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Video Shows Last US Afghan Strike May Have Targeted Aid Worker: NYT
US officials say that a larger blast took place after the drone strike, showing that there were explosives in the vehicle.
Prince Andrew Served With US Civil Suit, Lawyers Say
Lawyers for an American woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Prince Andrew say they have served him with legal papers in a U.S. civil suit.
Disney Backs Theatrical Releases For Remaining 2021 Films
The day for dayanddate releases has passed at least for the Walt Disney Co.' upcoming releases.
Woman Is 2nd To Admit Role In Death Of 8 Members Of A Family
An Ohio woman pleaded guilty Friday to helping plan the killings of eight members of a family, becoming the second member of her own family to admit to a role in a shocking crime prosecutors say stemmed from a dispute over custody of her granddaughter.
White House Says Biden, Xi Discussed Origins Of COVID Probe
U.S. President Joe Biden discussed the investigation into the origins of COVID19 during a call on Thursday with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, according to the White House.
U.N. Chief Urges China, US To Keep Bilateral Spats Out Of Climate Fight
U.N. SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres urged the United States and China on Friday to prevent any problems between the superpowers from harming cooperation to combat climate change ahead of the U.N. COP26 climate change conference next month.
Fighting In Myanmar Kills At Least 15 After Uprising Call
Fifteen to 20 villagers, including several teenage students, have been killed in some of Myanmars deadliest fighting since July between government troops and resistance forces, a villager and reports by independent media said Friday.
20 Years After 9/11 - US's Deadliest Attack | A TIMELINE
The 9/11 attacks ruptured America's sense of safety and plunged the West into war in Afghanistan - a military operation that has only just finished, with the Taliban back in power.
Biden, Xi Talk to Avoid US-China 'Conflict:' White House
US-China relations went into a nosedive under Trump, who launched a trade war between the world's number one and two economies.
Flooding North Of Mexico City Leaves Streets Submerged
Two days after flooding claimed at least 14 lives north of Mexico's capital, the streets of Tula remained submerged Thursday as full reservoirs upstream continued releasing more water.
Oil-soaked Birds Found Near Oil Spill At Refinery After Ida
Louisiana wildlife officials say they have documented more than 100 oilsoaked birds after crude oil spilled from a refinery flooded during Hurricane Ida.
Japan to Extend COVID Emergency Curbs in Tokyo, Other Areas
Japan said on Thursday it will extend emergency COVID19 restrictions in Tokyo and other regions until the end of this month to curb infections and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed, saying it was too early to let down its guard.
Defense Lawyers Say 1st Amendment Protected Ads On Backpage
Lawyers defending the founders of the classified site Backpage.com against allegations they knowingly ran ads for prostitution told jurors Wednesday that the adult service ads published by their clients were controversial but ultimately protected by the F...
Groups Sue Mexico Seeking To Stop Mass Removal Of Migrants
Four migrant defense groups in Mexico announced Wednesday that they have sought court injunctions to block what they call massive deportations, arguing the government is violating due process and Mexican and international law governing asylum.
Chinese Businessman Gets 2 Years In Prison For Exporting U.S. Marine Tech To China
A Chinese businessman was sentenced on Wednesday to two years in prison after admitting that he illegally exported marine technology with uses in antisubmarine warfare from the United States for the benefit of a Chinese military university.
U.S. To Discuss Way Forward On Iran In Moscow, Paris Talks
U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley will visit Moscow and Paris this week for talks with Russian and European officials on Iran's nuclear program, the State Department said in a statement on Tuesday.