Tsunami threat canceled after strong quake hits Santa Cruz Islands

Tsunami threat canceled after strong quake hits Santa Cruz Islands

July 18, 2015 - 09:39 AMT  05:39 GMT
It hit at a depth of 33 kilometers and was centered undersea 75 kilometers northwest of Lata in the eastern Solomon Islands.
Suicide car bombing kills over 100 in Iraq, IS claims responsibility

Suicide car bombing kills over 100 in Iraq, IS claims responsibility

July 18, 2015 - 09:30 AMT  05:30 GMT
The United Nations said earlier this week that nearly 15,000 people had been killed in the 16-month period up to April 30.
F1 driver Jules Bianchi dies from injuries sustained in last year’s crash

F1 driver Jules Bianchi dies from injuries sustained in last year’s crash

July 18, 2015 - 09:21 AMT  05:21 GMT
In rainy, gloomy conditions, Bianchi’s car slid off the track and ploughed into a crane picking up the Sauber of Adrian Sutil.
Netanyahu tells Abbas citizens of Israel want peace

Netanyahu tells Abbas citizens of Israel want peace

July 18, 2015 - 09:01 AMT  05:01 GMT
The Israeli leader wished Palestinian President a happy Eid el-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that caps the fasting month of Ramadan.
Greek ex-finance minister says reforms ‘going to fail’

Greek ex-finance minister says reforms ‘going to fail’

July 18, 2015 - 08:49 AMT  04:49 GMT
The PM has announced a cabinet reshuffle, sacking several ministers who voted against the reforms in parliament this week.
Time to redouble efforts for settling Karabakh conflict, Lavrov says

Time to redouble efforts for settling Karabakh conflict, Lavrov says

July 18, 2015 - 08:26 AMT  04:26 GMT
"We have been working in line with agreements of OSCE Minsk Group with our American and French Co-chairs," Lavrov said.
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