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Rockets hit Kandahar airport in Afghanistan

Rockets have hit Kandahar airport in Afghanistan, the AFP reported on Sunday citing an airport official.

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Japan's daily COVID-19 cases at record-high 10,743 on Friday: NHK

Evening commuters cross the street in the Shinjuku district in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, July 29, 2021. /CFP Newly reported daily COVID-19 cases in Japan reach a record-high 10,743 on Friday,

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Russia fines Facebook, Telegram for failing to delete content

A Russian court on Thursday fined U.S. social media giant Facebook 6 million roubles ($81,350) and messaging app Telegram 11 million roubles for failing to delete content Moscow deems illegal, the In

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Japanese musician to step down as Olympic composer

Japanese musician Keigo Oyamada, who admitted he had bullied his classmates decades ago, decided to step down as a composer for the Tokyo Olympics' opening ceremony, local media reported on Monday.

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Shooting reported amid baseball game in Washington, D.C.

A shooting was reported outside of the Nationals Park in the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C., on Saturday, local media reported.There are currently no reports of casualties.

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Child killed, five adults injured in Washington shooting

A 6-year-old girl was killed and five adults were injured in a shooting in Washington, D.C. on Friday night, CNN reported citing local police.No arrests have been made so far.

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At least 8 killed in roadside blast in northern Pakistan

At least eight people were killed in a roadside blast in northern Pakistan, reported Reuters on Wednesday.

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Rockets target U.S. embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone: report

Rockets targeted the U.S. embassy inside the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq, Reuters reported on Thursday citing security sources.

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Japan to extend COVID-19 state of emergency for Tokyo: report

The Japanese government is preparing to declare a fourth COVID-19 state of emergency for Tokyo lasting until August 22, local media reported on Wednesday.

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Four people injured in Chicago drive-by shooting

At least four people wounded in Chicago when an unknown assailant drove by and opened fire on them Saturday night, local media reported.As of early Sunday morning, no suspects had been arrested.

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At least 43 migrants drowned in shipwreck off Tunisia: report

At least 43 migrants drowned in shipwreck off Tunisia, and 84 were rescued, Reuters reported, citing Tunisian Red Crescent. Source(s): Reuters

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At least 20 people missing in Japan landslides

At least 20 people are missing following landslides in Japan's Atami City, NHK reported on Saturday.

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Algeria's prime minister resigns

Algerian Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad resigned on Thursday, opening the door for Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to name a new cabinet, Algeria's state TV reported.

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Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino dies at 61: reports

Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino died on Thursday after being hospitalized in Manila, local media reported.The 61-year-old was president of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016.

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Russia intercepts U.S. reconnaissance plane over Sea of Okhotsk

Russia's Su-30SM fighter jet on Wednesday intercepted a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft over the Sea of ​​Okhotsk, Russian media reported citing the country's Defense Ministry.

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Several injured in blast in Pakistan's Lahore

A blast hit Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore Wednesday, leaving several people injured, local media reported. Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

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Lukashenko: Belarus will refuse to accept aircraft from Ukraine

Belarusian PresidentAlexander Lukashenko announced on Saturday that Belarus will refuse to accept aircraft from Ukraine after Kiev decided to keep Belarusian aircraft out of its airspace, local media