Water rationing ordered as severe flooding devastates southern Brazil
by In southern Brazil, severe flooding has caused extensive damage, leaving 90 people dead and more than 130 missing. A mayor on Tuesday asked residents to …
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Russia defends veto of UN resolution prohibiting nuclear weapons in outer space
Russia has defended its veto of a U.N. resolution urging prevention of a space-based nuclear arms race, proposing their own resolution for a ban on …
US repatriates 11 citizens from camps for relatives of ISIS militants in Syria
The U.S. has brought home 11 of its citizens from camps in northeastern Syria, housing family members of suspected Islamic State militants, officials say.The U.S. …
White House official urges US mining projects in nations deemed ‘risky’ by corporations
A senior White House adviser has voiced the necessity of encouraging mining projects in countries where Western corporations might be hesitant to invest.A senior White …
Togo’s longtime leader eliminates presidential elections by signing new constitution
Togo’s president has enacted a new constitution eliminating presidential elections, prompting concerns that he aims to prolong his family’s longstanding rule.Togo’s president has enacted a …
Vietnam celebrates 70th anniversary of battle of Dien Bien Phu, end of French colonial rule
Vietnam celebrated the 70th anniversary of the battle of Dien Bien Phu that ended French colonial occupation. French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu also attended.Vietnam celebrated …
China’s Xi visits Serbia on 25th anniversary of NATO’s Chinese Embassy bombing
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Serbia on the 25th anniversary of NATO’s bombing of Belgrade’s Chinese Embassy. China and Serbia have grown closer in …
Suicide attack that killed 5 Chinese nationals was planned in Afghanistan, Pakistan’s military says
A suicide bombing that killed five Chinese engineers and a Pakistani driver in March was planned in neighboring Afghanistan, according to Pakistan’s military.A suicide bombing …
Ukraine examines North Korea missile debris from Russian strikes
Ukrainian state prosecutors have examined debris from approximately half of the 50 North Korean ballistic missiles launched by Russia beginning last December.Ukrainian state prosecutors have …
Palestinians pursue UN General Assembly support for full membership bid
The United Nations General Assembly is considering a draft resolution to recognize Palestinians as qualified for full U.N. membership, according to officials.The United Nations General …