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Thousands rally in Myanmar to reform constitution
World
February 27, 2019
Thousands rally in Myanmar to reform constitution
YANGON (Reuters) – Thousands of people rallied in Myanmar’s commercial capital Yangon on Wednesday in support of constitutional reform, amid…
Fear and hoping: expectations surge ahead of new US-Taliban talks
Middle East
February 24, 2019
Fear and hoping: expectations surge ahead of new US-Taliban talks
The US and the Taliban are to meet in Qatar for fresh talks Monday seeking an end to 17 years…
Venezuela troops fire tear gas on demo at Colombia border
World
February 24, 2019
Venezuela troops fire tear gas on demo at Colombia border
Venezuelan forces on Saturday fired rubber bullets and tear gas to break up a crowd demanding to cross a closed…
Turkey tells US not to leave power vacuum in Syria withdrawal – report
Middle East
February 23, 2019
Turkey tells US not to leave power vacuum in Syria withdrawal – report
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s defense minister told Pentagon officials there must not be a vacuum of power during the withdrawal…
Venezuela’s Guaido warns military on blocked aid
World
February 11, 2019
Venezuela’s Guaido warns military on blocked aid
Opposition leader Juan Guaido, recognized by some 50 countries as Venezuela’s interim president, warned the military Sunday that blocking humanitarian…
Egypt’s Air Force, Police eliminate terrorist cell in Western Desert
Egypt
February 2, 2019
Egypt’s Air Force, Police eliminate terrorist cell in Western Desert
Official spokesperson of the Egyptian Armed Forces Tamer al-Refai announced on Saturday that the Egyptian Air Force – in…
For some whales, sonar may provoke suicidal behavior: study
Environment
January 30, 2019
For some whales, sonar may provoke suicidal behavior: study
Scientists have long known that some beaked whales beach themselves and die in agony after exposure to naval sonar,…
China criticizes outgoing US defense secretary
World
December 27, 2018
China criticizes outgoing US defense secretary
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Defense Ministry criticized outgoing US Defense Secretary James Mattis on Thursday for his “false accusations” against…
Putin says Russia is ready to deploy new hypersonic nuclear missile
World
December 26, 2018
Putin says Russia is ready to deploy new hypersonic nuclear missile
MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia would deploy its first regiment of hypersonic nuclear-capable…
Military Santa tracker live despite US government shutdown
World
December 25, 2018
Military Santa tracker live despite US government shutdown
The US government shutdown may have temporarily dimmed Washington’s National Christmas Tree but never fear, Santa Claus still came…