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As Turkey launches offensive operations into northeastern Syria against once American-backed Syrian militias, the danger facing U.S. forces in the region have heightened amid reports that U.S. operations against the Islamic State militant group in Syria have halted.

Nearly 700 have been arrested in protests in the Ecuadorian capital as President Lenin Moreno tries to quell the violence.

"Remember that earlier this year, Trump VETOED Congress' attempt to end US involvement in the Yemen War," the Democratic congresswoman tweeted.

Las Margaritas Mayor Jorge Luis Escandon Hernandez was not seriously injured during the reported incident, according to authorities.

The Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Consortium in Italy tells Newsweek that its industry will be hit hard by U.S. tariffs and American consumers will suffer.

Russia and Iran have both said that the only solution for Turkey's border worries were negotiations between Kurds and the Syrian government in Damascus.

Passengers on board Norwegian Cruise Line vessel Norwegian Spirit were left angered after it was stuck at sea while food went stale and the plumbing failed.

The Canadian prime minister apologised for wearing racist makeup during an appearance on Facebook Watch show "New Mom, Who Dis?"

Indian-born Asim Umar had been the head of al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) since 2014.

Coleen Rooney is the wife of MLS soccer player Wayne Rooney, who plays for D.C. United.

The website now lists Prince William and Kate Middleton as the sole principals of the charity.

Climate change protests organized by the group, Extinction Rebellion, are taking place around the world.