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Three US firefighters killed in Australia water bomber crash
A large water-bombing plane crashed while fighting fires southwest of Sydney on Thursday, killing all three US crew on board, Australian officials said.New South Wales Rural Fire Service commissioner…
U.S. govt moves to block pregnant women from entering US to give birth
The Trump administration has concluded plans to block pregnant women in foreign countries from obtaining US tourist visas. The move is to stop, “birth tourism”, the term coined for persons who travel…
Republicans vote in favour of impeachment trial rules, ending day one
Republicans voted in favour of Senate leader Mitch McConnell’s proposed rules for the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. The resolution passed in the early hours of Wednesday morning in a 5…
China warns virus could mutate and spread as death toll increases
China warned Wednesday that a SARS-like virus that has killed nine people, infected hundreds and spread to other countries could mutate, as authorities scrambled to contain the disease during the Lun…
More U.S troops under evaluation after missile attack
Additional US troops have been flown out of Iraq for closer evaluation of potential concussion injuries from the Iranian missile attack of Jan. 8, US defence officials said on Tuesday.The exact numbe…
U.S calls for immediate resumption of Libya's oil operations
The United States called Tuesday for an immediate resumption of Libya's lifeline oil exports that have been blocked by forces loyal to military strongman Khalifa Haftar since last week.The suspension…
Trump arrives in Davos hours before senate impeachment trials reopens
US President Donald Trump arrived in Davos on Tuesday for the annual WEF forum, where he was to give a keynote speech just hours before his impeachment trial kicks into high gear in Washington.Trump'…
After fire, dust, hail take over Australia
Drought-ravaged parts of rural Australia have been hit by dust storms that threaten to drift over more heavily populated cities including Sydney, bringing a new element to the extreme weather that ha…
China confirms spread of new virus as more cases emerge
An outbreak of a new coronavirus in China has spread to more cities, Chinese authorities said on Monday, as the number of patients tripled and a third person died, stoking concerns about containment …
Philippines struggles to keep evacuees away from volcano
Philippines authorities on Monday said it was struggling to keep people out of danger zones around an erupting volcano. Some officials and residents challenged warnings that a more hazardous explosio…
Malaysia returns plastic waste to countries of origin, refuses to become 'garbage dump' site
Malaysia has sent back 150 shipping containers of plastic waste to mostly wealthier nations, with the Southeast Asian country saying Monday it would not be the world's "garbage dump".The region has b…
Prince Harry posts supposed video of his last royal duty
Prince Harry has posted a video of what could be his last royal job with a song that includes the lyrics "I would like to leave the country for a month of Sundays". It appeared on the Instagram story…
Plane crash : Britain, Ukraine, Canada, Sweden, Afghanistan decides against Iran
Foreign leaders on Thursday demanded compensation from Iran over the shooting down of Ukrainian international airliner which caused the death of 176 on board. In a joint statement, Canada, Ukraine, S…
Ukraine's PM tenders resignation letter after leaked recording emerges
Ukraine's prime minister offered his resignation on Friday after audio was leaked of him reportedly criticising President Volodomyr Zelensky's understanding of the economy.To remove any doubts about …
U.S house speaker Pelosi attacks facebook
United States House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi called Facebook a “shameful” company on Thursday. The attack came amid escalating tensions between Democratic leadership and the company. CNN reports that th…
After wide spread fires, floods now threaten Australia's widelife park
A week ago, koalas at an Australian wildlife park were in the path of raging bushfires. On Friday, they were soaking wet and being carried to safety from flash floods.Months of drought that have cont…
Trump's Impeachment: Chief Justice, Senators Sworn In
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts was sworn in Thursday to preside over President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, then immediately administered the oath to the full Senate to ensure …
Prince Harry expected to make first public apperance today since dropping royal bombshell
Prince Harry is expected to make his first public appearance on Thursday since he and his wife Meghan's bombshell decision to quit as full-time royals. The Duke of Sussex was to host the 2021 Rugby L…
US threatens Britain, France, Germany over Iran nuclear deal
The US has threatened Britain, France and Germany, vowing to impose a 25 percent tariff on European automobile imports if they fail to formally accuse Iran of violating a 2015 nuclear deal, acc…
Russian Prime Minister Resigns Ahead Of Putin's Proposed Constitution Amendment
The entire Russian government is resigning, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev announced Wednesday, after President Vladimir Putin proposed sweeping reforms that would weaken his successor. Putin thanked…