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‘Cannot escape’: Afghan girl held at US military base in limbo amid Trump immigration policies

Friday, June 12

(QATAR) -- Her room is made up of four towering gray walls. With a rug, a colorful comforter and a few pictures, 15-year-old Zahra Muheb has tried to make it feel like home. She's spent her last two birthdays living at Camp As Sayliyah,... Read More.

US citizen arrested by Chinese government on espionage charges

Friday, June 12

(NEW YORK) -- A U.S. citizen was arrested in China on espionage charges, according to Chinese officials.U Min Zin was "lawfully subjected to criminal compulsory measures by the relevant authorities on suspicion of engaging in espionage activities that endanger China's national security Chinese foreign... Read More.

Officer fatally shot while executing search warrant in probe tied to US consulate shooting in Toronto

Thursday, June 11

(NEW YORK) -- A police officer was shot and killed while executing a search warrant Thursday as part of an investigation into a series of shootings in Toronto, including one at the United States consulate in March, authorities said.The officer, 43-year-old Marc Pinizzotto with... Read More.

Extra officers called in as violent unrest in Belfast continues for another night

Thursday, June 11

(BELFAST, Northern Ireland) -- Extra officers from the U.K. are being deployed to Northern Ireland on Thursday following another night of violent unrest over an alleged knife attack by an immigrant suspect.Scotland will send 90 officers to Northern Ireland to support an... Read More.

Ukrainian drones target Moscow again, mayor says, as Kyiv claims oil refinery strike

Thursday, June 11

(LONDON) -- Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow again in the early hours of Thursday morning, according to the city's Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, marking the fourth consecutive day of Ukrainian long-range attacks on the Russian capital.Sobyanin said in posts to Telegram that at least 15 Ukrainian... Read More.

Ukraine drones target Moscow for 3rd consecutive day, mayor says, amid major attack

Wednesday, June 10

(LONDON )-- Russian air defenses shot down at least 22 Ukrainian drones heading toward Moscow overnight and into Wednesday morning, according to the city's Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, marking the third consecutive day of Ukrainian long-range strikes on the Russian capital.The latest attacks on Moscow... Read More.

Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes as Zelenskyy seeks diplomatic path to end war

Tuesday, June 9

(LONDON) -- Three people were killed overnight as Russia continued its aerial barrage of Ukraine, firing at least 166 drones, Ukrainian officials said, as Russian officials also claimed a Ukrainian attack targeting Moscow and other regions."At least three people were killed, including a pregnant... Read More.

6.1 magnitude earthquake recorded near Cuba, felt across Florida

Monday, June 8

(NEW YORK) -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Gulf, about 118 kilometers west-northwest of Cuba.The National Weather Service in Miami said the shaking -- which was initially reported as a 6.4-magnitude quake -- was felt across much of Florida.There's no tsunami danger... Read More.

Rescuers suspend search for 2 miners believed trapped in flooded cave in Laos

Sunday, June 7

(NEW YORK) -- International rescuers have indefinitely suspended the search for two gold miners believed trapped in a cave in Laos, nearly three weeks after they were reported missing with five others who were rescued, officials said.International dive teams that converged on the country's... Read More.

1 year in, South Korea’s Lee enjoys strong support but faces legal shadow

Thursday, June 4

(SEOUL, South Korea) -- South Korea's ruling Democratic Party swept nationwide local elections Wednesday, tightening President Lee Jae Myung's grip on power one year into his term, though the conservative opposition captured Seoul's mayor's office.The vote drew 61% turnout, the highest for a local... Read More.

Coast Guard dive team searches for Lynette Hooker in Bahamas

Wednesday, June 3

(NEW YORK) -- A U.S. Coast Guard dive team is in the Bahamas on Wednesday searching for Lynette Hooker, an American woman who went overboard and vanished nearly two months ago.The Coast Guard Investigative Service is leading the investigation and received permission from the... Read More.

Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg as key Putin economic forum opens

Wednesday, June 3

(LONDON) -- Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia's largest oil terminals in St. Petersburg overnight into Wednesday morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, sending plumes of black smoke towering over the city as the landmark St. Petersburg International Economic Forum prepared to open.Zelenskyy said... Read More.

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‘Cannot escape’: Afghan girl held at US military base in limbo amid Trump immigration policies

US citizen arrested by Chinese government on espionage charges

Officer fatally shot while executing search warrant in probe tied to US consulate shooting in Toronto

Extra officers called in as violent unrest in Belfast continues for another night

Ukrainian drones target Moscow again, mayor says, as Kyiv claims oil refinery strike

Ukraine drones target Moscow for 3rd consecutive day, mayor says, amid major attack

Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes as Zelenskyy seeks diplomatic path to end war

6.1 magnitude earthquake recorded near Cuba, felt across Florida

Rescuers suspend search for 2 miners believed trapped in flooded cave in Laos

1 year in, South Korea’s Lee enjoys strong support but faces legal shadow

Coast Guard dive team searches for Lynette Hooker in Bahamas

Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg as key Putin economic forum opens

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