ISLAMABAD – Police say officers have raided a suspected militant hideout in central Pakistan, triggering a shootout. It was not immediately known if there were any casualties. Police officer Rana Khalid said an explosion was also heard during Thursday’s raid in the town of Pir Mahal in the eastern province …
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TRIPOLI, Libya – Libyan authorities say they have recovered 12 more bodies, raising the death toll from the latest disaster for migrants trying to reach Europe by crossing the Mediterranean to 117. The rescue team says in a statement Saturday that they have rescued 198 people and that the search …
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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – South Sudan’s rebel leader says attacks by government troops on rebel-held areas could cause the failure of a peace agreement between the warring sides. Riek Machar told reporters in Ethiopia Monday that he is concerned the government is not respecting the cease-fire. Both sides agreed to …
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HARARE, Zimbabwe – A game park director says a rhino crushed a tour guide to death at a private nature reserve in Zimbabwe. Kate Travers, director of the Imire Game Park, said on Wednesday that Tafadzwa Gosho died on Monday night after he was crushed by a rhino he was …
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BRUSSELS – The European Parliament has overwhelmingly voted to strengthen a ban on the trade in seal products because they argue that the hunt on the pups is inhumane. With Tuesday’s 631-31 vote in favor with 33 abstentions the restrictions would be increased on the exemptions Inuits currently enjoy, with …
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YAOUNDE, Cameroon – Hundreds of Cameroon soldiers who served in the United Nations mission in Central African Republic have gone on strike in Cameroon’s capital for unpaid salaries. The soldiers on Wednesday marched to the prime minister’s office and national assembly. They said they will march to the defense ministry …
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Europe’s powerhouse trio, the U.K., France and Germany (E3), on Thursday initiated the process to reimpose sweeping sanctions against Iran over its “significant non-compliance” with international nuclear agreements. At 9 am EST, they submitted a letter to the president of the United Nations Security Council, Panama’s Ambassador Eloy Alfaro de Alba, notifying him …
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Denmark on Saturday reported more mysterious drone sightings — this time over military installations, including its largest military base — after incursions at airports grounded flights this week. The NATO country is still mulling how to respond. Denmark’s Armed Forces reported that more drones were observed overnight, according to Reuters. …
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EXCLUSIVE — Dozens of Angel parents and families of fentanyl victims are calling for President Donald Trump to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, pointing to his unprecedented efforts to combat drug cartels, human trafficking and illegal immigration. In a letter sent Thursday to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, members of …
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White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff was photographed Saturday visiting an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) base in the northern Gaza Strip as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be holding for a second day. The image was obtained exclusively by Fox News. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) leader Adm. …
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