WAR

British navy says it seized smuggled Iranian missiles

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Royal Navy vessel HMS Montrose at sea during Baltic Operations in this photo taken June 15, 2014. Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Adam C. Stapleton / US Navy / Handout via REUTERS Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register RIYADH, July 7 (Reuters) – Britain’s Royal Navy said on Thursday one of its … Read more

Ethiopia denies Sudan’s accusation it executed Sudanese soldiers, civilians

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Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan addresses delegates after signing a declaration of principles between Sudanese Transitional government and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement – North, in Juba, South Sudan March 28, 2021. REUTERS / Jok Solomun / File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register June 27 (Reuters) – … Read more

Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1,000, toll expected to rise

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KABUL, June 22 (Reuters) – The death toll from an earthquake in Afghanistan on Wednesday hit 1,000, disaster management officials said, with more than 600 injured and the toll expected to grow as information trickles in from remote mountain villages. Houses were reduced to rubble and bodies swathed in blankets lay on the ground after … Read more

Islamic State claims attack on Sikh temple in Kabul that killed two

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KABUL, June 18 (Reuters) – An attack claimed by Islamic State on a Sikh temple in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday killed at least two people and injured seven, officials said, another deadly incident in a spate of violence targeting minorities and places of worship. On an affiliated Telegram channel, the local branch of … Read more

Congo rebels seize eastern border town, army blames Rwanda

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GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 13 (Reuters) – M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have seized the eastern border town of Bunagana, the rebel group and local activists said on Monday, sending more than 30,000 civilians fleeing into neighboring Uganda. The Congolese army in a statement said Rwandan troops had occupied the … Read more

IAEA warns of ‘fatal blow’ to nuclear deal as Iran removes cameras

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Tehran had warned of retaliation at the IAEA board resolution Iran now removing IAEA cameras installed under 2015 deal IAEA chief Grossi sees 3-4 week window of opportunity If that window is not seized, 2015 deal is dead, he says But senior US official says revival possible after 3-4 weeks VIENNA, June 9 (Reuters) – … Read more

China says it conducted ‘readiness patrol’ around Taiwan

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Chinese and Taiwanese printed flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 28, 2022. REUTERS / Dado Ruvic / Illustration Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register BEIJING, June 1 (Reuters) – The Chinese military said on Wednesday it had conducted a combat “readiness patrol” in the seas and airspace around Taiwan in … Read more

Clashes at Al-Aqsa mosque before contested Israeli flag march

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Israeli PM says parade to go ahead as planned Palestinian factions have warned the march could re-ignite conflict Jews visit Al-Aqsa compound, Palestinians clash with police JERUSALEM, May 29 (Reuters) – Israeli police faced off with Palestinians holed up inside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque on Sunday as hundreds of Jews visited the holy compound ahead of … Read more

Lebanon’s Hezbollah, allies likely to lose parliamentary majority

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Some of Hezbollah’s oldest allies lose seats Final results expected later on Monday Saudi-aligned Lebanese Forces gains ground Parliament more fragmented, clearing way for deadlock BEIRUT, May 16 (Reuters) – Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies are likely to lose their majority in the Lebanese parliament after Sunday’s election, three sources allied to the group said, … Read more

Israeli police beat mourners at funeral of slain Palestinian journalist

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JERUSALEM, May 13 (Reuters) – Israeli police officers charged at Palestinian mourners carrying the coffin of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on Friday, before thousands led her casket through Jerusalem’s Old City in an outpouring of grief and anger over her killing. Packed around Abu Akleh’s coffin, dozens of Palestinians, some waving Palestinian flags … Read more