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US state of Indiana carries out 1st execution in 15 years

US state of Indiana carries out 1st execution in 15 years

Joseph Corcoran, 49, was found guilty of July 1997 shootings that killed his 30-year-old brother, his sister’s fiance, 2 other men, reports media

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US hopes for Gaza cease-fire 'in coming weeks'
18.12.2024

US hopes for Gaza cease-fire 'in coming weeks'

'The differences between the two parties really have been narrowed,' says State Department spokesperson

Pentagon denies role in Russian general's assassination
18.12.2024

Pentagon denies role in Russian general's assassination

'We do not support or enable those kinds of activities,' says spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder

Israel in 'final stages' of investigation into killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi: US
18.12.2024

Israel in 'final stages' of investigation into killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi: US

The Israeli government has ‘told us that they are in the final stages of closing their investigation,' says State Department spokesperson

US repatriates Guantanamo detainee to Kenya: Pentagon
18.12.2024

US repatriates Guantanamo detainee to Kenya: Pentagon

Notorious prison established in Cuba after 9/11 attacks, has 29 detainees

US understands Türkiye's concerns about PKK threat in Syria: State Department
17.12.2024

US understands Türkiye's concerns about PKK threat in Syria: State Department

'We're talking to them (Türkiye) about those concerns and trying to find a path forward,' says spokesman