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US Elections 2024: Washington State puts the National Guard on alert
The governor of the US state of Washington (Northwest), Jay Inslee, announced yesterday Friday that he is activating “proactive” elements of the National Guard and putting them on alert because of “general and specific” intelligence and concerns about the outbreak of violence just 24 hours before the controversial presidential election on Tuesd
Message from the U.S. to Iran: B-2 Stealth bombers strike Houthis in Yemen
The recent U.S. strike with B-2 bombers on Houthi weapon depots in Yemen shows that the joint U.S.-Israel response to Tehran is taking shape, albeit gradually.
Harris, Trump seek advantage in knife-edge election battle
Kamala Harris and rival Donald Trump campaigned in battleground states Sunday, seeking 11th-hour advantages in a deadlocked White House race, as new polling shows the vice president underperforming among some traditional Democratic voter demographics.
Hurricane Milton: The storm was strong, but thankfully it wasn’t the worst-case scenario, says Florida governor DeSantis
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, held a press conference on the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Southeast US reels as storm Helene death toll passes 210
More than 210 people are now confirmed dead after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through several U.S. states, officials said Thursday, making it the second deadliest storm to hit the U.S. mainland in more than half a century.
VP pick Tim Walz lauds Kamala Harris at Democratic convention
Tim Walz made his national debut to millions of Americans on a star-studded evening at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, as he accepted the nomination to be Kamala Harris's running mate for the White House.
Democratic VP pick Tim Walz stars at party convention
Tim Walz will officially accept the nomination to be Kamala Harris's White House running mate Wednesday as he presses a charm offensive that has seen him become a darling of the Democratic National Convention.
Tim Walz: Kamala Harris’ “chosen one” – National guard Veteran and former educator
Minnesota is a traditionally Democratic state, but it is also close to Wisconsin and Michigan, two swing states considered crucial for determining the next president.
Venezuelans take to streets over disputed polls
At least one person died Monday in Venezuela as security forces tried to break up protests triggered by a hotly disputed election result that gave Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro a third term in power, an NGO said.
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Cyprus: 13 years since the Mari explosion that killed 13 people and devastated the economy (videos-photos)
Cyprus summers are strewn with tragedies and anniversaries. When the calendars turn on the last day of June, it’s as if something darkens even the sun that bathes the island. Besides, even if one wanted to forget, the signs that say: “Stop. Turkish-occupied territory.”