Iranian officials dismiss reports of explosion near Tehran
Iranian officials on Friday dismissed reports of an explosion west of Tehran that stoked fears about more potential instability after a series of blasts and fires in recent weeks. Reports…
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Israel launches Ofek 16 spy satellite into space
Israel launched a new spy satellite into orbit on Monday, saying it will bring enhanced surveillance capabilities. A rocket launched carrying the Ofek 16 reconnaissance satellite before dawn at the…
COVID-19: WHO discontinues trial on hydroxychloroquine
The World Health Organization announced Saturday that it discontinued its trial on hydroxychloroquine’s effect on COVID-19 patients in hospitals. WHO said in a statement that it accepted a recommendation from…
British court denies Venezuelan President Maduro access to gold
A British court on Thursday denied Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro access to $1.8 billion worth of gold held in the Bank of England, ruling that the British government does not…
British fugitive Mark Liscott captured in Amsterdam
One of Britain’s most notorious fugitives who had been on the run for almost eight years was arrested by local authorities in the Netherlands last month, Amsterdam police said Wednesday.…
Police officer stabbed, suspect shot in Glasgow city center attack
A police officer was stabbed and a suspect shot during a Friday incident at a hotel in the Scottish city of Glasgow, officials said. Police Scotland confirmed that an armed…
Kosovo President Hashim Thaci charged with war crimes
A special prosecutor on Wednesday indicted Kosovo President Hashim Thaci on charges of war crimes stemming from the war of independence with Serbia more than 20 years ago. Thaci, Kosovo…
Britain to lift some COVID-19 restrictions on July 4
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Tuesday that numerous coronavirus restrictions will be eased beginning July 4, when many businesses will be allowed to reopen. The British leader said churches,…
Bank of England pumps $124 billion into British economy
The Bank of England poured $124 billion into the British economy in coronavirus aid and maintained a key interest rate at 0.1 percent Thursday at its regular meeting. Andy Haldane,…
Britain grants more than 3.3M EU, EEA citizens right to remain in U.K.
Britain’s Home Office said Thursday more than 3.3 million European Union and European Economic Area citizens have been granted the right to stay in the country permanently after Brexit. The…
