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US, Iran voice resolve in brinkmanship, say war not sought
Middle East
June 19, 2019
US, Iran voice resolve in brinkmanship, say war not sought
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Iran said Tuesday they were not seeking war with each other as tensions…
Home News NASA renames street for ‘hidden’ black women mathematicians
World
June 13, 2019
Home News NASA renames street for ‘hidden’ black women mathematicians
NASA has renamed the street outside its Washington headquarters to honor three black female mathematicians whose pioneering work on the…
In Tehran, Japan’s Abe urges Iran to play ‘constructive role’
Middle East
June 13, 2019
In Tehran, Japan’s Abe urges Iran to play ‘constructive role’
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe urged Tehran to play a “constructive role” for Middle East peace Wednesday during a rare…
Assange suffering ‘psychological torture’: UN expert
World
May 31, 2019
Assange suffering ‘psychological torture’: UN expert
Julian Assange has been subjected to drawn-out “psychological torture”, a UN rights expert said Friday, accusing the United States, Britain,…
World nations failing the poorest on energy goals: study
World
May 22, 2019
World nations failing the poorest on energy goals: study
More than 150 million people are gaining access to electricity every year, reducing the ranks of those who live without…
US, Russia see path forward on Syria but clash on election meddling
Middle East
May 15, 2019
US, Russia see path forward on Syria but clash on election meddling
Russia and the United States voiced hope Tuesday for better ties including working together in Syria as President Vladimir Putin…
India looking to compensate loss of Iranian oil
Middle East
April 24, 2019
India looking to compensate loss of Iranian oil
The United States on Monday said it will not extend sanctions exemptions to countries importing oil from Iran when they expire in…
Veteran Egyptian playwright officially awarded ‘Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters’
Egypt
April 18, 2019
Veteran Egyptian playwright officially awarded ‘Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters’
French Ambassador to Egypt Stephane Romatet granted Egyptian theater director and playwright Ahmed El Attar a Knight of the Order…
Global press freedom under threat, says Reporters Without Borders
World
April 18, 2019
Global press freedom under threat, says Reporters Without Borders
For the first time in three years, North Korea evaded the wooden spoon: The country is no longer ranked last…
Iranian lawmakers convene with chants of ‘Death to America’
Middle East
April 9, 2019
Iranian lawmakers convene with chants of ‘Death to America’
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian lawmakers dressed in paramilitary uniforms chanted “Death to America” as they convened Tuesday for an…