US Fed cuts rates to buffer economy from coronavirus
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Faced with a growing economic shutdown from the coronavirus pandemic, that could cause the US economy…
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Afghan conflict: Clashes shatter partial truce after US deal
(FASTNEWS | KABUL) – Fighting has resumed in Afghanistan after the Taliban ended a partial truce with government troops, casting…
Health officials: Coronavirus spread to the US ‘inevitable’
(FASTNEWS |Health officials – Coronavirus) – Health officials in the US have warned Americans to brace for the “inevitable” spread…
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‘Let them call us what they want’ – Palestinian PM – [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS | Palestine) – Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has said the Palestinian leadership is “sticking to the aspirations of our…
Prince Andrew gives ‘zero co-operation’ over Epstein inquiry, US prosecutor says
(FASTNEWS | Jeffrey Epstein death) – The Duke of York has provided “zero co-operation” to an inquiry into late sex…
Rockets hit US embassy in Baghdad amid protests
(FASTNEWS | IRAQ) – At least three rockets struck the US embassy in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, on Sunday. One…
Huge rally as Iraqis demand US troops pull out
(FASTNEWS | Baghdad) – Huge crowds have taken to the streets of Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, to demand that US forces…
Jhon Viáfara: Colombia extradites ex-footballer to US on drugs charges
(FASTNEWS | Jhon Viáfara) – Former Colombian international footballer Jhon Viáfara has been extradited to the US on drug trafficking…
US House votes to limit Trump war powers on Iran
(FASTNEWS | WHITE HOUSE) – The US House of Representatives has approved a largely symbolic resolution seeking to limit President…
Top US diplomat to visit SL for strategic meet
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Trump administration’s point person for South and Central Asia, Alice G Wells, will visit Sri…
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Iran crisis: US ‘ready for serious negotiations’ with Tehran – [IMAGES]
(FASTNEWS | WHITE HOUSE) – The US says it is “ready to engage without preconditions in serious negotiations” with Iran…
FAA restricts US flights over Iran, Iraq after ballistic missile attack
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday issued an emergency restriction for Persian Gulf airspace after…
Iran Soleimani killing: US denies Iraq pullout amid letter confusion
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – US Defence Secretary Mark Esper has denied US troops are pulling out of Iraq, after a…
US ’targeting’ 52 Iranian sites if Tehran attacks
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – President Trump has warned the US is “targeting” 52 Iranian sites and will strike “very fast…
Oil prices jump after top Iranian general killed by US
(FASTNEWS | IRAQ) – Oil prices have risen sharply after the killing of a top Iranian general in Iraq. Analysts…