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Chart shows Iran may have put sea mines in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz during the war, in a message that may be intended to pressure the U.S. as uncertainty hangs over a days-old two-week ceasefire and further negotiations are set to begin in Pakistan.The charts were released by the ISNA news agency, as well as Tasnim, which is believed to be close to the Guard, and showed a large circle marked “danger zone” in Farsi over the Traffic Separation... Read More
The Latest: Ceasefire at risk over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, possible mines in Strait of Hormuz
Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz during the war, a likely pressure tactic as Iran, Israel and the United States are now in an uneasy, two-week ceasefire ahead of possible negotiations in Islamabad.Meanwhile, in unusually strong language, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres “unequivocally” condemned Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed and injured hundreds Wednesday after the ceasefire was announced, according to a statement by his... Read More
Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife convicted of attempted manslaughter
HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii anesthesiologist who was accused of trying to murder his wife on a scenic cliffside hike with ocean views last year has been convicted of the lesser charge of attempted manslaughter.A Honolulu jury returned the verdict against Gerhardt Konig, 47, on Wednesday after a day of deliberations. He was convicted of attempted manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance, which carries up to 20 years in prison. Sentencing was set for Aug. 13.
Thomas Otake, his attorney, said he planned to appeal. Nevertheless, Otake said the defense... Read More
Oil prices rise again and Asian stocks retreat on the fragile Iran ceasefire
HONG KONG (AP) — Oil rose again to above $97 a barrel and Asian stocks were trading lower Thursday on skepticism over a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.Investors were closely watching whether a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was already slipping after a round of deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon that killed and injured hundreds. Iran again closed the Strait of Hormuz, in response to the attacks in Lebanon.
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 dropped 0.9% to 55,824.30, while South Korea’s Kospi lost 1.6% to 5,776.03.
Hong Kong’s Hang... Read More
Connor McDavid's hat trick leads the Oilers to a 5-2 win over the Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Connor McDavid scored his 15th career hat trick and finished with five points Wednesday night, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks that moved them into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division.McDavid controlled the game almost from the start, scoring on a power play in the first period and then twice in the second to make it 5-2. He also assisted on power-play goals by Vasily Podkolzin and Jack Roslovic to extend his NHL-leading point total to 133. The star center needs three goals in the final three games... Read More
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- Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife convicted of attempted manslaughter
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- Guatemalan man pleads guilty in federal court after truck crash in Mexico killed over 50 migrants
- Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte
- How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire with Tehran
- Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran
- At least 182 killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran truce doesn't apply there
- Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murder charges and admits he killed 8 women in the Gilgo Beach case
- Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again
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