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Two dead after shooting at Latin street festival in Toronto
New York, July 12, (dpa/GNA) – Two people were killed, and six others injured in a shooting, at a salsa festival in the Canadian…
New York Times writers subpoenaed over reports on Trump’s new plane
New York, July 12 (dpa/GNA) – Four New York Times journalists have received subpoenas from the Manhattan US Attorney’s Office, after they reported on…
Lindsey Graham, veteran Republican senator and Trump ally, dies at 71
Washington, July 12, (dpa/GNA) – US Senator Lindsey Graham, a veteran Republican lawmaker and influential voice on national security who became one of President…
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates across Gulf
Washington/Tehran, Jul y 12 (dpa/GNA) – The United States launched another wave of strikes against Iran overnight, in retaliation for an attack on a…
Trump says Strait of Hormuz is ‘open,’ contradicting Iran
Washington, July 12, (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump, on Sunday claimed that the Strait of Hormuz was “open,” contradicting statements made by Iran…
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 3,889
CARACAS, July 9 (Xinhua/GNA) – The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela has climbed to 3,889, with 16,740 people injured, Venezuelan National…
Mexico to pursue US legal action over migrant deaths
Mexico City, July 9, (dpa/GNA) – Mexico will pursue legal action in the United States, following the deaths of several Mexican nationals during operations…
One dead in Argentina during World Cup celebrations
Buenos Aires, July 8, (dpa/GNA) – A man has died during spontaneous World Cup celebrations in Argentina, local media reported on Wednesday. After the…
Urgent: U.S. forces strike Iran for 2nd straight day
WASHINGTON, July 8 (Xinhua/GNA) – U.S. forces conducted strikes against Iran for a second straight day on Wednesday, to “degrade” Iran’s ability “to threaten…
U.S. Central Command forces have started conducting additional strikes against Iran
Washington, July 8, (Xinhua/GNA) – U.S. Central Command forces have started conducting additional strikes against IranGNA
US reinstates sanctions on Iran’s oil trade after tanker attacks
Washington, July 7 (dpa/GNA) – The United States is reinstating sanctions on Iran’s oil trade, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday, revoking a waiver…
US military strikes Iran after tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Washington, July 7 (dpa/GNA) – The US military struck targets in Iran, following recent attacks on several tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, US…
Trump says ‘I asked for a review’ of Balogun World Cup suspension
Washington, July 6, (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump, has confirmed he asked FIFA to look again at a suspension for US World Cup…
Belgium appeal against Balogun reinstatement ineligible, FIFA says
New York, July 6, (dpa/GNA) – US striker Folarin Balogun, is free to play against Belgium in the World Cup last 16 later on…
Trump call did not influence Balogun decision, FIFA boss says
Vancouver, July 6, (dpa/GNA) – FIFA chief, Gianni Infantino, says a call from US President Donald Trump about Folarin Balogun’s red card, in no…
Trump optimistic on ending Ukraine war ahead of NATO summit in Turkey
Washington, July 6, (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump, expressed optimism on Monday on progress in bringing the war in Ukraine to an end,…
Russians entered restricted floors to climb Empire State Building – Attorney’s Office
New York, July 6 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – Russian roofers Angelina Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov (Beerkus), who climbed the Empire State Building in New York…
Venezuela: union, at least 7 journalists dead in earthquake
Vemezuela, July 5,(Vsn/Adnkronos/GNA) At least seven journalists and communication operators, died as a result of the earthquakes that hit the Venezuelan coast on June…
Venezuela quake death toll nears 3,000
Rio de Janeiro, July 5, (dpa/GNA) – The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to at least 2,954, with more than…