Headlines- The United States and Iran have reached a peace deal, according to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who signed the document on Friday, June 19 in Switzerland.
- Despite a "ceasefire," Israel continued its airstrikes against the southern suburbs of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
- Trump posted on his Truth Social platform,"The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!"
- Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Ismail Baghaei, stated that the two sides have decided not to discuss about the nuclear issue, and that the focus now is on ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon.
- The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that an airplane crashed near to a Missouri airport on Sunday, killing a pilot and eleven skydivers.
- On Sunday, over 80 million people from northern Georgia to Maine along the East Coast are on alert for severe storms.
Tag: Weekend News
February 17, 2020
Weekend News
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