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Fire set off by a gas explosion in Kenya kills at least 3 people, injures 270
A vehicle loaded with gas exploded in Kenya’s capital, causing a massive fire.The inferno engulfed homes and warehouses, resulting in ...
US senators urge Hungary to ratify Sweden’s NATO membership ‘without further delay’
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers are urging Hungary to immediately ratify Sweden’s application to join NATO, saying patience with ...
US says ‘mega’ drone deal with India will ensure enhanced maritime security
WASHINGTON: Terming its partnership with India as among the most consequential ones, the US has said the proposed sale of ...
Kim Jong Un calls for ‘war preparations’ during Naval shipyard inspection in Nampho
North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un reasserted his goal that the military step up “war preparations” on Friday, state media ...
Funding for refugees has long been politicised and punitive action against UNRWA, Palestinians fits that pattern
Is UNRWA political?The UNRWA has been subject to political headwinds since its inception, especially during periods of heightened tension between Palestinians and ...
US lawmakers call on Hungarian leader Viktor Orban to immediately approve Sweden’s NATO membership
BUDAPEST: A bipartisan group of US lawmakers are urging Hungary to immediately ratify Sweden’s application to join NATO, saying patience ...
US lawmakers form Congressional Burma Caucus to encourage American intervention
Members of the House of Representatives on Thursday will launch the first bipartisan caucus on Burma to pressure U.S. administrations ...
Mark Zuckerberg’s long apology tour: A brief history
MOCKING FACEBOOK’S EARLY USERSIn one of the earliest stories of Facebook’s founding, a 19-year-old Mark Zuckerberg mocked the roughly 4,000 ...
Ellen Gilchrist, 1984 National Book Award winner for ‘Victory Over Japan,’ dies at 88
Gilchrist married before completing her bachelor’s degree, and she said that as a young mother she took writing classes from ...
Haley insists she’s staying in the GOP race. Here’s how that could cause problems for Trump
Haley assets growingHaley is getting stronger by some measures.Her campaign has raised $5 million from small-dollar donors in the days ...
