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Bolivian Plane Crash Kills 15 People, Injures 28: Health Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A plane crash in the Bolivian city of El Alto left 15 people killed and 28 injured, Minister of Health Marcela Flores said.
Russian Diplomat Calls Incident in Cuban Waters 'Aggressive US Provocation'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The incident with a US-registered speedboat that entered Cuba’s territorial waters is a deliberate move by Washington to provoke tensions, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Iceland to Hold EU Referendum 'in Coming Months', PM Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iceland will hold a referendum "in the coming months" on restarting European Union accession talks, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir said on Wednesday during a visit to Poland.
FBI Fires More Agents Who Worked on Trump Classified Document Investigation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The FBI has fired additional agents who worked on an investigation into US President Donald Trump, this time terminating employees who participated in the probe into the Republican’s hoarding of classified documents, people familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
North Korea’s Kim Promises More Nuclear Weapons As Congress Closes with Military Parade
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would focus on expanding his country’s nuclear arsenal and that prospects for improving relations with the US rested entirely on Washington’s attitude, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.
Venezuela's Parliament Appoints Acting Attorney General, Ombudsman
THRAN (Tasnim) – Venezuela's National Assembly on Wednesday accepted the resignations of Attorney General Tarek William Saab and Ombudsman Alfredo Ruiz and swiftly appointed their acting replacements.
Trains, Trams, Buses Face Disruption across Germany As 48-Hour Strikes Begin on Friday
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Travelers should prepare for severe disruption to public transport services across Germany starting on Friday.
China’s Ministry of Commerce Cautions Washington against New Tariffs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Chinese authorities will take tit-for-tat measures in case the United States will introduce new tariffs in conclusion of its probe on imports of goods from China, the Ministry of Commerce of China said.
Turkish F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes, Killing Pilot
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashed in western Balikesir province early Wednesday, killing its pilot, according to the country's Ministry of National Defense.
US Military Plane Hits Road Barrier during Philippine Training, Injuring 5 Personnel
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A United States military plane hit a concrete barrier while attempting to take off from a road during contingency training in the Philippines, injuring all five American personnel aboard, Philippine officials said Wednesday.
Clashes Erupt between Afghan, Pakistani Forces along Border
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Local media in Afghanistan reported Tuesday that clashes broke out on Tuesday afternoon between Afghan and Pakistani forces in the border areas, and the fighting was still ongoing.
Virginia Governor Spanberger Rips into Trump on Economy, Immigration
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democrats' response to US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday with pointed attacks on his economic record and aggressive deportations of immigrants.
US Seeks Dominance in Western Hemisphere: Trump
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump said Washington intends to establish a dominant position in the Western Hemisphere.
Suspect, Four Victims Dead after Stabbing Attack in US State of Washington
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A 32-year-old man in the United States has stabbed four people to death outside a home on the Key Peninsula, northwest of Tacoma, in Washington state. The suspect was later shot and killed by a Pierce County sheriff’s deputy.
US, South Korean Militaries Will Have Joint Drills in March as Tensions with North Korea Escalate
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US and South Korean militaries said on Wednesday they will conduct their annual springtime exercises next month to bolster their countries’ combined defense capabilities against a backdrop of a deepening diplomatic freeze with North Korea.
Most Say US Worse Off Compared to A Year Ago: Survey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ahead of US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, a majority of respondents to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll said he is changing the country for the worse.
Australian Premier Albanese Evacuated from Official Residence over 'Security Incident'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his official residence in Canberra over a "security incident" on Tuesday, according to local media reports.
US Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Force Refunds of Trump Tariffs Deemed Illegal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A group of 22 US Senate Democrats on Monday introduced legislation that would require US President Donald Trump's administration to fully refund within 180 days all of the revenue, with interest, collected from tariffs struck down by the US Supreme Court.
