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US sanctions 30 firms, individuals for aiding Iran, North Korea arms programs
March 24, 2017
US sanctions 30 firms, individuals for aiding Iran, North Korea arms programs
The United States has imposed sanctions on 30 international companies and individuals for transferring sensitive technology to Iran for its…
US House delays vote on healthcare bill
March 24, 2017
US House delays vote on healthcare bill
President Donald Trump has warned Republicans that he wants a vote on a new healthcare bill to go through without…
Police identify British-born attacker, victim count rises to four
March 24, 2017
Police identify British-born attacker, victim count rises to four
The attacker who plowed a car through a throng of pedestrians and then stabbed a policeman outside Britain's parliament was…
ISIS claims follower was behind London rampage
March 23, 2017
ISIS claims follower was behind London rampage
Police investigating the deadliest London terror attack in 12 years have arrested eight people in raids around Britain, as an…
US embassies ordered to identify population groups for tougher visa screening
March 23, 2017
US embassies ordered to identify population groups for tougher visa screening
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has directed US diplomatic missions to identify "populations warranting increased scrutiny" and toughen screening…
British police arrest seven in probe into attack on parliament
March 23, 2017
British police arrest seven in probe into attack on parliament
British police have arrested seven people in the investigation into an attacker who killed three people and injured about 40…
Germany: Court backs deportation of German-born extremists
March 22, 2017
Germany: Court backs deportation of German-born extremists
A federal court has endorsed the planned deportation from Germany of two known Islamic extremists who are foreign nationals, although…
Nations pledge millions to protect cultural heritage
March 22, 2017
Nations pledge millions to protect cultural heritage
A UNESCO-backed donor conference at the Louvre museum in Paris pledged US$75 million (around €70 million) on Monday for a new…
US, Britain curb electronics on flights from Middle East, North Africa
March 22, 2017
US, Britain curb electronics on flights from Middle East, North Africa
The United States and Britain on Tuesday imposed restrictions on carry-on electronic devices on planes coming from certain airports in…
Trump administration hosts first meeting of anti-IS coalition
March 22, 2017
Trump administration hosts first meeting of anti-IS coalition
Foreign ministers from 68 countries meet in Washington on Wednesday to agree on the next steps to defeat Islamic State,…