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Nato’s Rutte: European allies have ‘gotten the message’ from Trump
BRUSSELS, May 4 — European nations have “gotten the message” from US President Donald Trump and are now ensuring that agreements on the use of military bases are being implemented, […]
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits Samar island in central Philippines
MANILA, May 4 — A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck the central Philippine island of Samar at 2:09 pm (0609 GMT) on Monday, the United States Geological Survey said. The quake hit […]
Iran warns US to stay out of Hormuz as Trump plans ship escort mission
US to start operation to aid stranded ships, Trump says Iran military tells US Navy to steer clear, Tanker reports hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz Iran wants end […]
Vote counting begins in key Indian state polls testing Modi’s grip on power
KOLKATA, May 4 — Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway today under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is […]
Boeing faces civil trial in Ethiopia over 737 MAX crash
NEW YORK, May 4 — Boeing is scheduled to return to court today to face its latest lawsuit over a deadly 737 MAX crash in Ethiopia, brought by the family […]
Three die in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
PRAIA, CAPE VERDE, May 4 — With Agnes Pedrero in Geneva and Francois Ausseill in Johannesburg Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said […]
New ‘definitive’ evidence emerges in Trump gala shooting, says US prosecutor
WASHINGTON, US, May 4 — Investigators have found clear evidence that the alleged gunman who attempted to storm a Washington media gala attended by US President Donald Trump actually shot […]
United Airlines plane hits lamppost, truck on approach to Newark airport
NEW YORK, May 4 — A United Airlines plane hit a lamppost and a delivery truck on a New Jersey highway while landing yesterday at Newark Liberty International Airport, officials […]
US to escort ships out of Hormuz as Trump cites ‘very positive’ Iran talks
WASHINGTON, May 4 — President Donald Trump said yesterday that “very positive discussions” were underway with Iran on finding a solution to the war, but nevertheless added US forces will […]
Ex-New York mayor Giuliani hospitalised in ‘critical’ condition
WASHINGTON, May 4 — Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalised in “critical but stable condition,” his spokesman said yesterday, without disclosing what ails the 81-year-old former politician. “Mayor […]