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Israeli missile strike targets Syrian air base
An Israeli missile strike targeted a Syrian air base in central Syria on Sunday, state TV reported. The Syrian air defenses intercepted two of the missiles that targeted the T-4…
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Iran CBI chief in Seoul to discuss economic ties
Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Abdolnaser Hemmati is currently on a visit to Seoul, South Korea to review economic relations. During his stay, Hemmati is scheduled to hold…
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Iran-Turkey direct train services to restart soon
Iran and Turkey have finalized an agreement to restart direct train services between Tehran and Ankara and also to run tourist trains, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development…
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Rouhani: Gap between universities, production, industry unacceptable
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday described the gap between the universities, production and industry as unacceptable, saying that quality of the universities and academic courses should improve. Addressing a…
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US requests visa applicants to provide social media information in security screening
The United States is now requesting nearly all visa applicants to submit their social media information in stepping up the security screening of prospective immigrants and travelers. The additional information…
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Woman dies after losing footing at famous California waterfall
A young woman died after she lost her footing while taking photos at a famous waterfall in northern California, local media reported Saturday. "Crews from the Tahoe Truckee Regional Rescue…
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Californian politicians blast Washington’s tariffs threat against Mexico
Californian politicians on Saturday criticized Washington's latest threat to impose tariffs on goods imported from Mexico at a Democratic convention. Delivering a speech in front of thousands of Democrats and…
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Virginia Beach gunman identified as “disgruntled” city employee, his pistols legally purchased
Police on Saturday identified the gunman behind a multiple-death shooting here as a long time city employee, and his two .45 caliber pistols have been purchased legally. "DISGRUNTLED" CITY ENGINEER…
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Mexican president optimistic about reaching agreement with US on tariffs
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Saturday he was optimistic about reaching an agreement with Washington over the proposed punitive tariffs on imported goods coming from Mexico. "There is…
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China hands over emergency food assistance to Afghanistan
China handed over emergency food assistance to Afghanistan in a ceremony held in Kabul on Saturday. The assistance was handed over to Afghan National Minister of Disaster Management Najeeb Fahim…