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US will shoot down any Iranian drones that fly 'too close' to its ships, official says 19 Jul 2019 - 05:50 pm

WASHINGTON: The United States will destroy any Iranian drones that fly "too close" to its ships in the Strait of Hormuz and has...

Panic as strong quake shakes Athens 19 Jul 2019 - 05:50 pm

Athens: A strong 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Athens on Friday, knocking out phone connections, damaging buildings and causing power outages, as panicked residents rushed...

US heat wave begins with utility worker 'army' on, outdoor races off 19 Jul 2019 - 05:50 pm

NEW YORK: A third of the U.S. population was under excessive heat warnings on Friday through the weekend as a massive heat wave...

Tiger, rhinos flee to higher ground in India's flood-hit Assam 19 Jul 2019 - 05:50 pm

Guwahati: A tiger escaped from a wildlife park in India's flood-ravaged Assam and stretched out on a shophouse bed Thursday, startling residents and...

Trump disavows 'Send her back!' chant as Omar stands defiant 19 Jul 2019 - 05:11 pm

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has chided his supporters who chanted "send her back" when he questioned the loyalty of a Somali-born congresswoman, joining...

US congresswomen get support from Arab member of Israeli Knesset 19 Jul 2019 - 05:10 pm

JERUSALEM: Facing racially charged attacks by the U.S. president, two U.S. congresswomen on Friday saw a show of support extended by an Arab...

Trump blames 'crazed' media for rally taunt backlash 19 Jul 2019 - 05:10 pm

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday slammed what he called "crazed" media coverage of taunts targeting a Somali-born Democratic lawmaker during one...

How to beat Trump? Democrats divided as he rams race onto ballot 19 Jul 2019 - 05:10 pm

LOS ANGELES: Joe Biden was at a soul food restaurant in Los Angeles on Thursday when he blasted President Donald Trump's "racist" taunts...

Germany's Merkel criticizes Trump comments on congresswomen 19 Jul 2019 - 05:10 pm

BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about Democratic lawmakers of color, saying they run counter to...

Trump's attacks on congresswomen could boost Biden campaign 19 Jul 2019 - 05:10 pm

WASHINGTON: As U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies his efforts to brand four progressive congresswomen as the new face of the Democratic Party, its...

New Zealand leader says US lacks interest in Asia-Pacific 19 Jul 2019 - 04:02 pm

MELBOURNE, Australia: The United States is losing interest in the Asia-Pacific region, New Zealand's prime minister said on Friday, as concerns grow about...

Russian support for Europe's populists 'a concern': Merkel 19 Jul 2019 - 04:02 pm

Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced "concern" Friday over Russian support of European populist parties as controversy rages about Moscow's alleged links to...

Italy's Salvini to see Di Maio with government's fate hanging in balance 19 Jul 2019 - 04:02 pm

ROME: Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Friday he would meet coalition partner and leader of the 5-Star Movement Luigi Di...

Ukraine leader proposes to swap Sentsov for journalist 19 Jul 2019 - 04:02 pm

Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed on Friday exchanging a state news journalist detained by Kiev in return for Ukrainian film director Oleg...

Sea-Watch 3 captain calls for EU action on migrants rescues 19 Jul 2019 - 04:02 pm

ROME: A German humanitarian ship captain who eluded an Italian effort to block her from docking at an Italian port with migrants onboard...

Puerto Ricans try to forge movement to oust governor 19 Jul 2019 - 04:02 pm

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: Cruise passengers drifted through the streets of Old San Juan Thursday as shop owners took plywood down from store...

Trump's harsh words on 'squad' reinforce dark posts online 19 Jul 2019 - 04:02 pm

WASHINGTON: Long before President Donald Trump turned up the heat on four Democratic congresswomen of color, saying they should "go back" to their...

Rohingya groups urge tougher US sanctions on Myanmar 19 Jul 2019 - 03:30 pm

ANKARA: Rohingya rights groups on Friday urged the U.S. to impose tougher sanctions on top military officials of Myanmar for crimes against Rohingya...