Republicans join 'free Cuba' protesters outside U.S. Capitol: 'Liberty will prevail' July 27, 2021
Politicians and protesters gather outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday to hold a press conference in support of a Cuba free of its communist regime
Tunisia's president announces new restrictions, denies accusations of a power grab July 27, 2021
Troops surrounded Tunisia’s parliament and blocked its speaker from entering Monday after the president suspended the legislature and fired the prime minister and other top members of government.
DOJ: Former US embassy worker admits to sexual abuse, filming women without consent July 27, 2021
A former American employee who worked at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City now risks being sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to sexual abuse and admitting to “photographing and recording dozens of nude and partially nude women without their consent”, the Justice Department says.
Cardinal, 9 others on trial at Vatican in money scandals July 27, 2021
The case is based on an investigation of the allegedly criminal management of Vatican assets.
German chemical blast results in multiple deaths, dozens of injuries July 27, 2021
An explosion at an industrial park for chemical companies in Germany killed at least two people on Tuesday, with 31 others injured and several still missing hours later. Fire officials who tested the air said there did not appear to be a danger to nearby residents after authorities initially urged people to shelter inside.
Guilty verdict in first trial under Hong Kong security law July 27, 2021
The first person to be tried under Hong Kong's sweeping national security law was found guilty of secessionism and terrorism on Tuesday.
US to blame for Molotov attack on Cuba embassy in Paris, FM says July 27, 2021
A top Cuban official took to Twitter late Monday to report a Molotov cocktail attack on Havana's embassy in Paris and place the blame squarely on the U.S. government over its rhetoric after the country's historic protests.
Koreas agree to restore communication channels, improve ties July 27, 2021
South Korea says the leaders of North and South Korea have agreed to restore suspended communication channels and improve ties.
UK mom says she killed pedophile neighbor because he preyed on her son July 26, 2021
A UK woman who was convicted of fatally stabbing her neighbor after learning he was a pedophile has reportedly revealed that her son was one of his victims.
Women, children casualties on the rise in Afghanistan: UN July 26, 2021
More women and children were killed and wounded in Afghanistan in the first half of 2021 than in the first six months of any year since the United Nations began systematically keeping count in 2009.
UK weather: Warnings remain after homes, roads and hospitals in England flooded in deluge of rain July 26, 2021
Torrential rain has flooded parts of London and the South after thunderstorms struck.
Vatican trial opens into financial scandal rocking papacy July 26, 2021
The trial is the culmination of a two-year investigation to a 350 million-euro London real estate venture.
Landslide in India kills 9; falling boulders destroy bridge: reports July 26, 2021
At least nine people were killed in northern India Sunday after a landslide caused boulders to tumble down a mountain and strike their vehicle, according to reports.
Violence in Tunisia: President accused of 'coup' as tensions escalate over parliament's suspension July 26, 2021
Troops surrounded Tunisia's parliament and blocked its speaker from entering Monday after the president suspended the legislature and fired the prime minister following nationwide protests over the country’s economic troubles and coronavirus crisis.
Israel says it struck Hamas military base after arson balloon launch July 26, 2021
The Israel Defense Forces said early Monday that it conducted military strikes on a Hamas base in response to an arson balloon launch.
French protesters reject bill requiring vaccine passes July 24, 2021
Tens of thousands of people, including far-right activists and members of France's yellow vest movement, protested Saturday across the country against a bill requiring everyone to have a special virus pass to enter restaurants and mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all health care workers.

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US troops attacked in eastern Syria, officials say

By Erric Ravi on August 17, 2020

U.S. powers positioned in eastern Syria were assaulted Monday morning, authorities stated, announcing no setbacks. Authorities said the American soldiers close by Syrian Democratic Forces…

Israeli airstrikes in eastern Syria kill 14 fighters: report