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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

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