Tehran, January 7 (RHC)-- Iran has reportedly retaliated for the killing of a top general by firing more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two Iraqi military air bases housing U.S. troops on Wednesday local time.... More
San Juan, January 7 (RHC)-- A 6.4 magnitude earthquake was reported Tuesday in Puerto Rico, causing material damage to several areas and leaving at least one person dead, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. ... More
Tehran, January 7 (RHC)-- Millions of mourners thronged the streets in Iran’s southeastern city of Kerman, the hometown of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, to attend a final funeral for the top defense strategist, who was assassinated by the U.S. military during a visit to neighboring Iraq.... More
Washington, January 7 (RHC)-- Washington has refused to issue a visa to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, even though, as the host of the United Nations headquarters, the United States is obliged to allow foreign officials into the country.... More
Washington, January 7 (RHC)-- Iraq should brace itself for sanctions that'll make the ones placed on Iran look pale in comparison if it kicks out the U.S. troops without first covering the costs that Washington spent on its airbase there, U.S. President Donald Trump said.... More
Tel Aviv, January 7 (RHC)-- Israel’s Higher Planning Committee (HPC) has approved the construction of 1,936 illegal housing units for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank, according to Israeli NGO Peace Now.... More
Washington, January 7 (RHC)-- Former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry has rejoined the board of the company that oversees Energy Transfer Partners, one of the biggest pipeline operators in the United States.... More
London, January 7 (RHC)-- The Guardian reports a new massive leak by data firm Cambridge Analytica is set to expose tens of thousands of documents detailing the work of a global operation involving at least 68 countries used to manipulate voters on “an industrial scale.” The documents will be released over the next months.... More
New York, January 7 (RHC)-- The New York Times reports Boeing has discovered yet another massive flaw with its troubled 737 MAX jets. A December audit of the plane’s safety, ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), found previously unreported concerns with the wiring in 737 MAX airplanes, which could potentially cause a short circuit and a crash if pilots did not respond adequately.... More
New York, January 7 (RHC)-- In New York City, the trial against disgraced Hollywood mogul and accused sexual predator Harvey Weinstein began Monday in a Manhattan court. He faces life in prison. ... More
Havana, January 7 (RHC)--The Cuban newspaper Granma denounced on Tuesday the maneuvers of the US government aimed at destabilizing Cuba through the alleged pro-democracy programs, which finance mercenary groups, scholarships to promote fake leadership among young people and the dirty war on the Internet.... More
Havana, January 7 (RHC)-- The popular Cuban performer Cimafunk will host the Getting Funky in Havana, a cultural exchange with musicians from New Orleans and the Island, which will take place as part of the activities of the 35th edition of the 2020 Plaza International Jazz Festival. ... More
Havana, January 7 (RHC)-- Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez conveyed his condolences to the people and government of Australia where forest fires have killed more than 20 people and caused severe damage to wildlife and infrastructure.... More
Havana, January 7 (RHC)-- The election of provincial governors and deputy governors will take place on January 18, as agreed by the Council of State. On that date, the delegates to the municipal assemblies of People's Power from all over the country will meet simultaneously to exercise their vote.... More
Washington, January 7 (RHC)-- The United States has no plans to pull out militarily from Iraq, Defense Secretary Mark Esper told Pentagon reporters on Monday, following reports of a U.S. military letter about preparations for a withdrawal.... More
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