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Iran vows to stand firm against ‘unjust’ U.S. sanctions

Iran’s government said Saturday it would stand firm against what it called “unjust” US sanctions, while signalling that Tehran would continue pursuing...

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Tropical Storm Karina strengthens in Pacific, could become major hurricane

Tropical Storm Karina was strengthening southwest of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula on Saturday and was expected to become a hurricane later in...

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Afghanistan Freedom Front claims killing Taliban commander in Ghazni

The Afghanistan Freedom Front said it killed a Taliban commander in a guerrilla operation in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province late Friday, but there...

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Drone strike by Yemen government forces kills at least 15 Houthis, report says

At least 15 Houthi fighters were killed in a Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces’ drone strike in Al-Dhale’a, Saudi news outlet Al Hadath...

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Algeria reports 123 vegetation fires, with five still burning

Algerian authorities reported that 123 vegetation and agricultural fires had been recorded between Aug. 28 and Aug. 29, according to Algerian Civil...

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Ukraine official says 27 killed in Russian strikes in Kyiv region

At least 27 people were killed and 42 injured in Russian airstrikes across Ukraine’s Kyiv region late Friday, a Ukrainian regional official...

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BCCI stance on Sports Bill leaves state associations seeking clarity

The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s stance on legislation governing sports has come under scrutiny amid an ongoing court case...

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Gunfire, explosions reported near Niamey airport and presidential palace

Gunfire and explosions were reported across Niger’s capital, Niamey, early Saturday, including near the international airport and presidential palace, as residents awoke...