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US Pres Trump seeks support in Iran crisis but Europe skeptical

WASHINGTON, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — With tensions soaring after he ordered the killing of a top Iranian general, US President…

Heatwave, strong winds fan Australia bushfire threat – new emergency warnings issued

SYDNEY, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) –– High temperatures and strong winds were expected to fan massive bushfires blazing across southeastern Australia…

Update: US to join Iran crash probe – NTSB

NEW YORK, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US National Transportation Safety Board said it will join the probe into the…

US Sec of State Pompeo to meet Japan, South Korea on North Korea tensions

WASHINGTON, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet top officials from Japan and South Korea,…

US House votes to limit Pres Trump war powers against Iran

WASHINGTON, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — In a rebuke to President Donald Trump, the US House voted Thursday to restrict his…

Indonesia equips forest rangers with guns in illegal logging battle

BANDA ACEH (Indonesia), Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Forest rangers inIndonesia’s Aceh province will be equipped with guns in the battle…

Global road accidents up, deaths down: data

PARIS, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Road accidents have become more frequent but less deadly over the last 30 years as…

India: 15 foreign envoys visit J&K at government invitation

 A security vehicle escort the cavalcade of ambassadors in Srinagar SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A delegation of 16 New Delhi-based envoys and other…

After missile launch Iran says it respects Iraqi sovereignty

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iran said it respects Iraq’s territorial integrity, after firing missiles at Iraqi bases housing…

Iran says rumours missile caused plane crash make ‘no sense’

TEHRAN, Jan 10 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iran on Thursday ruled out a missile strike as the cause of a Ukrainian passenger…