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Tehran challenges suggestion Iran missile downed Ukraine jetWorld NewsJanuary 10, 2020TEHRAN, Jan 9, 2020 (AFP) - Iran, alluding to "doubtful scenarios", on Thursday challenged international suggestions that the Ukrainian airliner that crashed outside Tehran this week was mistakenly d... -
US House votes to curb Trump war power on IranWorldJanuary 10, 2020WASHINGTON (AFP) -- US lawmakers concerned about rushing to war with Iran adopted a measure Thursday aimed at reining in President Donald Trump's ability to take military action against the Islamic r... -
HBO to produce 'Parasite' miniseriesFilmJanuary 10, 2020NEW YORK (AFP) -- HBO has secured the rights to adapt South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho's critical smash hit "Parasite" into a miniseries, the US cable channel said Thursday. Television companies ... -
Justin Bieber reveals he has Lyme diseasePeopleJanuary 9, 2020MONTREAL (AFP) -- Pop super star Justin Bieber announced Wednesday that he has Lyme disease. In a post on Instagram, Bieber said he will address his struggle with the illness, which is contracted th... -
Defiant car magnate Ghosn hits back against Japanese 'plot'World NewsJanuary 9, 2020BEIRUT (AFP) -- Fugitive auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn on Wednesday accused Nissan and Japanese prosecutors of plotting against him as he staged an impassioned defence at his first public appearance since... -
Pentagon chief: US has restored 'level of deterrence' on IranWorld NewsJanuary 9, 2020WASHINGTON (AFP) -- US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday that the United States has reestablished some deterrence toward Iran in the wake of the January 3 drone strike that killed Iranian g... -
Trump pulls back from war with IranWorld NewsJanuary 9, 2020WASHINGTON (AFP) -- President Donald Trump pulled back from the brink of war with Iran on Wednesday, saying that Tehran appeared to be "standing down" after firing missiles -- without causing casualt... -
Oil prices spike over 4.5% after Iran attacksWorld NewsJanuary 8, 2020TOKYO (AFP) - Oil prices spiked Wednesday morning, rising over 4.5 percent at one point after Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles against two airbases in Iraq used by US and coalition forces. ... -
US insists troops staying in Iraq, won't bomb Iran cultural sitesWorld NewsJanuary 8, 2020WASHINGTON (AFP) -- President Donald Trump sought Tuesday to end confusion over the future of American troops in Iraq, saying they should stay, despite fury there over the US killing of a top Iranian... -
Supreme leader emotional as Iran mourns top generalWorld NewsJanuary 7, 2020TEHRAN (AFP) -- Iran's supreme leader fought back tears as a sea of black-clad mourners paid homage Monday to the top commander assassinated in a US drone strike last week that has inflamed tensions ... -
World markets on edge as US-Iran tensions spark escalation fearsWorld NewsJanuary 7, 2020NEW YORK (AFP) -- World markets were mixed after a tense trading day on Monday, with US equities ending higher and bucking a downward trend in Europe and Asia after the US killing of a top Iranian ge... -
Hollywood stars shine on Globes red carpetFilmJanuary 6, 2020LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Hollywood's brightest stars sparkled Sunday on the red carpet at the Golden Globes, the first showbiz awards gala of 2020. Under sunny skies, the best and brightest of film and ... -
Merkel, Macron, Johnson urge Iran not to flout nuclear dealWorld NewsJanuary 6, 2020BERLIN (AFP) -- The leaders of Germany, France and Britain on Sunday urged Iran to drop measures that go against the 2015 nuclear deal, after Tehran announced it would no longer abide by a limit on e... -
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Carlos Ghosn's escape: What we knowWorld BusinessJanuary 5, 2020From jumping bail and fleeing to Lebanon to be met with an arrest notice from Interpol, Carlos Ghosn's escape from Japan has been worthy of a Hollywood plot. Here's what we know about the former Ren...
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