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Tunnel Complex at Natanz Nuclear Facility in Iran ‘Deeper Than Expected’
“The potential size of the underground complex raises questions about what capabilities this new tunnel complex will provide in addition to a new advanced centrifuge assembly plant,” it assessed.
England Lifts Face Mask Mandate, Lets People Return to Offices as Omicron Cases Near Peak
Johnson told lawmakers that the ease of restrictions was due to government scientists believing the surge of infections was likely prompted by Omicron and the variant's cases "have now peaked nationally," according to the Associated Press.
Be Prepared to Bury the Two-State Solution, Palestinian FM Warns
Riyad Malki told the United Nations Security Council that it was a mistake to wait to take any action, as if time would allow for the issue to resolve itself.
Texas Synagogue Gunman Was Kicked Out of Nearby Mosque Before Hostage-Taking
He arrived in New York at the end of December. On Jan. 2, he was reportedly dropped off by an unidentified person to stay the night at OurCalling, a homeless shelter in Dallas.
Texas Synagogue Terrorist Said He Was ‘Opening Door’ for Attacks on U.S.
"We're coming to f$%&ing America...We'll give them f$#&ing war," Malik Faisal Akram told his brother in a recorded call.
Iran Deal Requires Faster Diplomacy or Slower Nuclear Advances: U.S. Official
“We are prepared and willing to reach a deal soon. But we are also prepared and bracing for the possibility of a breakdown which would spell the JCPOA's likely demise," the U.S. official said.
U.S. and UAE Discuss Steps to Enhance Security After Abu Dhabi Attack
The Houthi attack was unprecedented because the Iran-backed rebels had previously targeted Saudi Arabia and ships in the region but not the United Arab Emirates, which is a member of the Saudi-led alliance that intervened in Yemen's civil war in 2015.
Biden Says Putin Will Pay ‘Dear Price’ if Invades Ukraine
President Joe Biden says he believes Vladimir Putin doesn’t want full blown war in Ukraine and would pay a “dear price” if he moves forward with a military incursion
Cyberattack on Red Cross Compromises Data of More Than 515,000 People
"We are working closely with our humanitarian partners worldwide to understand the scope of the attack and take the appropriate measures to safeguard our data in the future."
Biden Says Russia Likely to Invade Ukraine
But as Biden himself acknowledged, it's unclear whether Putin himself has decided what comes next.