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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …
Iran's FM says his meeting with US senator spooked Trump
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister said Wednesday that he believes his recent meeting with a U.S. senator had spooked the Trump administration because it was an opportunity to talk directly to “the America…
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Russia names exceptions from the entry ban for Chinese
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia willstill issue official, business, humanitarian and transit visas to Chinese nationals, the country's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, clarifying the conditions of a sweeping entry ban for Chi…
Greece, US hold live-fire drill after major base deal
LITOCHORO, Greece (AP) — At the foot of Mount Olympus, army aviation forces from Greece and the United States are taking part in a live-fire exercise with attack helicopters, marking deepening defense ties between …
Virologist: Tokyo Olympics probably couldn't be held now
TOKYO (AP) — A respected Japanese virologist on Wednesday said if the Tokyo Olympics were tomorrow, the games probably couldn't be held because of the fast-spreading virus from Wuhan, China.
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Pompeo to raise case of US doctor on trial in Saudi Arabia
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he planned to raise U.S. concerns about human rights during a visit to Saudi Arabia, in particular the case of a Saudi-American …
China, Southeast Asia hold emergency meet on viral outbreak
VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — China’s top diplomat arrived Wednesday in Laos for an emergency meeting with counterparts from Southeast Asian countries, which have expressed alarm over a viral outbreak that started in Chin…
Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency says authorities have confirmed 2 cases of the new coronavirus, the first in Iran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency says authorities have confirmed 2 cases of the new coronavirus, the first in Iran.
Iran reports its first 2 cases of the new coronavirus
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian authorities confirmed on Wednesday two cases of the new coronavirus, the first in the country, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported.
Spain rescues 24, continues search for 53 migrants at sea
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain´s maritime rescue service said Wednesday that it rescued 24 migrants near the Canary Islands off the northwest coast of Africa but was still looking for 53 people in two migrant boats …
Japan says 79 more virus cases confirmed on cruise ship after its 2-week quarantine ends, bringing total to 621
TOKYO (AP) — Japan says 79 more virus cases confirmed on cruise ship after its 2-week quarantine ends, bringing total to 621.
Pompeo says South Africa land seizures would be 'disastrous'
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — America's top diplomat on Wednesday asserted that South Africa's plan to allow expropriation of private property without compensation would be “disastrous” for the country's economy and…
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