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US says not involved in killing of Russian general behind ‘atrocities'
Date: 2024-12-18 09:47:49 GMT - USA - World - SN:17 - ID:10995967
WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (MENA) - The United States said it was not involved in the killing of a senior Russian army officer in an operation claimed by Ukraine, but denounced his "atrocities," The Moscow Times reported Tuesday. "I can tell you that the ....
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The Guardian: Hopes for Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal rise
Date: 2024-12-18 08:58:47 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:13 - ID:10995919
LONDON, Dec 18 (MENA) - The pace of talks aimed at securing a ceasefire-for-hostages agreement in Gaza appeared to be accelerating, amid claims on both sides that a deal may be within reach, perhaps within days, the Guardian reported, Senior ....
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Russian army loses another 1,580 soldiers in Ukraine over past day
Date: 2024-12-18 08:19:18 GMT - Ukraine - World - SN:12 - ID:10995937
KIEV, Dec 18 (MENA) - The total combat losses of Russian troops in manpower from February 24, 2022, to December 18, 2024, amounted to about 766,690 people, including 1,580 invaders killed in the last day, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of ....
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Japanese startup Space One fails to launch rocket for 2nd time
Date: 2024-12-18 07:59:30 GMT - Japan - World - SN:10 - ID:10995894
TOKYO, Dec 18 (MENA) - Japanese startup Space One Co. on Wednesday had a rocket fail during a launch for the second time, dealing a blow to the company's hopes of becoming the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit, Kyodo ....
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Nissan and Honda hold merger talk
Date: 2024-12-18 07:14:52 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:5 - ID:10995845
LONDON/TOKYO, Dec 18 (MENA) - Nissan and Honda are in exploratory talks about a merger of the two carmakers that would create a $52bn Japanese behemoth, said people briefed on the matter, reported the Financial Times Wednesday. The two companies ....
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14 killed in Vanuatu's earthquake
Date: 2024-12-18 06:56:01 GMT - Vanuatu - World - SN:3 - ID:10995808
PORT VILA, Dec 18 (MENA) - Rescuers in Vanuatu’s capital are racing to pull out victims trapped under rubble as witnesses spoke of their escape from the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the Pacific nation on Tuesday, killing at least 14 and ....
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Nothing indicates 'public safety risk' from drone sightings: Kirby
Date: 2024-12-17 20:38:36 GMT - USA - World - SN:76 - ID:10995706
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (MENA) - US National security communications adviser John Kirby reiterated there is no indication the recent drone sightings pose a risk to public safety. Kirby, in an interview with Fox News, said:" federal officials have ....
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Russia calls to end sanctions regime against Syria
Date: 2024-12-17 19:54:08 GMT - Egypt - World - SN:73 - ID:10995657
MOSCOW, Dec 17 (MENA) - Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia called on Tuesday to lift the existing international sanctions on Syria, Sputnik News reported. "Sanctions need to be lifted because they, as we've always said, ....
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Japan targets 40-50% power supply from renewables by 2040
Date: 2024-12-17 17:42:06 GMT - Japan - World - SN:57 - ID:10995511
TOKYO, Dec 17 (MENA) - Japan wants renewable energy to account for up to 50% of its electricity mix by fiscal year 2040 with nuclear power taking up another 20%, according to a draft of its revised basic energy policy, as it makes a clean energy ....
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S. Korean president to express position in court when hearings are held
Date: 2024-12-17 08:34:17 GMT - south korea - World - SN:19 - ID:10994516
SEOUL, Dec 17 (MENA) - Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will express his position in court when public hearings are held, Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday. The counsel was quoted as saying that when public hearings are held, ....
