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Wildfire destroys homes, causes injuries in California

A fierce wildfire that erupted in the US state of California on Thursday destroyed homes and structures and caused “numerous medical emergencies.”

Iranian oil tanker catches fire after explosion in Red Sea

An explosion has set an Iranian oil tanker on fire near the Saudi port city of Jeddah.

New round of trade talks between China, US end

New round of China trade talks end with hopes for limited deal.

A large convoy of Turkey backed rebels arrives at Turkish-Syrian border

Another large convoy carrying Turkey-backed rebels and gun mounted trucks arrived at border town as part of a cross-border assault on Kurdish militia.

Russia, US veto European statement on Turkey’s Syria action

Russia and the US used their veto power at the UN Security Council to reject a statement by Europeans on Turkey’s invasion of Syria.

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Colombian students protest ends in clashes

Students and riot police clash in Bogota after thousands of students marched to demand better funding on education. 

Iranian women at Azadi Stadium to cheer Iran against Cambodia

Iran’s Team Melli thrashed the visiting Cambodian side 14-0 in Group C of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium.

US funds Venezuela’s Guaido with millions of dollars

The US government has granted almost 100 million to the Venezuelan opposition in order to help it continue its protests against the government of President Nicolas Maduro.

Senegal rally to salvage draw against Brazil in friendly

Brazil drew 1-1 with Senegal in a friendly in Singapore.

Trump is insincere on US military engagement in Middle East: Analyst

Trump is “insincere when he says that getting involved in the Middle East was the worst decision that the United States has ever made,” a former American Senate foreign policy analyst says.

Migrants requesting US asylum occupy bridge to Texas

Migrants from Latin America wanting to request US asylum occupy bridge on Mexico-US border.

Iran thrashes Cambodia 14-0 in World Cup qualifiers

Iran handed Cambodia a record-breaking 14-0 thrashing on an historic day in Tehran.

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Iran to boost output in oilfields shared with Iraq by nearly 60,000 bpd till March

Iran says production in oilfields shared with Iraq would surge by nearly 60,000 bpd until March.

Iraq begins three days of national mourning for victims of week-long unrest

Iraq begins three days of national mourning for dozens of killed during a week-long unrest.

World reacts after Turkish offensive in Syria

With the US green light, Turkey has launched a military aggression in northern Syria.

EU warns Turkey’s Syria incursion risks Daesh resurgence

The EU warns Turkey’s military operation in Syria could result in the resurgence of Daesh.

US counter-terror analyst arrested for leaking classified information

A counter-terrorism analyst at the US Defense Intelligence Agency was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly leaking top secret information to journalists.

Shanghai Masters: Novak Djokovic ousts Isner, into quarters

Novak Djokovic has progressed to quarterfinals of the 2019 Shanghai Masters

Clock ticking on US for shift in North Korea relations

Pyongyang says the clock is ticking for the United States to change its negotiating position in talks with North Korea.

STD cases in US rose to record high in 2018: CDC

The number of Americans who were diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) last year rose to a record high, U.S. health officials said on Tuesday.

Iran eyes industrial use of nanotechnology for water purification: Minister

Iran says nanotechnology could replace water transfer schemes in efforts to provide drinking water.

Turkey’s offensive against Syria attack on Arab country’s sovereignty, says analyst

An international human rights lawyer believes Turkey’s incursion into Syria is an attack on the Arab country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. 

John Bercow eyed as caretaker PM, an alternative to Corbyn

As Commons Speaker John Bercow’s 10-year tenure is nearing its proposed end, he is being eyed to become caretaker Prime Minister of the UK.