Oil tanker hit by rockets off coast of Saudi Arabia, says Iran
The explosion damaged two rooms and oil started leaking into the Red Sea.
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Turkey launches offensive in northern Syria after US stands aside
A large-scale Turkish operation could prompt a larger US withdrawal from Syria.
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Iran warns the world of 'all out war' if US attacks
Iran general said: 'Whoever wants their land to become the main battlefield, go ahead.'
Saudi Arabia lays out 'evidence' against Iran for oil attack
The attack was described as "an assault on international humanity".
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US officials believe both cruise missiles and drones were used in the assault.
Ilhan Omar, part of 'the Squad', says she's confident Trump will be impeached
Rep. Ilhan Omar said it's a matter of when, not if, President Trump will be impeached.
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Saudi Arabia weighs damage at key oil sites after attacks
The attacks may have knocked out half of the kingdom's oil output for days or more.
Couples kept apart in visa crackdown
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Mum who drowned twins to make her ex suffer gets 10 years
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Bin Laden's son and successor confirmed dead
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True story behind notorious Isis video
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New audio shows UK could not prevent Iran takeover of tanker
Royal Navy frigate was too far away from British-flagged tanker to provide assistance.
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Navy SEAL cried tears of 'freedom' after being acquitted of murder
Edward Gallagher was accused of fatally stabbing an Islamic State prisoner.
Navy SEAL trial exposes divide in normally secretive force
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Saudi crown prince feted at G20 despite criticism elsewhere
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received a lavish reception at G-20 summit.
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'Trump Heights' to be Israel's newest town
Netanyahu inaugurates a planned new settlement on the Golan Heights.
The kidnapped Yazidi children who don't want to be rescued
Many embrace the ultra-extremist form of Islam: "I love her more than my own mother."
Oil tankers: Trump insists 'Iran did do it,' rejecting denials
Iran called the US allegations "alarming."
Oil tankers 'attacked' in Gulf of Oman
US Navy's 5th Fleet says it is assisting two tankers targeted in the "reported attack".
No high-risk countries: Immigration NZ denies it is tougher for some to get NZ visitor visa
Agency claims it doesn't decline applicants based on country of origin or race.
Unwelcome visitors: Tourists from these countries find it tough to get a NZ visa
About 66 per cent from Iraq declined compared with only 5 per cent from China.