next to each other during the proceedings

Reuters , 17:19 , 04.17.21

Growing concern over Iran's decision to up uranium enrichment level

European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal and Saudi Arabia all call on Iran to avoid further escalation of tension as level of enriched uranium falls just short of military grade; Iran says decision to raise enrichment levels comes after sabotage of Natanz nuclear facility blamed on Israel

Reuters , 17:10 , 04.14.21

Muslims mark Ramadan amid virus surge and renewed curbs

With prohibition on crowded shoulder-to-shoulder gatherings, as well as large gatherings for meals, Muslim countries all over the world refuse to let pandemic stop them from marking the holy month altogether

Associated Press , 17:32 , 04.13.21

Britain's Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, dies aged 99

With 'deep sorrow,' Buckingham Palace announces death of Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle; President Rivlin sends his 'deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy' to the queen

Reuters , 15:36 , 04.09.21

From Israel to Italy, Christians mark second pandemic Easter

Restrictions prevent foreign pilgrims from flocking to Jerusalem religious sites during Holy Week, including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where many Christians believe Jesus was crucified, buried and rose from the dead

Associated Press , 14:19 , 04.04.21

Iran, world powers to discuss U.S. return to nuclear deal, compliance

'Participants will discuss the prospect of a possible return of the United States to the JCPOA and how to ensure the full and effective implementation of the agreement by all sides,' EU says

Reuters , 00:38 , 04.02.21

Australia lists neo-Nazi Sonnenkrieg Division as terrorists

Listing enables all available terrorist offenses and penalties to apply to members of the UK-based extremist group, including up to 25 years in prison for some offenses

Associated Press , 22:23 , 03.22.21

EU imposes China sanctions over Xinjiang abuses

In first in over three decades, penalties against the Asian superpower freeze Chinese officials' assets in Europe, bar them from traveling in bloc; Beijing blacklists 10 EU individuals and four entities in response

Reuters , 17:40 , 03.22.21

New lockdowns in Europe, overseas fans banned at Tokyo Olympics

France, Poland, Ukraine impose new restrictions as new global infections climb 14% in past week, with mass protests against the measures in the UK and Germany; Pakistan PM Imran Khan tests positive; row over AstraZeneca vaccine continues

AFP , 09:45 , 03.21.21

Fully vaccinated people can gather unmasked with others indoors, CDC says

U.S. health agency allows meetings without face covering or social distancing, but stresses need to keep masks on in public, avoid large gatherings as growing swathes of the population are immunized against the pathogen

Reuters , 20:29 , 03.08.21

Swiss agree to outlaw facial coverings in 'burqa ban' vote

Constitutional amendment proposed by the far-right Swiss People’s Party passes with 51.2%, with MP dubbing the facial covering 'a symbol of extreme, political Islam' which he says has no place in Switzerland

Reuters , 21:35 , 03.07.21

S.Africa's top judge ordered to apologize for pro-Israeli remarks

Judiciary panel says it found chief justice's remarks 'offending' and 'particularly aggravating' and called to 'unreservedly' retract statements after declaring his love and prayers for Israel

AFP , 22:39 , 03.04.21

Swedish police probing knife attack as possible 'terror crime'

At least eight wounded when suspect attacked people in the small town of Vetlanda; suspected attacker arrested and hospitalized after being shot; PM Lofven condemns incident, says domestic security agency also working on case

News Agencies , 22:14 , 03.03.21

Former French president Sarkozy sentenced to jail over corruption charges

Prosecutors persuade the judges that Sarkozy had offered to secure a plum job in Monaco for top judge in return for confidential information about an inquiry into allegations that he had accepted illegal payments for his 2007 presidential campaign

Reuters , 15:57 , 03.01.21

EU mulls vaccination passports to resurrect tourism after COVID-19

With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines now gathering pace, some governments are pushing for quick adoption of an EU-wide certificate for those already inoculated so that people can travel again

Reuters , 23:47 , 02.24.21

Bells toll for lives lost as U.S. reaches 500,000 COVID deaths

Honoring the dead, POTUS Biden orders U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff on public buildings and grounds until sunset on Friday; Fauci says pandemic is worst thing to happen in over 100 years

Reuters , 06:42 , 02.23.21

Blinken: U.S. seeks to extend, strengthen nuclear pact with Iran

Top U.S. diplomat says committed to ensuring Tehran never acquires nuclear arms, will address other areas of concern, including Islamic Republic's destabilizing regional behavior and ballistic missile development and proliferation

Reuters , 16:58 , 02.22.21

Blinken: 'The path to diplomacy is open right now' with Iran

Speaking to National Public Radio the Secretary of State says that U.S. President Joe Biden’s public stance clear, if Iran resumes compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal the United States would do so as well

Reuters , 07:01 , 02.17.21

French Assembly passes bill aiming to curb Islamism

Legislation, which did not single out a particular religion, is set to crack down on practices such as forced marriage and virginity tests, as well as impose tough measures on religious associations and non-mainstream schooling

Reuters , 21:29 , 02.16.21

France to vote on 'anti-extremism' bill to tackle radical Islamism

Controversial legislation said to breach religious freedom and criticized as 'heavy handed' by US envoy on religious freedom last year, was prompted by the murder of school teacher Samuel Paty last October after showing pupils cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed

AFP , 14:15 , 02.16.21

Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal

Ex-president expected to reemerge from a self-imposed hibernation in Florida to exact revenge on 7 GOP senators who voted to convict him in the Senate trial and resume friendly media interviews after weeks of silence

Associated Press , 09:08 , 02.15.21

With Trump impeachment trial over, wary Washington seeks to move forward

Lawmakers focus on President Biden's political agenda after Trump's contentious acquittal on charges of inciting Capitol riot but disagreements over the proceedings are likely to linger

Reuters , 17:12 , 02.14.21

Acquitted again by Senate, Trump still a powerful force in Republican politics

With only 7 Republicans voting for conviction, it highlights just how powerful a grip he has on the party he remade in his image, with strategists saying the RNC won't be able to win elections without Trump supporters anytime soon

Reuters , 09:02 , 02.14.21

U.S. Senate acquits Trump as Republicans save him in impeachment again

Chamber votes 57-43 to convict, short of 2/3 majority needed; seven GOP senators vote in favor of conviction; Trump is only the third president ever to be impeached by the House of Representatives, as well as the first to be impeached twice

Reuters , 23:04 , 02.13.21

Dems to focus on 'terrible toll' of Capitol riot in Trump trial

House managers prosecuting impeachment case in Senate to illustrate former president's 'role in assembling, inciting and inflaming insurrectionists,' aide says, as well as center on Trump's 'lack of remorse' during and following Jan. 6 siege

Reuters , 20:15 , 02.11.21

Socially-distanced Iran marks 1979 revolution on wheels

State TV shows cars, motorcycles and bicycles moving through dozens of locations where normally tens of thousands of people march at annual event; participants wave national flags, signs reading 'Death to America' and 'Death to Israel'

Reuters , 18:09 , 02.10.21

Trump trial gets go-ahead after emotional, graphic first day

Trump's lawyers insist he is not guilty, and his fiery words just figures of speech, asserting he cannot be convicted as a former president; Senators ruled that impeaching a president after he leaves office is constitutionally permissible

Associated Press , 07:59 , 02.10.21

Graphic video of Capitol attack opens Trump's historic impeachment trial

100-seat Senate set to decide whether ex-president is responsible for the violent insurrection on Jan.6, which saw 5 dead; proceedings expected to last at least a week and could be extended further

Reuters , 22:27 , 02.09.21

Iran and North Korea continue missile cooperation, UN warns

Report also says Pyongyang is continuing to violate various nuclear resolutions, includes denial from Tehran, which said findings were based on 'false information and fabricated data'

AFP , 11:22 , 02.09.21

U.S. moves to rejoin UN rights council, reversing Trump anew

To the dismay of pro-Israel lobby, Biden administration set to announce it will return as an observer to the Geneva-based body, after Trump quit it citing ongoing bias against Jerusalem and human rights abuses of some of its member states

Associated Press , 10:41 , 02.08.21