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A picture taken on November 10, 2019, shows an Iranian flag in Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, during an official ceremony to kick-start works on a second reactor at the facility

21:10 GMT 18 April 2021 / updated: 22:31 GMT World

Israeli Officials Say Vienna Talks May Ultimately Lead to US Returning to Iran Deal - Reports

Trump Condemns Biden's Delay in Ending Afghan War to 9/11

The building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in Moscow.

Moscow Expels 20 Czech Diplomats, Tells Them to Leave by End of 19 April

This handout photo provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official website via SEPAH News on January 15, 2021, shows a launch of missiles during a military drill in an unknown location in central Iran

Iran Reportedly Builds New Structures at Parchin Complex Purportedly Involved in Missile R&D

U.S. Congressman Ron DeSantis of Florida speaking at the 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland.

Florida Governor: Biden Created 'Catastrophe' at Southern Border by 'Dismantling Trump's Policies'

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Last update: 22:05 GMT 18.04.2021
22:05 GMT 18.04.2021
Middle East
US Troops Not Stationed at Balad Base in Iraq Attacked Sunday Night, Military Spokesman Says
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There are no US servicemen at the Balad Air Base in Iraq that came under a rocket attack on Sunday, Spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), Col. Wayne Marotto, said.
Last update: 21:58 GMT 18.04.2021
21:58 GMT 18.04.2021
US
Suspect in Austin Shooting Revealed to Be Former Detective Charged With Child Sex Assualt - Reports
On Sunday, at least three people were killed in a shooting incident in the northwest of the city. The attacker is still at large and police are reportedly searching the nearby woods for the gunman.
Last update: 22:06 GMT 18.04.2021
22:06 GMT 18.04.2021
US
Almost Half of Texans Would Vote for McConaughey Over Abbott for State Governor, Poll Reveals
The actor, who traveled through a black hole and came back alive in Interstellar, has been playing with the idea of running for the state's governor post in 2022 for months already. McConaughey said previously that such an "honorable consideration" would mean getting himself "into a leadership role in the next chapter of my life."
Last update: 19:11 GMT 18.04.2021
19:11 GMT 18.04.2021
US
Blinken: Biden Administration Will Find It 'Very Hard' to Meet Refugee Cap Increase It Promised
US President Joe Biden has landed in left-wingers’ crosshairs for what is seen as the continuation of the immigration policies of his predecessor, Donald Trump, including putting migrants into detention centres for an extended period of time and scrutinising them and their backgrounds.
Last update: 15:22 GMT 18.04.2021
15:22 GMT 18.04.2021
Sport
Lionel Messi Becomes Second-Most Decorated Player in History of Football, Report Says
The Argentine could strengthen his position even further this year, as Barcelona has managed to transform its performance in the second part of the season and is now fighting for the La Liga title. With eight games left, the club is currently ranked third and is trailing one point behind leaders Atletico Madrid.
Last update: 19:27 GMT 18.04.2021
19:27 GMT 18.04.2021
US
Texas House Passes Bill Eliminating Training, Background Check Requirements for Carrying a Gun
The bill, which is now headed to the GOP-controlled state Senate, progresses in the wake of a new wave of gun violence in the US and numerous mass shooting incidents that have taken place over the last month.
Last update: 13:34 GMT 18.04.2021
13:34 GMT 18.04.2021
Russia
Russia Plans to Withdraw From ISS, Deploy Its Own National Space Station
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (Sputnik) - Russia will exit the International Space Station (ISS) initiative in 2025 and will inform its international partners about that decision, Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov told broadcaster Rossiya 1 on Sunday.
Last update: 14:43 GMT 18.04.2021
14:43 GMT 18.04.2021
Russia
Kremlin Spokesman Explains Why President Putin Chooses Siberia as Holiday Destination
Putin is a big fan of outdoor activities and to that end he frequently visits the region. In 2019, the Russian president even decided to celebrate his 67th birthday in the Republic of Tuva, where he went on a hike in the taiga and climbed mountains.