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Iran TV: ‘Technical problem’ on fighter jet kills 2 pilots

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TEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian fighter jet on Tuesday developed a “technical problem” that killed both of the aircraft's pilots, state TV reported. ...

US envoy heads to Turkey seeking to ensure aid to Syrians

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UNITED NATIONS — The U.S ambassador to the United Nations headed to Turkey late Tuesday seeking to ensure that humanitarian aid can be delivered...

UK’s Heathrow Airport opens terminal for high-risk travelers

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LONDON — A terminal at London's Heathrow Airport that was mothballed because of the coronavirus pandemic reopened Tuesday to serve passengers arriving from high-risk...

Australian court upholds ban on most international travel

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CANBERRA, Australia — An Australian court on Tuesday rejected a challenge to the federal government’s draconian power to prevent most citizens from leaving the...

Algeria partially reopens air travel after 14-month shutdown

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ALGIERS, Algeria — Algeria partially reopened its skies to flights on Tuesday after a 14-month shutdown to try to keep out the coronavirus, with...

Poland: Huawei ex-exec, expert accused of spying for China

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WARSAW, Poland — The trial opened in a Warsaw court on Tuesday of two men accused of spying for China — a Chinese citizen...

New foundation seeks to help LGBT rights movement in Poland

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WARSAW, Poland — A Nobel laureate, a Netflix star and a fashion model are among the board members who helped launch an initiative Tuesday...

UK magnate’s daughter-in-law charged in killing in Belize

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MEXICO CITY — The daughter-in-law of a politically influential British magnate was charged Monday in Belize with manslaughter by negligence in the shooting death...

Austrian far-right party leader Hofer resigns

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BERLIN — The head of Austria's far-right Freedom Party said Tuesday he is stepping down, raising the possibility that he could run for president...

World Bank: Lebanon’s crisis among world’s worst since 1850s

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BEIRUT — Lebanon’s severe economic and financial crisis is likely to rank as one of the worst the world has seen in more than...