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Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz

 The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management", ‌the recently appointed head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump...
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UPDATE: Rescuers fear more victims will be found on second day

BOGOTA - Rescue efforts across western Colombia carried into ​a second day on Tuesday as emergency workers dug...
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Death toll rises after Colombia struck by 7.4 earthquake

At least 77 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, leaving people...
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Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as new US Attorney General

United States President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche has been narrowly confirmed as attorney general –...
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Iran wants control over some shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai – Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic,...
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Global economy at risk of recession if Iran war persists, warns IMF

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The global economy is at risk of recession if the US-Israel war with Iran continues and high energy prices persist, the International Monetary Fund...
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At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site

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At least 30 people are feared to have been killed in a stampede at a popular tourist site in Haiti on Saturday. The incident took...
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Knifeman calling himself ‘Lucifer’ slashes three at NYC’s Grand Central

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A machete-wielding suspect attacked three people at New York City's Grand Central station before he was fatally shot by police, in a rampage that...
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Pilots ‘fear retribution’ over refusing to fly in Middle East

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MONTREAL/NEW DELH - Airline pilots who have safety concerns about flying in the Middle East during the Iran war have told a global aviators' ‌union group they fear...
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No ceasefire in Lebanon, says Netanyahu

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Thursday that there was "no ceasefire in Lebanon" and that Israel would continue striking Hezbollah, while announcing direct negotiations with Lebanon. "I...
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American Airlines raises checked bag fees

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American Airlines is hiking checked baggage fees for domestic and short-haul international destinations and trimming some perks for ​economy fliers, as soaring jet fuel costs...
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