World News
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Iranian foreign minister dismisses Israeli strike as 'toys,' says there'll be no retaliation
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told NBC News on Friday that Iran will not retaliate against the Israeli strike in the Isfahan province, calling the Israeli drones "toys."
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No perjury charges for British soldiers accused of lying in Bloody Sunday probe
15 British soldiers accused of lying to an inquiry into Bloody Sunday, during which 13 civilians were killed in the Northern Ireland conflict, will not face perjury charges.
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Japanese autoworkers narrowly escape suicide bomber in Pakistani port city
A suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden vest near a van carrying Japanese autoworkers in Karachi. The workers escaped, but three bystanders were wounded.
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Olympic torch makes Acropolis overnight stop a week before handover to Paris organizers
The flame that will burn at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics is spending the night at the Acropolis in Athens before being delivered to French officials next week.
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Dominican soldier arrested for raping 14-year-old Haitian girl during migrant sweep
A Dominican soldier identified as Paulino de la Cruz has been arrested under suspicion he raped a 14-year-old Haitian girl while tasked with searching for illegal immigrants.
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Thai plastics firm will pay $20 million to settle with U.S. over Iran sanctions violations
The U.S. Treasury announced on Friday that Bangkok-based plastics firm SCG Plastics Co. has agreed to pay $20 million to settle with the U.S. over 467 violations of Iran sanctions.
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Italian court drops charges against migrant rescue ship crews and ends long-running legal battle
An Italian court has dismissed a case against rescue ship crews from Save The Children, Jugend Rettet and Doctors Without Borders; charges were dropped accusing them of 'collaborating with smugglers.'
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UN refugee agency tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats
The UN's refugee agency has said that efforts by Cyprus to stop Syrian refugee-laden boats from reaching the island nation must not put passengers at risk or violate international human rights laws.
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US renews effort to retain foothold in Niger as junta looks to push troops out
The U.S. is attempting to broker a new agreement with Niger's military junta that would allow it to remain in the West African country.
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Hackers claim Belarus fertilizer plant infiltrated to demand political prisoner release
A hacker activist group in Belarus has claimed to have infiltrated computers at Grodno Azot, the country's largest fertilizer plant, to pressure the government to free political prisoners.
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Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber as Moscow's missiles kill 8 Ukrainians
Ukraine said on Friday it shot down a Russian strategic bomber, while Moscow officials claimed the plane crashed due to a malfunction; neither claim could be verified.
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Iranian president makes no mention of Israeli strike despite threatening complete destruction
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi ignored the Israeli missile strikes that hit his country during a speech on Friday, apparently walking back his previous threats of total war.
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Mexico's president is getting a little sloppy in the rush to finish projects before his term ends
Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is in a rush to finish legislative and building projects before his term ends, and experts say officials are 'getting a bit sloppy.'
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Croatia's top court rules President Milanović cannot be prime minister because of campaign
Croatia's President Zoran Milanović has been banned by the country's Constitutional Court from becoming prime minister, in the event that his party garners a majority after this week's parliamentary election.
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French Olympic athletes to receive mental health protection in response to heightened cyberbullying
French athletes participating in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics will receive mental health support to combat online harassment and cyberbullying, officials said.
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EU commission president urges unity as Finland closes Russian borders over migration surge
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has voiced the significance of Finland's decision to close its border with Russia due to a surge in migrants.
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Poland detains 2 suspects in attack on Alexei Navalny ally in Lithuania
Two Polish citizens have been detained in connection with the assault on Russian activist Leonid Volkov in Vilnius, Lithuania. The attack occurred on March 12.
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Israel strikes back at Iran: Five key questions
Israeli carried out a "limited" strike against Iran on Friday, targeting the country's Isfahan province, which is where Natanz, one of Iran's nuclear facilities, is located.
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