Day: July 27, 2022

Quake shakes Philippines, killing at least 2: ‘I thought the ground would open up’

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Dozens injured in magnitude 7 earthquake in country’s north; many ran outside when the temblor started APToday, 7:51 am MANILA, Philippines — A strong earthquake left at least two people dead and injured dozens in the northern Philippines on Wednesday, where the temblor set off small landslides and damaged buildings and churches and prompted terrified […]

Biden, Xi to speak Thursday amid fresh Taiwan tensions

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John Kirby told reporters on Tuesday that managing economic competition between the two countries would also be a focus of the call. By REUTERS Published: JULY 27, 2022 05:31 Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with then-U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (L) inside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing December 4, 2013. (photo credit: REUTERS/LINTAO […]

EU proposes compromise on Iran nuclear deal

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EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell says the time has come to make a decision on saving the Iran nuclear deal. 27.07.22, 5:15   The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, said on Tuesday that the time has come to make a decision on saving the Iran nuclear deal. Writing in […]

Report: Lebanon-Israel maritime border dispute could be resolved soon

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US envoy expected to arrive in Lebanon next week, bringing with him the framework for an agreement, according to Kan 11 News. 27.07.22, 4:12 Officials in Israel believe that the maritime dispute with Lebanon is on the brink of a solution, Kan 11 News reported on Tuesday. According to the report, US envoy Amos Hochstein […]