SEOUL, (APP/AFP) – North Korea Wednesday fired a ballistic missile directly into Japanese-controlled waters for the first time, drawing an outraged response from Tokyo and ramping up tensions with the United States and South Korea. The US military said the North had actually launched two Rodong intermediate-range missiles simultaneously, but one appeared to have exploded […]
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N. Korea fires missile into Japan waters for first time
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White House denies Iran ransom payment
WASHINGTON, (APP/AFP) – The White House on Wednesday denied renewed accusations that it paid Iran ransom for the release of four American prisoners, parrying a tidal wave of condemnations from Republicans. Amid revelations that the US helped airlift $400 million worth of Swiss francs and euros to Iran after a prisoner release, the White House […]
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One dead in London stabbing spree, possible terror link
LONDON, (APP/AFP) – A woman was killed and five people injured in a knife attack in central London Wednesday which police said they are investigating for possible terrorist links. A man was arrested at the scene, Russell Square which lies in the heart of the city, after being tasered by officers. “Terrorism is one possibility […]
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Burundi rejects deployment of 228 UN police
NAIROBI, (APP/AFP) – Burundi’s government has rejected the deployment of 228 UN police to the troubled African nation, saying a French-led UN resolution authorising the force was made without its consent. The UN Security Council on Friday agreed to deploy the force in its strongest move to date to try to end more than a […]
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Greece urges ‘Plan B’ in case EU-Turkey migrant deal fails
BERLIN, (APP/AFP) – Greece’s immigration minister called Wednesday on the European Union to draw up a back-up plan in case Turkey reneged on a controversial deal aimed at stemming the influx of migrants. “We are very worried. We need a Plan B in any case,” Yannis Mouzalas told Germany’s Bild daily. Due to its geographic […]
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Volcanic eruptions in Indonesia hit air travel
JAKARTA, Aug 3, (APP/AFP) – Volcanic eruptions in Indonesia in recent days have forced the closure of two airports and disrupted some flights to the holiday island of Bali, officials said Wednesday. Mount Gamala on the eastern island of Ternate erupted early Wednesday after a moderate earthquake in the area, sending ash up to 600 […]