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Australia: Strategic shifts led it to acquire nuclear subs

Australia’s prime minister says it has canceled a contract with France for conventional submarines and instead will build nuclear-powered submarines using U.S. technology because of changing strategic conditions in the Asia-Pacific region.

September 16, 2021 6:25 AM

National & International

Hezbollah-organized fuel arrives in crisis-hit Lebanon

A convoy of tanker trucks carrying Iranian diesel has crossed the border from Syria into Lebanon.

September 16, 2021 5:45 AM

World News

Russia votes in parliament election without main opposition

Russia is holding three days of voting this weekend for a new parliament that is unlikely to change the country’s political complexion.

September 16, 2021 4:58 AM

World News

France calls killing of Islamic State leader big victory

French officials said Thursday that France killed the leader of Islamic State in the Greater Sahara because the group attacked French aid workers, African civilians and U.S. troops.

September 16, 2021 4:31 AM

News

Senate hopeful flexes power of AG’s office through lawsuits

A U.S. Senate candidate in Missouri, Republican state Attorney General Eric Schmitt, is flexing the power of his office by filing a slew of lawsuits, including against Democratic cities and schools to stop mask mandates.

September 16, 2021 4:30 AM