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UN Security Council renews Yemen sanctions

Russia has blocked a U.N. Security Council resolution that would have called out Iran for violating an arms embargo against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. During a vote Monday, Russia wielded its veto against...

First openly transgender recruit joins US military

The first openly transgender recruit has passed both the physical and medical exams and signed a contract to join the U.S. military, the Pentagon confirmed. " confirms that as of Feb. 23,...

Nigeria confirms 110 girls missing after Boko Haram attack

The Nigerian government confirmed Sunday 110 girls are missing after a Boko Haram attack in a northeastern town, after days of silence from officials. The Information Ministry says the girls from the...

Christianity’s ‘holiest site’ closed in protest

Christian leaders in Jerusalem have closed the doors to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, considered the holiest site in Christianity, to protest a new Israeli tax policy and a proposed...

US: ‘We will see’ if N. Korea willingness to talk is denuclearization first step

WHITE HOUSE — The Trump administration is responding tepidly following North Korea’s expression of willingness to hold talks with the United States. “We will see if Pyongyang’s message today, that it is...

New fighting erupts near Damascus despite UN cease-fire demand

New fighting erupted Sunday near Damascus in spite of the United Nations' demand for a 30-day cease-fire to allow rescue and medical workers to enter the region. The British-based Syrian Observatory for...

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