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Haiti earthquake kills 1,419 people, destroys 37,000 homes

SANAA, Aug. 17 (YPA) - The temporary death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck southwestern Haiti on Saturday rose to 1,419, with more than 7,000 injured, the Civil Protection Directorate announced on Tuesday. The Directorate…

Two US logistics convoys targeted in Iraq

BAGDAD, Aug. 17 (YPA) - Local news sources reported that two US coalition logistics convoys were  targeted by  roadside bombs in Nasiriyah province, the capital of Dhi Qar, southern Iraq on Thursday. “Explosive devices planted on the side…

Marzouki: Tunisia is riddled with wounds

SANAA, Aug. 17 (YPA) - Former Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki has again criticized "successive measures on suspensions and travel bans". He described what is happening in Tunisia as a coup. Marzouki used the term " Lawless State" to…

77 dead, 47 missing due to flash floodsin Turkey

ISTANBUL, Aug. 17 (YPA) -  Turkish authorities said Monday that 77 people have died as a result of torrential rains that cause flash floods in several towns of the country's Black Sea provinces, and that emergency workers are continuing to…

Battles renewed between Armenia, Azerbaijan

SANAA, Aug. 16 (YPA) - The border clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan renewed on Monday, in the disputed region of Karabakh between the two countries. The Armenian Ministry of Defense issued a statement published by the “Armen Press”…