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Hurricane Grace Lashes Eastern Mexico, Causing Power Outages, Flooding
Grace was whipping up maximum sustained winds of 125 miles per hour when it slammed into the coast near Tecolutla in Veracruz state.
Pakistan to Play 'Positive Role' in Taliban Govt Formation, FM Qureshi May Visit Afghanistan on Sunday
Qureshi on Friday said Pakistan is determined to play a 'positive role' in Afghanistan.
Speeding at 94,000 Kmph, Asteroid Bigger than Burj Khalifa to Pass by Earth Tonight: All You Need to Know
NASA started observing the asteroid on August 20 and will continue till August 24 by using radar.
EXPLAINER: Texas Mask Battle Looks To Courts For Resolution
The legal battle over whether Texas communities can require students and others to wear masks in response to the current surge in COVID19 cases remains entangled in a series of lawsuits, orders and appeals.
Morocco Wants Strong Ties With Spain After Diplomatic Rift -king Says
Morocco is keen to strengthen ties with Spain after a rift between the two countries this spring, Moroccan King Mohammed said on Friday, though he added the crisis had shaken mutual trust.
U.S. Says A Dozen Countries To Let Kabul Evacuation Flights Transit
The U.S. government said on Friday that a dozen countries, from Europe to the Middle East and Central Asia, will allow Americans and others evacuated from Kabul to transit their territory as it steps up its evacuation efforts from Afghanistan.
Syria Shot Down 22 Israeli Missiles, Russian Military Says
Syrias air defense forces have shot down 22 missiles launched by Israeli warplanes during an airstrike against targets in Syria, the Russian military said Friday.
Israeli Strikes on Syria Kill Four Pro-Iran Fighters: War Monitor
Syrian state media earlier said its air defence system engaged "hostile targets" over the capital Damascus late on Thursday.
Ainslie's Back For Brits In SailGP; US Crewmember Injured
After watching the last two regattas from another continent, Sir Ben Ainslie will be back at the wheel of the British boat for SailGPs regatta Friday and Saturday in Aarhus, Denmark.
Death Toll From Burkina Faso Attack Rises To 80
The death toll from an attack on civilians and the military in northern Burkina Faso has risen to 80 people, the government said in a statement on Thursday.
No Charges For National Guard Mishandled Sex Assault Cases
Prosecutors have not filed criminal charges for about 30 sexual assault cases mishandled by the Wisconsin National Guard following an 18month investigation, the state Department of Justice said Thursday in releasing its findings and recommendations.
British Businessman Salutes German Military Who Helped Him Flee Kabul
A British businessman described how he was in tears when the German military helped him escape Kabul after a harrowing few days stranded at the airport with the Taliban on one side, U.S. troops on the other and looters marauding through the terminal.
Father Of First American Killed: Afghanistan End 'Shameful'
Mike Spann, a Marine turned CIA officer, felt a duty to go to Afghanistan in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Woman Seriously Injured In Moose Attack In Western Colorado
An elderly woman is recovering from severe injuries after she was attacked by a cow moose outside a home in western Colorado.
As Taliban Takes Over Afghanistan, Here is A List of Evacuation Missions From War-torn Country
Western nations are scrambling to get diplomats, civilians and eligible Afghans out of Kabul as the Taliban make first efforts to set up a government after their lightning sweep into the capital.
Southern California Officials Declare Water Supply Alert
A major Southern California water agency has declared a water supply alert for the first time in seven years and is asking residents to voluntarily conserve.
