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Palestine to attend BRICS summit in 'outreach' format, says Palestinian leader Abbas
Date: 2024-08-14 06:39:26 GMT - Russia - World - SN:10 - ID:10828422
MOSCOW, August 14 (MENA) - Palestine should be now expecting an invitation to attend the BRICS summit in Russia this fall in the ‘outreach’ format, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said Tuesday following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir ....
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US Army announces destruction of two Houthi boats in Red Sea
Date: 2024-08-14 06:00:43 GMT - USA - World - SN:9 - ID:10828346
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (MENA) - The US Army's Central Command announced Wednesday that it had destroyed two Houthi boats in the Red Sea in the past 24 hours. Alhurra TV Channel said in a statement on "X" platform - that during the past 24 hours, US ....
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At least 5 killed in gang clashes in Ecuador
Date: 2024-08-14 05:52:34 GMT - Ecuador - World - SN:8 - ID:10828339
QUITO, Aug 14 (MENA) - At least 5 people were killed and 3 others were injured during clashes between gangs in a mining area in southern Ecuador. Radio France Internationale (RFI) quoted Ecuadorian police Wednesday as saying on their account on ....
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US looking forward to maintaining partnership with Pakistan to strengthen shared commitment to democratic principles
Date: 2024-08-14 05:43:40 GMT - USA - World - SN:7 - ID:10828332
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (MENA) - The United States is looking forward to maintaining partnership with Pakistan in a way that makes both countries safer, strengthens their shared commitment to democratic principles and respect for the rule of law. US ....
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Japan PM Kishida to step down in Sept. after scandal-marred 3 years
Date: 2024-08-14 05:29:50 GMT - Japan - World - SN:6 - ID:10828322
TOKYO, Aug 14 (MENA) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Wednesday he will not run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential race next month to take responsibility for a slush funds scandal, setting the stage for his ....
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EU deploys assistance to combat wildfires in Greece, Albania
Date: 2024-08-13 19:47:07 GMT - Belgium - World - SN:61 - ID:10828152
BRUSSELS, Aug 13 (MENA) - The European Commission is mobilising emergency support to Greece and Albania, both of which have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism in response to severe wildfires. The European Commission's Emergency Response ....
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Sheikh Hasina demands probe into killings, vandalism in Bangladesh
Date: 2024-08-13 19:18:57 GMT - Bangladesh - World - SN:59 - ID:10828118
DHAKA, Aug 13 (MENA) - Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is now living in India after her government fell following a mass uprising, has demanded an investigation into killings, vandalism and arson, and to identify and bring to ....
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Rights groups urge British PM to reverse planned expansion of facial recognition surveillance
Date: 2024-08-13 18:56:31 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:57 - ID:10828052
LONDON, Aug 13 (MENA) - Charities and human rights organizations have called on British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to reverse a planned expansion of the use of facial recognition technology following far-right riots across England and Northern ....
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Tropical storm 'Maria' turns to tropical depression, but heavy rain continues
Date: 2024-08-13 06:27:59 GMT - Japan - World - SN:11 - ID:10826918
TOKYO, Aug 13 (MENA) - The Japan Meteorological Agency says Tropical Storm Maria has turned to a tropical depression, but more heavy rain is expected in the Tohoku region and Hokkaido, NHK reported Tuesday. Maria made landfall in the ....
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Russia’s war casualties in Ukraine up by 1,160 in past 24 hours
Date: 2024-08-13 06:22:38 GMT - Ukraine - World - SN:10 - ID:10826916
KIEV, Aug 13 (MENA) - Since the full-scale invasion in February 2022, Russia’s armed forces have seen an estimated 593,160 soldiers and officers killed or wounded in action in Ukraine, including 1,160 in the past day alone. That’s according to ....
