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NEW YORK — A Jazz Aviation flight operating on behalf of Air Canada struck a Port Authority Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, killing both pilots and injuring dozens of passengers.  Air Canada Flight 8646, arriving from Montreal with 72 passengers and four crew members, was…

ISLAMABAD / TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry has officially ruled out the possibility of direct negotiations with the United States, even as American envoys are preparing to arrive in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad.Diplomatic sources confirm that the visit is being closely watched by the international community, with hopes that it could lay the groundwork for a…

Washington — US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington seeks a swift end to its ongoing conflict with Iran, while drawing a firm red line against Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons. Speaking at the annual Congressional Picnic at the White House, Trump revealed that a major strike on Iran was halted at the last moment…