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US embassy in Niger suppressing intel to create image of good ties with Niger

Washington, April 18 (UNI) A US military whistleblower is warning that senior officials at the American Embassy in Niger are intentionally suppressing intelligence in order to maintain the image of strong relations with the host country, the Washington Post reported, citing a complaint it obtained.

The report said on Wednesday that a US airman filed a private whistleblower complaint to Congress accusing top officials at the US Embassy in Niamey of “intentionally suppressed intelligence” as a means to maintain the “facade of a great country-to-country relationship.”
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U S delays arms supply to Israel amid Rafah offensive: media

08 May 2024 | 3:32 PM

Washington, May 8 (UNI) The United States is delaying arms supply to Israel, a sign of Washington's objection to Israel's offensive on the Rafah city in southern Gaza, reported U.S. media.

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Cargo plane lands on fuselage at Istanbul Airport

08 May 2024 | 3:23 PM

Istanbul, May 8 (UNI) A cargo plane landed on its fuselage at Türkiye's Istanbul Airport on Wednesday with no casualties, according to local media.

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Russia urges Israel to comply with Int'l humanitarian law in Rafah F’M

08 May 2024 | 3:15 PM

Moscow, May 8 (UNI) Israel's military operation in the Gazan city of Rafah is an additional destabilising factor in the situation in the Middle East, and Moscow demands compliance with international humanitarian law, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.

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AstraZeneca withdraws Covid vaccine from sale worldwide

AstraZeneca withdraws Covid vaccine from sale worldwide

08 May 2024 | 3:14 PM

Stockholm, May 8 (UNI) Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is recalling its COVID-19 vaccine, sold under the brand names Covishield and Vaxzevria, among others, from sale worldwide, the local newspaper reported, citing the company.

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6 1-magnitude quake hits Vanuatu Islands -- GFZ

08 May 2024 | 2:46 PM

Hong Kong, May 8 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted the Vanuatu Islands at 08:17:18 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

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