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Many of those who died in the Bronx apartment fire were from West Africa

Details of the 17 victims of the devastating fire at a Bronx apartment complex this weekend are slowly emerging. Many of those who died are…

U.S. Navy agrees to drain a Hawaii fuel tank system blamed for tainted drinking water

HONOLULU — After initially resisting, the U.S. Navy will comply with Hawaii's order to remove fuel from a massive underground storage tank facility…

Opposition wins revote for governor in heartland of Chavismo

BARINAS, Venezuela -- Twice in less than two months, Venezuela’s opposition has prevailed in the gubernatorial race in the home state of…

Afghanistan: UN launches largest single country aid appeal ever

Speaking in Geneva, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths said that $4.4 billion was needed for the Afghanistan Humanitarian Response…

US reports 1.35 million Covid-19 cases in a day shattering global record

US reports 1.35 million Covid-19 cases in a day, shattering global record

The United States reported 1.35 million new coronavirus infections…

Powerful earthquake hits off the coast of Cyprus

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.6 has struck the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Cyprus, with shaking felt as far away as Turkey, Syria, Lebanon,…

Australian woman attempts to contract Covid so it doesnot spoil wedding: Report

Shops and restaurants in Australia have seen a self-imposed lockdown from consumers as Covid-19 cases ballooned to over 100,000 a day, while isolation…

Denmarks spy chief detained over alleged highly classified information leaks

Denmark's foreign intelligence chief has been remanded in custody amid allegations he was involved in the leak of "highly classified" information.