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Aug 15, 2024
Washington [US], August 15: AFP news agency reported on August 15 that a 71-year-old man who spent nearly five decades in prison for a wrongful murder conviction will receive a $7.15 million (VND179 billion) settlement .
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Hamas to skip Gaza Truce talks
Judge rules UCLA must ensure Jewish students' campus access
WHO declares Mpox global health emergency
Thai court dismisses PM Srettha Thavisin
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Israel publishes plan for new West Bank settlement
Jerusalem [Israel], August 15: Israel has published plans for one of its proposed new settlements in the occupied West Bank, finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said...
U.S. navy's new missile could shift balance in South China sea
Washington [US], August 15: The U.S. Navy's deployment of new extremely long-range air-to-air missiles in the Indo-Pacific could erase China's advantage in aerial reach, experts...
Sudan peace talks begin without key parties
Khartoum [Sudan], August 15: Fresh peace talks aimed at ending Sudan's 16-month war have started although neither warring side has entered the negotiating room.
WHO Director-General declares Mpox outbreak public health emergency of international concern
Geneva [Switzerland], August 15: World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of Mpox (monkeypox) in a growing...
Rulers of Emirates condole with King of Jordan over passing of former Prime Minister
Emirates [UAE], August 15: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent messages of condolences to His Majesty King Abdullah...
UAE, United States, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, African Union, UN issue joint statement on Sudan
Dubai [UAE], August 15: The United Arab Emirates, United States, Switzerland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the African Union, and the United Nations have...
UAE condemns storming of Al-Aqsa mosque courtyard by Israeli minister, settlers
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 15: The UAE has strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa mosque courtyard by an Israeli minister and settlers under the protection...
Biden calls Ukraine incursion 'a real dilemma for Putin'
Aug 14, 2024
New York [US], August 14: Ukraine's military incursion into Russia has "created a real dilemma" for Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Joe Biden said, adding...
More than 1,000 arrested following UK riots
London [UK], August 14: British authorities have now arrested more than 1,000 people following days of rioting involving violence, arson and looting as well as...
Canadian immigration minister says temporary worker program needs reform
Ottawa [Canada], August 14: Canada's temporary foreign worker program is not fatally flawed but is "in need of reform," the country's immigration minister told Reuters, following a damning U.N. report that dubbed the program a breeding ground for modern slavery.
Japan PM Kishida to resign in September
UN chief calls for Security Council reforms, push for permanent seat for Africa
Maldivian President Muizzu reaffirms commitment to strengthening historical connections between two countries
French minister calls on 'republican parties' to unite on action plan
Ukraine 'controls 74 communities' in Kursk as evacuations continue
Palestinian leader Abbas welcomes Russian 'support' on Moscow visit
Greece to assist displaced residents as EU sends fire aid
Norwegian sneaks onto planes without ticket
Israeli crowds storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, West Bank villages
Yemen flooding leaves 57 dead: UN
