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U.S. and Pakistan condemn Houthi Red Sea threats to shipping and Saudi Arabia
The United States and Pakistan on Wednesday condemned Yemen's Houthi rebels for threatening commercial shipping in the Red Sea after the group announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia earlier this week.
Iran denies nuclear activity at ‘Pickaxe Mountain’ after Trump’s threats
Iran on Wednesday denied there had been any nuclear-related activity at the so-called "Pickaxe Mountain," one of the country's most advanced uranium-enrichment facilities, less than a day after President Trump promised to strike the complex.
U.S., Iran attacks rage as officials question whether diplomacy can stop march toward war resuming
The United States and Iran exchanged fire across the Middle East on Wednesday, as officials in both nations called into question diplomatic efforts to stop the war as it threatens to again spin out of control.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people
At least 999 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in Congo, according to official data published overnight into Wednesday, a grim toll in what's already been declared the fastest Ebola outbreak in history.
Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia
Ukraine pushed on with its fight against Russia's invasion under new military leadership Wednesday, after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy bowed to public pressure and fired his commander-in-chief.
Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Austria reopens as a police station to deter Nazi pilgrimages
Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Austria was officially inaugurated as a police station on Wednesday in an effort to destroy the building's appeal as a site of pilgrimage for people who glorify the Nazi dictator.
Trump approves nuclear deal that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, says two AP sources
President Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Military identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack
The U.S. military has confirmed that a third service member is believed to be dead in Friday's attack on a base in Jordan and identified them as Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of New York.
Report: Trump OKs nuclear deal that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium
President Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected
Venezuela confirmed on Tuesday that three people died of infections of hantavirus, but stressed there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission in the South American country, which has rarely reported cases of the rodent-borne disease in humans.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a replacement
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces following days of mass protests in Kyiv, the country's capital, and other cities nationwide demanding his removal.
Arson charge lodged against ex-Army soldier in fiery attack on Manhattan federal building
An arson charge was lodged Tuesday against a former Army soldier accused of going to a federal building in Manhattan that houses immigration court proceedings and setting a sidewalk fire, igniting fireworks and firing a pellet gun.
Carney says he and Trump will intensify trade negotiations after U.S. imposes 50% tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that he and Donald Trump have agreed to intensify negotiations on a trade agreement between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico a day after the U.S. president announced 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods.
French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
France banned children under 15 from using social media on Tuesday, becoming the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids.
Trump says U.S. has ‘no interest’ in Iran talks for now
Speaking in the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Trump gave a dim view on possible talks with Iran to end the war.
Trump warns Houthis over Red Sea blockade, grapples with Hezbollah in Lebanon meeting
President Trump met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday to wind down fighting between Israel and Hezbollah and threatened to bomb Houthi rebels in Yemen if they enforce a blockade in the Red Sea.
U.S. sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island’s government
A Cuba-bound cargo plane carrying food and hygiene kits left Miami on Tuesday under U.S. efforts to give direct assistance to the island's residents while continuing to pressure their government.
Two of Puerto Rico’s top government officials to step down as corruption allegations persist
Puerto Rico's governor announced Tuesday that her embattled chief of staff, Francisco Domenech, and deputy chief of staff, Itza Garcia, are stepping down next month as they deny corruption allegations.
