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US core capital goods orders, shipments surge in July
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased more than expected in July, suggesting business spending…
Kosovo elects parliament speaker, ending months of political stalemate
PRISTINA (Reuters) -Kosovo's parliament on Tuesday elected a new speaker, ending a six-month legislative crisis that had blocked…
Israel raid wounds 14 in West Bank’s Ramallah: Red Crescent
The Israeli army raided the West Bank city of Ramallah on Tuesday, leaving 14 people wounded as troops fanned…
Sri Lanka’s jailed ex-president granted bail
Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was granted bail on Tuesday, four days after his arrest on the…
Iran vows reciprocal action after Australia expels ambassador
Iran has promised reciprocal action following Australia’s decision to expel its ambassador in Canberra over accusations that Tehran…
UK’s Farage unveils plan to repeal rights laws and deport asylum seekers
LONDON (Reuters) -The leader of Britain's anti-migration Reform UK party, Nigel Farage, announced a plan on Tuesday to…
Lebanon to come up with plan on August 31 to convince Hezbollah to disarm, U.S. envoy says
BEIRUT (Reuters) -Lebanon will come up with a plan on August 31 to convince Hezbollah to disarm, U.S.…
Japan plans stricter terms for visas to foreign entrepreneurs
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan plans tougher requirements for visas to foreign entrepreneurs, with a six-fold increase in minimum capital…
Japanese climber, 102, sets Mount Fuji record
A 102-year-old Japanese man with a serious heart condition has been certified as the oldest person to climb…
Air China plane from London-Beijing lands in Siberia with engine trouble, Russian authorities say
MOSCOW (Reuters) -An Air China plane flying to Beijing from London with 265 people on board made an…
China lodges complaint over Japan urging countries not to attend parade
BEIJING (Reuters) -China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that China had lodged solemn representations to Japan over the…
Maddow Blog | Maddow: Trump’s deliberate degradation of U.S. military, law enforcement points to new mission
Rachel Maddow looks at the big picture of high profile national security firings and the lowering of standards…
Kneecap cancel US tour, citing UK court hearing in terrorism case
The Irish rap group Kneecap has cancelled a planned tour in the United States, citing a UK court…
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Iran directed antisemitic attacks in Australia, PM Albanese saysMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Iran’s ambassador to Australia will be…