Dive team creates first 4K images of Titanic wreckage
A manned submersible explored the Titanic for the first time in 14 years and took the first 4K images of the wreckage, a production company behind a forthcoming documentary said…
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Sudan’s new prime minister, sovereign council sworn in
Sudan’s new prime minister was sworn in Wednesday, ushering in a new phase for the African country that was crippled by four months of mass protests that turned bloody as…
Pompeo makes diplomatic phone call to ease tensions with Denmark
A dispute between U.S. President Donald Trump and Denmark, over the latter’s refusal to sell Greenland, has been softened some by a phone call from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.…
Iran unveils new locally developed missile defense system
Amid heightened tensions with the United States, Iran rolled out a new missile defense system Thursday it says was developed and built locally. President Hassan Rouhani hailed the surface-to-air Bavar-373…
U.S., Turkey agree to start ‘safe zone’ plan in north Syria
The defense chiefs of the United States and Turkey have agreed on the first phase of a safe zone plan to root out terrorists in northern Syria. U.S. Defense Secretary…
Macron firm on backstop as Brexit talks with British prime minister continue
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday to discuss a new deal for Britain to leave the European Union. Macron said…
Britain answers China claim consulate employee engaged prostitutes
China’s latest claim a British consulate officer is being detained in the mainland for “soliciting prostitutes” is being met with demands for more information from the British government. Chinese state…
Mental health disorders may rise with air pollution, study suggests
As air quality declines, the prevalence of mental health conditions may rise, a large, new study suggests. Looking at data on millions of people in the United States and Denmark,…
Ireland High Court nixes planned strike by Ryanair pilots
The High Court of Ireland moved Wednesday to block a planned strike by Ryanair pilots, granting an injunction to halt the work stoppage less than a day after it was…
Greece pledges no help for Iranian tanker after U.S. warning
Greece said Wednesday it won’t allow a controversial Iranian oil tanker to pass through territorial waters on its way to Syria, following a stern warning from the United States. The…
