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US sets tight travel limitations for Iran's UN diplomats
United Nations, Jul 18 (AP/UNB) — The U.S. is tightly limiting travel by Iranian officials visiting or assigned to the United Nations, sparking concern from the world body.
US kicking NATO ally Turkey out of fighter program
Washington, Jul 18 (AP/UNB) — In a major break with a longtime ally, the Trump administration on Wednesday said Turkey is being kicked out of an American-led fighter aircraft program because it is buying a Russian air defense system that would aid Russian intelligence.
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
Geneva, Jul 18 (AP/UNB) — The deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo is now an international health emergency, the World Health Organization announced Wednesday after a case was confirmed in a city of 2 million people .
Iran FM says US sanctions 'economic terrorism'
Dubai, Jul 17 (AP/UNB) — Iran's foreign minister is telling a United Nations gathering that U.S. sanctions against his country amount to what he calls "economic terrorism."
Fed up Puerto Ricans protest, demanding governor resign
San Juan, Jul 17 (AP/UNB) — Karla Villalón has three elementary-age children and an 81-year-old grandmother.
Judge: Michael Cohen campaign finance probe over
New York, Jul 17 (AP/UNB) — Federal prosecutors have told a judge in New York they have concluded their investigation into campaign finance crimes committed by President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen.
Attack in restaurant in northern Iraq kills Turkish diplomat
Irbil, Jul 17 (AP/UNB) — A gunman opened fire inside a Turkish-owned restaurant in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil on Wednesday, killing at least one Turkish diplomat stationed in Ankara's consulate, Turkey's state-run news agency and Iraqi media said.
Hong Kong elders march in support of young demonstrators
Hong Kong, Jul 17 (AP/UNB) — Thousands of Hong Kong senior citizens, including a popular actress, marched Wednesday in a show of support for youths at the forefront of monthlong protests against a contentious extradition bill in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.
Pakistan arrests US-wanted terror suspect in Mumbai attacks
Multan, Jul 17 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan on Wednesday arrested a radical cleric and U.S.-wanted terror suspect implicated in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, officials said, just days ahead of Prime Minister Imran Khan's trip to Washington.
Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman sentenced to life in prison
New York, Jul 17 (AP/UNB) — The Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was sentenced Wednesday to life behind bars in a U.S. prison, a humbling end for a drug lord notorious for his ability to kill, bribe or tunnel his way out of trouble.