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COVID-19: New Variant, B.1.640.2, Detected in France – Study
The variant, tentatively identified B.1.640.2, is believed to be Cameroonian in origin and have so far spread to 12 patients in southern France.
Remain in Mexico Expands as U.S. Immigration Court Hearings Begin
More than 200 migrants have been already returned to Mexico since a court forced the policy's reimplementation last month.
Haitian Prime Minister Survives Weekend Assassination Attempt – PM’s Office
Gunmen unsuccessfully attempted to assassinate Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry during an event on Saturday commemorating the Caribbean…
Saudi Defenses Intercept, Destroy Five Drones Targeting the Kingdom
Saudi Arabian air defenses intercepted and destroyed five drones launched by the Yemeni Iran-aligned Houthi movement toward the…
Iran Cites New ‘Realism’ From Western Powers at Nuclear Talks
Negotiations to restore the accord began last year but stopped in June as Iran elected ultraconservative President Ebrahim Raisi.
Canadian Court Awards $84m To Families Over Plane Shot Down by Iran in 2020
The downing of the plane came in the aftermath of U.S. forces killing Iranian Gen. Qassem Suleimani in a missile strike at Baghdad International Airport in January 2020.
Iranian News Agency Launches Hebrew Site to Mark Anniversary of Soleimani Killing
Tasnim says its new website is necessary due to ‘strategic importance’ of the Palestinian issue for Muslims around the world; also opens Hebrew Twitter, Instagram accounts
Iran Calls for Trump and Pompeo to Be Tried for Soleimani Killing
Regime's president vows Muslims across the globe 'will avenge his martyrdom' if US officials not put on trial
Five Global Powers Pledge to Avoid Nuclear Conflict
"We believe strongly that the further spread of such weapons must be prevented," said the five permanent U.N. Security Council members China, France, Russia, Britain and the United States, collectively known as the P5.
Blinken Calls For ‘United’ NATO Stance on Russian Troop Buildup Near Ukraine
In a Sunday phone call, U.S. President Joe Biden told Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the United States and its allies would "respond decisively" should Russia further invade Ukraine.