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12:55pm, 31st July, 2019

Exxon fighting fire at Baytown, Texas, refinery and chemical complex

Exxon Mobil Corp said it was fighting a fire that erupted on Wednesday at its 560,000 barrels per day Baytown, Texas, refining and chemical plant complex.

Broad coalitions key to fighting populism: Polish opposition

6:56pm, 8th May, 2019

World

Broad coalitions key to fighting populism: Polish opposition

Poland's newly formed broad opposition alliance should be an example to others in Europe hoping to stem a tide of rightist populism ahead of European Parliament elections on May 26, centrist leader Grzegorz Schetyna said in an interview.

Death tolls rise in surging Israel-Gaza fighting

9:32am, 5th May, 2019

World

Death tolls rise in surging Israel-Gaza fighting

Rockets from Gaza killed three people in an Israeli city while five Palestinian militants died on Sunday in surging cross-border fighting that included a return by Israel to singling out enemy commanders for attack.

Libya coast guard detains 113 migrants during lull in fighting

2:06am, 2nd May, 2019

World

Libya coast guard detains 113 migrants during lull in fighting

The Libyan coast guard has stopped 113 migrants trying to reach Italy over the past two days, the United Nations said on Wednesday, as boat departures resume following a lull in fighting between rival forces in Libya.

Sterling honoured with award for fighting racism

6:19pm, 25th April, 2019

UK

Sterling honoured with award for fighting racism

Manchester City's England forward Raheem Sterling has been awarded The Integrity and Impact Award at this year's BT Sport Industry Awards for speaking out on a range of social issues, including racism.

Fighting in Libyan capital kills 56: United Nations

4:51am, 11th April, 2019

World

Fighting in Libyan capital kills 56: United Nations

Fighting between eastern Libyan forces and troops loyal to the Tripoli government has killed 56 people in the capital, the United Nations said.

U.N. to hold Libya conference as planned despite surge in fighting: envoy

12:33pm, 6th April, 2019

World

U.N. to hold Libya conference as planned despite surge in fighting: envoy

The United Nations is determined to hold Libya's national conference on possible elections on time despite eastern forces' advance on the capital Tripoli in an escalation of the conflict, a senior U.N. envoy said on Saturday.

Israel-Hamas fighting abates along Gaza border, but tensions high

5:28am, 26th March, 2019

World

Israel-Hamas fighting abates along Gaza border, but tensions high

Cross-border fighting between Israel and Hamas abated on Tuesday after a day of Palestinian rocket attacks and Israeli air strikes, but tensions remained high with Israeli forces massed along the Gaza frontier.

Israel-Gaza border ignites in most serious fighting since 2014 war

5:05am, 13th November, 2018

World

Israel-Gaza border ignites in most serious fighting since 2014 war

Israel launched more air strikes on Gaza on Tuesday as Palestinians kept up rocket fire on Israeli territory, in the worst surge of violence since a 2014 war.

Fighting fire with fire: Jewish people train to stop repeat of Pittsburgh shooting

10:35am, 31st October, 2018

US

Fighting fire with fire: Jewish people train to stop repeat of Pittsburgh shooting

David Ortner adjusted his yarmulke, cocked his pistol and took aim - something he wishes a civilian had done to defend Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue three days ago when Robert Bowers walked in and shot 11 people dead.

U.S.'s Pompeo calls for end of fighting in Yemen

8:22pm, 30th October, 2018

World

U.S.'s Pompeo calls for end of fighting in Yemen

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday called for a cessation of hostilities in Yemen and said U.N.-led negotiations to end the civil war should begin next month.

UNHCR says Tripoli facility ready to help refugees caught up in fighting

4:37pm, 8th September, 2018

World

UNHCR says Tripoli facility ready to help refugees caught up in fighting

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) on Saturday recommended that thousands of refugees who escaped from detention centers amid clashes between militia in Tripoli be directed to a facility in the capital to help them to safety.

Libya evacuates migrants trapped by fighting, with U.N. help

12:47pm, 30th August, 2018

World

Libya evacuates migrants trapped by fighting, with U.N. help

Hundreds of migrants have been relocated from government-run detention centers in Libya after being trapped by clashes between rival groups, U.N. and aid sources said on Thursday.

Fighting to survive: Noble Group's fate hangs on investors restructuring vote

1:40am, 24th August, 2018

Business

Fighting to survive: Noble Group's fate hangs on investors restructuring vote

Singapore-listed Noble Group Ltd faces a make-or-break shareholders' meeting on Monday as investors vote on a $3.5 billion debt restructuring plan that its creditors and board say is vital to prevent insolvency.

Intense fighting in Afghan city Ghazni as Taliban presses

6:12am, 12th August, 2018

World

Intense fighting in Afghan city Ghazni as Taliban presses

Taliban insurgents attacked police headquarters and other government buildings in Ghazni in central Afghanistan on Sunday and were threatening to seize control of the city, with the main highway now heavily mined, local lawmakers and residents said.

Out of spotlight, tribes keep fighting Dakota pipeline

7:05am, 2nd August, 2018

US

Out of spotlight, tribes keep fighting Dakota pipeline

Native American tribes that tried to block the Dakota Access oil pipeline during a months-long standoff with authorities in North Dakota more than a year ago are carrying on their fight in federal court, in what they contend is a symbol of their ongo...

Reunited family's next challenge: fighting for U.S. asylum

5:56am, 25th July, 2018

US

Reunited family's next challenge: fighting for U.S. asylum

Maria Marroquin Perdomo fretted as she waited with her 11-year-old son, Abisai, in the New Orleans International Airport.

Israel and Gaza militants agree to end fierce flare-up of fighting

6:00pm, 14th July, 2018

World

Israel and Gaza militants agree to end fierce flare-up of fighting

Israel and Gaza militant groups agreed a ceasefire on Saturday, a Palestinian official said, after Israel launched dozens of air strikes against the Palestinian enclave's ruling Hamas group and gunmen fired more than 100 rockets across the borde...