Iran vows revenge for security chief Larijani's killing
Iran vowed on Wednesday a "decisive" retaliation for the death of its security chief Ali Larijani, firing off a wave of missiles at Israel which said it killed him in an air strike.
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Venezuela stun United States to win World Baseball Classic
Venezuela stunned the United States' star-studded "dream team" 3-2 to win the World Baseball Classic for the first time on Tuesday.
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Cuba vows 'unbreakable resistance' as US pressure mounts
Cuba's leader on Tuesday said the US would face "unbreakable resistance" if it tries to take over the impoverished island nation, as communist authorities scrambled to fix a nationwide electricity blackout.
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Stocks extend gains and oil dips as US, Israel, Iran continue strikes
Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday and oil prices dipped following another tech-led advance on Wall Street, as the United States hit Iranian missile sites near the key Strait of Hormuz and Tehran struck crude-producing Gulf neighbours.
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Iran missile fire kills two in central Israel: medics
An Iranian missile barrage killed two people near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, medics said Wednesday, as the national railway company suspended operations due to shrapnel impact at a station in the city.
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Britain, Rwanda in £100m court clash over migrant deal
Britain and Rwanda cross swords at an international court from Wednesday, with Kigali seeking more than £100 million it says London still owes from a scrapped deal to deport migrants.
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'We will wait for each one': Ukrainians greet POWs with tears and cheers
Larysa Gladka was among hundreds of Ukrainians lining the road stretching towards the northern border, holding flags as they anxiously fixed their gaze at the horizon.
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UN watchdog says projectile struck Iran nuclear power plant
The UN nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that Iranian authorities had reported projectile impact at the country's only operational nuclear power plant that caused no damage.
Read moreUS pounds near key strait as Iran vows to avenge death
The United States said it pounded Iranian missile sites near the key Strait of Hormuz as the Islamic republic fired missiles Wednesday around the region, vowing to avenge the killing of its powerful security chief.
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Trump faces impasse over Iran war
Having failed to clearly define an objective or exit strategy -- and sell the American public on a new war in Iran -- President Donald Trump finds himself at an impasse, mere weeks into the conflict.
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