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2:04am, 2nd August, 2019

Woman killed by apparent stray bullet as Texas officer fires at dog

A woman in Arlington, Texas, was killed on Thursday after apparently being hit by a stray bullet when a police officer opened fire on a dog running at him, officials said.

North Korea fires more missiles, U.S. announces ship seizure as tensions mount

5:34pm, 9th May, 2019

World

North Korea fires more missiles, U.S. announces ship seizure as tensions mount

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Thursday in its second such test in less than a week, and the United States said it had seized a North Korean cargo ship as tensions again mounted between the two countries.

North Korea fires two short-range missiles in second test in a week

9:19am, 9th May, 2019

World

North Korea fires two short-range missiles in second test in a week

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Thursday, the South's military said, less than a week after its leader, Kim Jong Un, oversaw the test-firing of multiple rockets and a missile.

North Korea fires 'projectiles', South Korea says stop raising tensions

5:02pm, 4th May, 2019

World

North Korea fires 'projectiles', South Korea says stop raising tensions

North Korea fired several "unidentified short-range projectiles" into the sea off its east coast on Saturday, prompting South Korea to call on its communist neighbor to "stop acts that escalate military tension on the Korean Peninsula".

North Korea fires short-range projectiles, raising tensions amid stalled U.S. talks

12:32am, 4th May, 2019

World

North Korea fires short-range projectiles, raising tensions amid stalled U.S. talks

North Korea fired several short-range projectiles from its east coast on Saturday, South Korea's military said, as analysts said the country is stepping up pressure against the United States after February's failed nuclear summit in Hanoi.

North Korea fires short-range projectiles after failed nuclear summit: South Korea

10:28pm, 3rd May, 2019

World

North Korea fires short-range projectiles after failed nuclear summit: South Korea

North Korea fired several short-range projectiles from its east coast on Saturday, South Korea's military said, as analysts said the country is stepping up pressure against the United States after February's failed nuclear summit in Bangkok...

North Korea fires short-range missiles for first time since 2017: South Korea

9:26pm, 3rd May, 2019

World

North Korea fires short-range missiles for first time since 2017: South Korea

North Korea fired several short-range missiles from its east coast on Saturday, South Korea's military said, the first missile launch since 2017 as it steps up pressure against Washington after a failed nuclear summit.

UK's May fires defense secretary over Huawei leak

6:54pm, 1st May, 2019

World

UK's May fires defense secretary over Huawei leak

British Prime Minister Theresa May fired her defense minister on Wednesday over a leak of discussions in the National Security Council about Chinese telecoms company Huawei, the latest of her allies to be ousted from government.

May fires defence secretary over Huawei leak

3:22pm, 1st May, 2019

UK

May fires defence secretary over Huawei leak

British Prime Minister Theresa May fired her defence minister on Wednesday over a leak of discussions in the National Security Council about Chinese telecoms company Huawei, the latest of her allies to be ousted from government.

1:45pm, 1st May, 2019

World

UK's May fires defence secretary over Huawei leak

British Prime Minister Theresa May fired her defence secretary, Gavin Williamson, on Wednesday, saying an investigation suggested he was to blame for leaking discussions about Chinese telecoms company Huawei from her National Security Council.

Fire services battle moorland fires in northern England

6:31pm, 22nd April, 2019

UK

Fire services battle moorland fires in northern England

Firefighters were battling fires on moorland in northern England on Monday, with one of the biggest blazes likely caused by the careless use of a barbecue during record-breaking hot weather over the weekend, according to the National Trust.

Sudan's interim military council fires top three public prosecutors

3:50pm, 16th April, 2019

World

Sudan's interim military council fires top three public prosecutors

The head of Sudan's ruling Transitional Military Council has fired the three highest-ranking public prosecutors, the TMC said on Tuesday, after protesters demanded an overhaul of the judiciary as part of steps toward civilian government.

Suspect arrested in fires at three black churches in Louisiana

1:13am, 11th April, 2019

US

Suspect arrested in fires at three black churches in Louisiana

Police have arrested a man suspected of setting fire to three predominately black churches in a southern Louisiana parish, a federal prosecutor said on Wednesday.

Fires at three black churches trigger call for arsonist's surrender

4:05pm, 8th April, 2019

US

Fires at three black churches trigger call for arsonist's surrender

A U.S. congressman from Louisiana has urged anyone responsible for burning down three predominantly black churches in the state to come forward, as state and federal authorities investigate what appears to have been coordinated arson.

Citi fires eight Hong Kong traders after review finds misconduct: sources

4:26am, 23rd March, 2019

Business

Citi fires eight Hong Kong traders after review finds misconduct: sources

Citigroup Inc has fired eight bankers and suspended three others from its equities trading desk in Hong Kong after an internal probe revealed misconduct in their dealings with clients, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Southern Poverty Law Center fires its co-founder, chief litigator

8:58pm, 14th March, 2019

US

Southern Poverty Law Center fires its co-founder, chief litigator

The Southern Poverty Law Center, the civil rights organization best known for tracking U.S. hate groups, said on Thursday it fired its chief litigator Morris Dees, who co-founded the nonprofit nearly 50 years ago to fight racial injustice.

Iran says successfully fires missile from submarine in Gulf war games

2:50am, 24th February, 2019

World

Iran says successfully fires missile from submarine in Gulf war games

Iran successfully tested a cruise missile on Sunday during naval exercises near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's state media reported, at a time of heightened tensions with the United States.

Extreme 'devil winds' may worsen deadly California fires

11:44am, 11th November, 2018

US

Extreme 'devil winds' may worsen deadly California fires

Crews faced hot dry "devil winds" as they battled two giant wildfires raging at opposite ends of California on Sunday, including a blaze in the north that is now one of the deadliest and most destructive in the state's history.

Trump fires Sessions, vows to fight Democrats if they launch probes

4:16pm, 7th November, 2018

US

Trump fires Sessions, vows to fight Democrats if they launch probes

President Donald Trump on Wednesday forced out Attorney General Jeff Sessions a day after congressional elections, and vowed to fight if the U.S. House of Representatives' new Democratic majority launches probes into his administration.

Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi died in consulate, fires two senior officials

7:21pm, 19th October, 2018

World

Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi died in consulate, fires two senior officials

- Saudi Arabia said on Saturday that Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has died, and said it fired two senior officials over the incident that has provoked an international outcry and strained relations between Riyadh and the West.

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Woman killed by apparent stray bullet as Texas officer fires at dog

North Korea fires more missiles, U.S. announces ship seizure as tensions mount

North Korea fires two short-range missiles in second test in a week

North Korea fires 'projectiles', South Korea says stop raising tensions

North Korea fires short-range projectiles, raising tensions amid stalled U.S. talks

North Korea fires short-range projectiles after failed nuclear summit: South Korea

North Korea fires short-range missiles for first time since 2017: South Korea

UK's May fires defense secretary over Huawei leak

May fires defence secretary over Huawei leak

UK's May fires defence secretary over Huawei leak

Fire services battle moorland fires in northern England

Sudan's interim military council fires top three public prosecutors

Suspect arrested in fires at three black churches in Louisiana

Fires at three black churches trigger call for arsonist's surrender

Citi fires eight Hong Kong traders after review finds misconduct: sources

Southern Poverty Law Center fires its co-founder, chief litigator

Iran says successfully fires missile from submarine in Gulf war games

Extreme 'devil winds' may worsen deadly California fires

Trump fires Sessions, vows to fight Democrats if they launch probes

Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi died in consulate, fires two senior officials

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

Divers search for last bodies in California boat fire, investigations begin

Hungary charges Syrian accused of beheading, killing for IS

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