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Month: July 2023

Millions of Shiite Muslims across the world commemorate the mourning day of Ashoura

By AMIR VAHDAT Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Millions of Shiite Muslims in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and around the world are commemorating Ashoura. That’s a remembrance of the 7th-century martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, which gave birth to their faith. In Afghanistan, the Taliban cut mobile phone services in key cities holding

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Exclusion zone set up around Greek military base after wildfires trigger powerful explosions

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities are maintaining an exclusion zone around an air force base in central Greece where wildfires triggering powerful explosions at an ammunition depot. The blasts late Thursday at one of the country’s largest military facilities shattered windows in nearby towns and prompted an evacuation of more than two thousand people, while

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Biden orders changes to the military code of justice for sexual assault victims

By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will sign an executive order giving decisions on the prosecution of serious military crimes including sexual assault to independent military attorneys. The order being signed Friday takes that power away from victims’ commanders. The order formally implements legislation passed by Congress last year aimed

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China demands US invite Hong Kong leader to economic meeting, adding to strains over crackdown

By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — China has demanded that the United States invite Hong Kong’s leader to an economic conference following a news report that Chief Executive John Lee would be barred due to his role in crushing the city’s pro-democracy movement. The conflict threatens to complicate Washington’s efforts to revive

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No clarity about who’s in charge in Niger, 2 days after mutinous soldiers ousted the president

By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Two days after mutinous soldiers detained Niger’s democratically elected president, it was still unclear Friday morning who was running the country and what mediation efforts were underway, as analysts warned that political chaos could set back the country’s fight against jihadists and increase Russia’s influence in

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Defense Secretary Austin says the US stands with countries against China’s ‘bullying behavior’

By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Friday the United States stands with countries fighting Chinese “bullying behavior” as he launched bilateral talks in Australia aimed at countering Beijing’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Austin and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Australian

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Three people ejected in Indio crash

Courtesy: News Channel 3 Three people were hospitalized in critical condition after two cars collided in Indio, at the intersection of Avenue 48 and Calhoun Street at 9:05 Thursday night.  A Honda collided with pick-up truck, leaving the truck overturned, according to police. The pick-up truck driver was evaluated for driving under the influence at

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