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Trump warns of ‘overwhelming’ retaliation to any Iranian attack

President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Iran that an attack on US interests would trigger an "overwhelming" response and could…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
IS head in Yemen captured by special forces: coalition

Saudi and Yemeni special forces have captured the head of the Islamic State group's branch in Yemen, the Saudi-led military…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Mexico will not detain migrants at US border: president

Mexico's president said Tuesday the 15,000 troops his government has deployed to the US border do not have orders to…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
As Europe starts to bake, governments step in

As Europe started to sizzle Tuesday at the start of a heatwave that could break records, drivers on Germany's famously-speedy…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Erdogan says ‘no backtrack’ on Russia S-400 missile deal

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that NATO-member Turkey would take delivery of Russia's S-400 missile defence system in July…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
NATO prepares ‘defensive’ response to Russia arms treaty breach

NATO will this week decide how to respond to Russia's violation of a key Cold War arms treaty, alliance chief…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Sri Lankans charged over traffic in baby elephants

A senior Sri Lankan conservation official was among eight people charged Tuesday in a landmark case over the capture and…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Sri Lanka police overturn local council ban on Muslims

Sri Lanka's police Tuesday stepped in to prevent a local council from banning Muslim traders from a weekly fair in…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Mauritania cracks down on two opposition parties after election

Mauritanian police raided the headquarters of two opposition parties, closing one of them amid high tension followed a disputed outcome…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Ethiopia mourns murdered army chief

Ethiopian military and religious leaders on Tuesday condemned the assassinations of the army chief and other top officials at an…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Fit-again Keita injects Guinea with timely boost

For a Guinea team with growing Africa Cup of Nations ambitions, the return of Naby Keita was a victory in…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Countdown to NATO space strategy

NATO will launch its first strategy for space this week as the alliance heads beyond the skies to defend against…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Court faults France in key air pollution case

A court on Tuesday found the French state had failed to take sufficient steps to limit air pollution around Paris,…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Zimbabwe president claims currency ‘normalcy’

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa said Tuesday that the crisis-hit country was returning to normal as it moved to end its…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Albanian president denounces ruling backing local polls

Albania's president on Tuesday denounced as politicised a decision by the country's top election body to back holding local polls…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
‘Urgent’ need for international probe on Khashoggi killing: fiancee

The Turkish fiancee of murdered Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi on Tuesday appealed for an international investigation into his…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Boris Johnson breaks cover in UK leadership race

Boris Johnson broke cover Tuesday after accusations of ducking scrutiny in his bid to become Britain's next prime minister, defending…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
NATO prepares ‘defensive’ response to Russia arms treaty breach

NATO will this week decide how to respond to Russia's violation of a key Cold War arms treaty, alliance chief…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Seven people, including Chinese, charged over Cambodia building collapse

Seven people, including five Chinese nationals, have been charged with manslaughter or as accomplices to manslaughter in connection with a…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Ethiopia holds funeral service for murdered army chief

Ethiopia on Tuesday held a funeral service for its army chief who was assassinated by his bodyguard over the weekend,…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Council of Europe assembly allows Russia’s return

The Council of Europe's parliamentary assembly agreed early Tuesday to allow Russian representatives to return to the body, five years…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Bolton says Iran silence on US talks offer ‘deafening’

US National Security Advisor John Bolton on Tuesday described as "deafening" Iran's apparent silence on an offer to negotiate with…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Iran air defence missiles must be taken seriously: experts

The shooting down last week of a sophisticated US drone by an Iranian missile demonstrates that Tehran's air defence capabilities…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
US kicks off Mideast plan, with Palestinians boycotting

After a wait of two and a half years, the US administration is launching its Middle East peace plan Tuesday…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Folau cashes in as Christian group takes up fundraiser

A Christian group crowdfunded more than Aus$l.0 million ($700,000) in a single day Tuesday for former Australian rugby star Israel…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
FedEx sues US government over shipment restrictions

American logistics giant FedEx sued the US government on Monday, saying Washington's restrictions on exports and imports due to growing…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
South Korean Olympians in sexual harassment incident

A South Korean Olympic short-track medallist sexually harassed another male Games podium-finisher, officials said Tuesday -- prompting them to suspend…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Israel blocks Gaza fuel supply over fire balloons

Israel blocked fuel deliveries to the Gaza Strip Tuesday, citing new incendiary balloons from the Palestinian enclave. The move follows…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
BTS fans get chance to manage their idols in new game

A million fans of K-pop boy band BTS have signed up to have the singers at their fingertips when a…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP
Iran says US sanctions rupture ‘path to diplomacy’

Iran said Tuesday US sanctions on its leaders represent the "permanent closure" of diplomacy with Washington, after President Donald Trump…
Published on 25.06.2019 by AFP AFP