Giant 26 Foot Statue Likely Ramses II Found in Cairo Slum
Archaeologists from Egypt and Germany uncover a submerged quartzite colossus in an eastern Cairo slum near Heliopolis. Officials hail the find as one of Egypt’s most important ever, likely depicting Ramses II, ruler of the Nineteenth Dynasty.
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Yemen raid deaths narrowed to four to twelve civilians
U.S. Central Command chief Gen. Joseph Votel said a January 29 raid in Yemen likely killed between four and 12 civilians, the most specific admission to date. The operation also killed a Navy SEAL and drew scrutiny of the Trump administration's first major counterterrorism effort.
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Huntsman named next U S ambassador to Moscow
Moscow reacts with anxiety as Jon Huntsman is chosen to be the U S ambassador to Russia. Officials note his hawkish past and criticize the choice amid stalled U S Russian ties and ongoing political tensions. Russian lawmakers question prospects for improving relations.
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Friedman Ambassadorship Advances to Senate Vote
David M. Friedman won Senate Foreign Relations Committee support for the U S ambassador to Israel post. The panel approved his nomination 12 to 9 with one Democrat against. The full Senate will decide. party lines underscored likely partisan battles ahead.
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Iran Navy tests naval missile as Guards say successful
Tasnim news agency reported the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps tested a naval missile successfully. The announcement could raise concerns in Washington where U S warships patrol waters near Iran.
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