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Despite Terror Threats, Syria Reopens To Tourists
Despite ongoing terror threats and a struggling economy, Syria reopened its borders to tourists, the New York Post reported on…
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ISIS Leader Arrested In Iraq: REPORT
A top ISIS leader and al-Qaida affiliate was arrested during a cross-border operation in Iraq, leaders said on Monday, the…
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100 Killed Or Injured In Afghanistan Mosque Explosion: REPORT
At least 100 people were reportedly killed or injured after an explosion at a Shiite Muslim mosque in Kunduz, Afghanistan,…
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Authorities Charge Soccer Player In Brazil With Attempted Murder For Kicking Referee In Head
Police charged Brazilian soccer player William Ribeiro with attempted murder for attacking a referee during a match on Monday, CNN…
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Three Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize, $1.1 Million For Climate Change Research
Three scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics and a $1.1 million cash prize for their research on climate…
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Taiwan ‘On Alert’ After Record Number Of Chinese Planes Enter Airspace, Warns Of ‘Catastrophic’ Consequences If It’s Democracy Falls
Taiwan needs to be “on alert” after a record number of Chinese aircraft flew into the country’s defense zone on…
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Taliban chancellor bars women from classes in Kabul University
Female students won’t return to Kabul University until “a real Islamic environment” is provided for all, the Taliban-appointed chancellor said…
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Japan’s Princess Mako To Finally Give Up Royal Status To Marry Commoner
Japan’s Princess Mako, niece of the current Emperor Naruhito, will wed her former classmate in October, losing her royal status…
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Russia Threatens Facebook With Massive Fine Unless It Removes Banned Content
Russian authorities Thursday threatened to fine Facebook unless the tech giant removes content deemed illegal by the Russian government, signaling…
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France May Ban Free Amazon Book Delivery To Protect Brick-And-Mortar Shops
Lawmakers in France will review a draft law that would require a minimum rate for Amazon book deliveries in order…
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North Korea Tests New ‘Hypersonic Missile,’ State-Run Media Says
North Korea launched a “newly-developed hypersonic missile” on Tuesday morning, the state-run outlet KCNA reported. The missile’s firing confirmed the…
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Taliban Bans Women From Kabul University
The Taliban banned women from attending and teaching at Kabul University in Afghanistan’s capital, CNN reported on Tuesday. Women won’t…
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Angela Merkel’s Party Suffers Worst Performance Ever As Chancellor Prepares To End 16 Years In Office
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative party suffered its worst performance since its inception on Sunday as the German leader prepares to…
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Brazil Health Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19 While Attending UN Meeting In New York
Brazilian Health Minister Marcel Queiroga tested positive for COVID-19 while visiting New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA),…
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Austria To Implement ‘Strict’ Mask Rules, COVID-19 Passes On Ski Lifts Ahead Of Tourist Season
Austria is set to implement “strict” mask rules and COVID-19 passes on ski lifts amid attempts to attract foreign tourists…
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