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The Damascus sky lights up missile fire as the U.S. launches an attack on Syria targeting different parts of the capital early Saturday, April 14, 2018

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Israel Confirms Strike in Syria after Syrian Media Report Defences Countering Targets Over Damascus (Video)

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on U.S. and China trade negotiations at the Governors' Ball, in the State Dining Room of the White House, in Washington, U.S., February 24, 2019

Trump Says He Has ‘Absolute Right' to Order US Companies Out of China Based on 1977 Law

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watches the rocket launch (File)

North Korea Claims Successful Test of New Super-Large Multiple Rocket Launcher

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Shaw Air Force Base Plans Pause in Operations After Rise in Suicides

U.S. President Donald Trump with Queen Elizabeth II, inspects the Guard of Honour at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Friday, July 13, 2018

Queen Elizabeth II Jokingly Complains About Lawn 'Ruined' by Trump's Helicopters - Reports

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Middle East
Israeli Drone Falls in South Beirut Suburbs, Another Drone Crashes – Reports
A drone fell in the southern suburbs of Beirut and a second drone exploded near the ground before dawn on Sunday, a Hezbollah official told Reuters on Saturday, suggesting that the drones were Israeli.
Last update: 04:25 25.08.2019
04:25 25.08.2019
World
G7 Leaders Discussed Possible Return to G8 Format With Russia's Participation - Reports
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Leaders of G7 countries discussed possible return to the G8 format with the participation of Russia on the first day of a summit in the French city of Biarritz, the Kyodo agency reported on Sunday, citing sources in the Japanese government.
Last update: 01:06 25.08.2019
01:06 25.08.2019
Europe
French Winemaking Regions’ Mayors to Gift Trump Bottle of Wine to Avert Tariffs
Mayors of France’s Bordeaux and Libourne administrations announced their intention to donate a bottle of wine to US President Donald Trump during his G7 visit to convince him not to impose tariffs on French alcohol.
Last update: 06:55 25.08.2019
06:55 25.08.2019
US
Tesla Short-Seller David Einhorn Calls on Elon Musk to Resign Amid Faulty Solar Panel Fires
Greenlight Capital’s hedge fund manager is calling on Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk to resign following reports that the electric automaker’s solar panels have been catching fire.
Last update: 06:41 25.08.2019
06:41 25.08.2019
Asia & Pacific
Japan Sends Protest to South Korea Over Military Exercises Near Disputed Islands - Reports
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The government of Japan protested to South Korea in connection with the military exercises in the area of the Liancourt Rocks islands, disputed by Tokyo and Seoul, the Kyodo news agency reported, citing sources in Japanese diplomatic circles.
Last update: 06:21 25.08.2019
06:21 25.08.2019
Viral
'I Feel Ageless': Fit Grandmother Reveals Why Boys Do Love Girls With Muscles
Lesley Maxwell, who is now 63 years old, is a great example that shows you can achieve whatever you want at any age. As a grandmother of three, Lesley not only takes care of her grandchildren, but of her own body as well.
Last update: 03:02 25.08.2019
03:02 25.08.2019
Europe
Tourists Evacuated From 5 Hotels on Greek Island of Samos Due to Wildfires - Reports
ATHENS (Sputnik) - Tourists were evacuated from five hotels on the Greek island of Samos due to raging wildfires in the region, the Skai broadcaster reported on Saturday, citing the island's authorities.
Last update: 06:45 25.08.2019
06:45 25.08.2019
US
Lightning Strikes During FedEx Cup Golf Championship Injuring 6 (Video)
A lightning bolt struck a PGA Tour Championship golf course this weekend, hurting six people, including a child, on Saturday afternoon at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.

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