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U.S. Air Force to support anti-narcotics effort in Curacao

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U.S. Air Force to support anti-narcotics effort in Curacao

June 19 (UPI) -- Four U.S. Air Force planes will be deployed to Curacao for counter-narcotics operations, the U.S. Southern Command announced on Friday.

IAEA resolution urges Iran to fully cooperate with nuclear inspectors

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IAEA resolution urges Iran to fully cooperate with nuclear inspectors

China points finger back at India following deadly clash

World News // 5 hours ago

China points finger back at India following deadly clash

Turkish military announces destruction of 500 PKK targets in Iraq

World News // 5 hours ago

Turkish military announces destruction of 500 PKK targets in Iraq

Lack of money, COVID-19 threaten to ground U.N. airlift program

World News // 6 hours ago

Lack of money, COVID-19 threaten to ground U.N. airlift program

June 19 (UPI) -- The World Food Program said Friday an outfit that delivers medical supplies and healthcare workers to developing nations will run out of money next month without urgent emergency funds.

China says virus tests negative on seafood in Beijing coronavirus outbreak

World News // 7 hours ago

China says virus tests negative on seafood in Beijing coronavirus outbreak

June 19 (UPI) -- An inspection of more than 30,000 samples of produce, seafood and meat imported from overseas found no cases of coronavirus contamination, according to Chinese authorities.

Russia cuts interest rates to lowest level since fall of Soviet Union

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Russia cuts interest rates to lowest level since fall of Soviet Union

June 19 (UPI) -- Russia's central bank cut key interest rates Friday to a record low 4.5 percent, citing stronger-than-expected "disinflationary factors" stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.

China charges two Canadians with espionage

World News // 9 hours ago

China charges two Canadians with espionage

June 19 (UPI) -- Chinese authorities have charged two Canadians with espionage.

Officer killed in New Zealand shooting; manhunt underway

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Officer killed in New Zealand shooting; manhunt underway

June 19 (UPI) -- Police in New Zealand said a manhunt is underway for a suspect who fatally shot a police officer and seriously injured another in a shooting that erupted while they were attempting to perform a routine traffic stop.

South Korea's unification minister resigns amid tensions with North

World News // 11 hours ago

South Korea's unification minister resigns amid tensions with North

SEOUL, June 19 (UPI) -- South Korean Unification Minister Kim Yeon-chul has resigned amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, the presidential Blue House announced Friday.

U.S. blacklists Mexican shipping network for evading sanctions

U.S. News // 15 hours ago

U.S. blacklists Mexican shipping network for evading sanctions

June 18 (UPI) -- The Trump administration has imposed sanctions against a shipping network of Mexican companies and nationals it accuses of working with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to evade U.S. sanctions.

Australia facing state-based cyber attack targeting government, industry

World News // 19 hours ago

Australia facing state-based cyber attack targeting government, industry

June 18 (UPI) -- Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced the country is facing a malicious cyber attack from a "state-based" actor targeting government departments and other businesses.

More than 100 Google Chrome extensions impacted by spy campaign, report says

World News // 21 hours ago

More than 100 Google Chrome extensions impacted by spy campaign, report says

June 18 (UPI) -- A cybersecurity firm reported Thursday that 111 malicious or fake Chrome extensions were used in a global surveillance campaign capable of taking screenshots and mining users' passwords and other data.

U.N.: Conflict, emergencies displaced 79 million in 2019

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U.N.: Conflict, emergencies displaced 79 million in 2019

June 18 (UPI) -- The United Nations said Thursday that more than 79 million people were displaced last year because of war, violence, persecution and other tragedies, a total nearly doubling the amount from 10 years ago.

Art detective receives 'proof of life' of stolen van Gogh painting

World News // 1 day ago

Art detective receives 'proof of life' of stolen van Gogh painting

June 18 (UPI) -- A Dutch art detective said Thursday he's received "proof of life" of an early Vincent van Gogh painting stolen from a museum in March.

Britain grants more than 3.3M EU, EEA citizens right to remain in U.K.

World News // 1 day ago

Britain grants more than 3.3M EU, EEA citizens right to remain in U.K.

June 18 (UPI) -- Britain's Home Office said Thursday more than 3.3 million European Union and European Economic Area citizens have been granted the right to stay in the country permanently after Brexit.

North Korean defectors prepare rice delivery following ban

World News // 1 day ago

North Korean defectors prepare rice delivery following ban

June 18 (UPI) -- North Korean defectors in the South who were warned against delivering rice and other products across the border say they are going ahead with launch plans, unless the South Korean government requests a direct dialogue.

Bank of England pumps $124 billion into British economy

World News // 1 day ago

Bank of England pumps $124 billion into British economy

June 18 (UPI) -- The Bank of England poured $124 billion into the British economy in coronavirus aid and maintained a key interest rate at 0.1 percent Thursday at its regular meeting.

South Korean families of 'comfort women' seek justice following allegations

World News // 1 day ago

South Korean families of 'comfort women' seek justice following allegations

June 18 (UPI) -- South Korean families of former comfort women who took part in the rallies of an organization accused of misappropriating funds say their relatives were forced to serve as "panhandlers" for the group.

Japan confirms plans to 'protect' its citizens in Korea

World News // 1 day ago

Japan confirms plans to 'protect' its citizens in Korea

June 18 (UPI) -- Japan's prime minister said Thursday Tokyo is working with the United States on potential plans to "safeguard" Japanese citizens on the Korean Peninsula.

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