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IS claims responsibility for Oman attack

Islamic State, the Sunni Muslim dominated militant group, has claimed responsibility for Monday's attack on a Shi'ite mosque in Oman. At least six people as well as the three attackers are believed to have been killed. Middle East correspondent William Denselow reports. Reuters reports that the assault commenced on Monday evening at the Ali bin Abi Talib mosque in the Wadi al-Kabir area of Muscat, Oman's capital, according […]

17 July, 2024

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International air fares in Germany down 3% in Q1 of 2024

After several quarters of significant price rises, airfares in Germany have started to fall according to new data released by the National Statistics Office. Trent Murray has the details. According to the Federal Statistics Office (Destatis), economy class tickets have become significantly cheaper, with passengers paying 15.8% less for flights to Central America, 12.3% less to Asia and Australia, and 7.4% less to North America. In contrast, tickets […]

17 July, 2024

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U.S Senator found guilty of all 16 counts he faced in a Federal Corruption trial

Senior United States Senator, Bob Menendez has been found guilty of all 16 counts he faced in a Federal Corruption trial. Menendez was accused of accepting thousands of dollars in bribes, in exchange for using his political influence to benefit foreign governments. Mitch McCann reports:

17 July, 2024

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Ex-CIA analyst accused of working for South Korea for luxury handbags

US prosecutors have indicted a former CIA analyst and White House official on charges she worked as an agent of the South Korean government in exchange for designer handbags, high-priced dinners and other luxury goods. Sue Mi Terry failed to register as a foreign agent and disclosed US government information to South Korean intelligence, according to the 31-page indictment filed Monday at a federal court in New […]

17 July, 2024

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Trump says Taiwan ‘should pay’ US for defence against China

Taiwan "should pay" the United States for defence, US presidential candidate Donald Trump said in a wide-ranging interview that has cast doubt on the relationship between Washginton and Taipei should he be re-elected in November. In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek published on Tuesday, the former president was asked if he would defend self-ruled Taiwan from China, which claims the island as part of its territory. […]

17 July, 2024

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Japan completes 7th round of nuclear waste discharge

Japan has completed a seventh round of treated, nuclear water discharge from the crippled power plant at Fukushima. It began slowly releasing more than a million tonnes of water used to cool fuel inside the wrecked nuclear reactors in August last year. Chris Gilbert reports.

17 July, 2024

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UK Government To Lay Out Policy Goals In State Opening Of Parliament

In the UK, the state opening of Parliament is taking place later to mark the official start of the new government's time in office. The ceremonial event is a chance for newly appointed Prime Minister Keir Starmer to lay out some of the key policies for the coming months. John Bevir (beaver) reports.

17 July, 2024

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Six people found dead in luxury Thai hotel, police exploring possible poisoning

Thai police are investigating the deaths of six foreign nationals whose bodies were found in a room at an upmarket hotel in Bangkok on Tuesday. Authorities are looking for a seventh person in connection with the incident. Laura Westbrook has more..

17 July, 2024

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Iranian plot to assassinate Trump revealed

United States security authorities obtained intelligence in recent weeks of a plot by Iran to try to assassinate Donald Trump. There is, however, no confirmed connection to the man who attempted to kill the former President on Saturday. Benji Hyer reports.

17 July, 2024