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Top executive shot dead outside New York hotel
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The chief executive of US health insurance giant UnitedHealthcare was shot and killed outside a New York hotel on …
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French MPs debate no-confidence motions against government
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France's lower house of parliament Wednesday started debating two no-confidence motions in a session widely expected to …
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South America summit hopes to seal 'historic' trade deal with EU
AFP - 44m ago
Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay are hoping to announce a blockbuster trade deal with the European Union at a …
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Syrian army fights rebel offensive with counterattack
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Syrian government forces pressed a counterattack against Islamist-led rebels around the key city of Hama on Wednesday …
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S. Korea opposition begins push to impeach president
AFP - 51m ago
South Korean lawmakers kickstarted a push to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol in the early hours of Thursday, accusing …
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Iran frees Nobel winner for three weeks, sparking calls for 'permanent' release
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Iranian authorities on Wednesday freed Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi from prison for three weeks on medical …
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Trump's nominee to run Pentagon hangs by a thread
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US President-elect Donald Trump's controversial nomination of TV host Pete Hegseth to run the Defense Department was …
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French government risks falling in no-confidence vote
AFP - 2h ago
France's government on Wednesday faced a no-confidence vote that could spell the end of Prime Minister Michel Barnier's …
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Georgia police raid opposition offices as PM vows to curb protests
AFP - 3h ago
Georgian police raided the offices of opposition parties on Wednesday after the government vowed to crack down on those …
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UK bans daytime TV ads for cereals, muffins and burgers
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The UK government is banning daytime TV adverts for sugary foods like granola and muffins in its battle against child …
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Thousands march demanding S. Korea president resign over martial law debacle
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Thousands of protesters marched on President Yoon Suk Yeol's office in the South Korean capital Wednesday evening, …
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Syrian army launches counteroffensive against rebels
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Syrian government forces launched a counterattack against Islamist-led rebels around the key city of Hama on Wednesday …
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South Korea's day of rage as Yoon's martial law founders
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South Koreans took to the streets Wednesday for a day of rage laser-focused on President Yoon Seok Yeol, whose failed …
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OECD warns of protectionism weeks before Trump return
AFP - 7h ago
The OECD warned Wednesday that protectionist trade measures pose a major risk to disrupting the world economy, just …
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South Korean opposition move to impeach president after martial law bid
AFP - 4h ago
South Korea's opposition moved to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday after his extraordinary but short-lived …
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Trump's vows of quick peace fall flat on Ukraine frontlines
AFP - 8h ago
Months of fighting on the Ukrainian front have not taken away Kostya's sense of humour -- even when it comes to the …
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FIFA to reveal Club World Cup draw amid apathy, legal threats
AFP - 1h ago
The draw for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup takes place in Miami on Thursday, offering a first glimpse into the fine …
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South Korean president pressed to step down over martial law bid
AFP - 2h ago
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faced demands to resign on Wednesday after his short-lived attempt to impose …
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South Korean president pressed to resign over martial law bid
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faced demands to resign on Wednesday over his short-lived attempt to impose martial …
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Djokovic to begin bid for 25th Grand Slam crown in Brisbane
AFP - 13h ago
Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season and bid for an 11th Australian Open title at the Brisbane International, it …
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Van Nistelrooy off to winning start at Leicester, Palace beat Ipswich
AFP - 3h ago
Ruud van Nistelrooy savoured his first match in charge of Leicester with a 3-1 Premier League win over West Ham, while …
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Seeking a new way of life under the sea - and a world record
AFP - 14h ago
There are probably easier ways to set a world record, but Rudiger Koch has found his method 11 meters (36 feet) under …
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Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur wins 2024 Turner Prize
AFP - 12h ago
Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur won the prestigious Turner Prize on Tuesday, as the UK contemporary art award celebrated …
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South Korean president abandons martial law attempt
AFP - 1h ago
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol abandoned a short-lived attempt to impose martial law on Wednesday after lawmakers …
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S. Korean president abandons martial law attempt
Dec 03 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol abandoned a short-lived attempt at martial law on Wednesday after lawmakers defied …
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What we know about South Korea's martial law
Dec 03 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday said he would lift martial law just hours after he imposed it, in a …
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Georgia's ombudsman accuses police of torturing pro-EU protesters
Dec 03 2024
Georgia's rights ombudsman on Tuesday accused police of torturing pro-European Union protesters rallying for six …
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Syria rebels 'at gates' of central city Hama
Dec 03 2024
Syrian rebel forces arrived at the gates of the key city of Hama on Tuesday, as their fighting with the military sparked …
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Namibia elects its first woman president
Dec 03 2024
Namibia's ruling SWAPO party was declared winner Tuesday of last week's disputed elections, ushering in the southern …
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S. Korea president says will lift martial law
Dec 03 2024
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol said Wednesday he would lift martial law, just hours after imposing it in a bid to …
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Ukraine pushes NATO for invite as Trump looms
Dec 03 2024
Ukraine insisted Tuesday that NATO membership was the only "real guarantee" for its security, but foreign ministers from …
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Georgia uses water cannon, tear gas at pro-EU rally after government threats
Dec 03 2024
Georgian police on Tuesday evening used water cannon and tear gas on the sixth night of pro-EU protests in Tbilisi after …
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Syria rebels advance on central city
Dec 03 2024
Islamist-led rebels advanced Tuesday on Syria's fourth-largest city Hama, buoyed by their lightning capture of swathes …
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S. Korea's President Yoon, embattled conservative
Dec 03 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law on Tuesday, was elected in 2022 as a conservative …
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Biden announces $1 bn for Africa during maiden trip
Dec 03 2024
President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced more than $1 billion in humanitarian assistance to Africa during a visit to …
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South Korea president declares martial law
Dec 03 2024
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law, accusing the opposition of being "anti-state …
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Thousands defy Georgia government threats to stage new rally
Dec 03 2024
Thousands of Georgians staged a new pro-EU rally in Tbilisi on Tuesday, defying threats of reprisals from the prime …
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Thousands defy government threats for new government rally
Dec 03 2024
Thousands of Georgians staged a new pro-EU rally in Tbilisi on Tuesday, defying threats of reprisals from the prime …
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Two defendants in French mass rape trial seek leniency
Dec 03 2024
A lawyer for one of the men charged in a mass rape trial in France pleaded for leniency on Tuesday, saying his client …
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Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris
Dec 03 2024
Notre Dame cathedral will reopen in Paris on Saturday with incoming US president Donald Trump to attend the ceremony …
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Trump to attend Notre Dame reopeningin Paris
Dec 03 2024
Notre Dame cathedral will reopen in Paris on Saturday with incoming US president Donald Trump to attend the ceremony …
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No-confidence vote draws France into new political crisis
Dec 03 2024
France headed into a new political crisis Tuesday as opposition lawmakers vowed to topple the minority government of …
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South Korea president declares emergency martial law
Dec 03 2024
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared emergency martial law, accusing the opposition of being …
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Wildlife commission lowers European wolf protections
Dec 03 2024
Dozens of countries on Tuesday approved downgrading the protection status of the wolf in Europe, a move activists say …
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Army resistance toughens as rebels near Syria's Hama
Dec 03 2024
Islamist-led rebels advanced on Syria's fourth-largest city Hama Tuesday, buoyed by their lightning capture of swathes …
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Georgia PM vows retribution for protests as court rejects bid to annul vote
Dec 03 2024
Georgia's prime minister on Tuesday threatened to punish his political opponents, accusing them of being behind violence …
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Biden meets Angola leader in visit showcasing US investment in Africa
Dec 03 2024
US President Joe Biden met his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenco Tuesday at the start of a two-day visit to the African …
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Notre Dame to reopen in Paris with Trump in attendance
Dec 03 2024
Notre Dame cathedral will reopen in Paris on Saturday with incoming US president Donald Trump set to attend the ceremony …
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France risks fresh political crisis in no-confidence vote
Dec 03 2024
France on Tuesday braced for new political turmoil as opposition lawmakers prepared to back a no-confidence motion this …
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Japan witnesses warmest autumn on record
Dec 03 2024
Japan has recorded its warmest autumn since records began 126 years ago, the weather agency said, delaying the country's …
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EU countries to push for outdoor smoking and vaping bans
Dec 03 2024
EU countries are poised to push for stricter anti-smoking rules on Tuesday, backing bans on smoking and vaping in many …
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NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms
Dec 03 2024
NATO foreign ministers looked set to rebuff Tuesday a push from Ukraine for progress on joining their alliance ahead of …
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Biden kicks off two-day Angola visit
Dec 03 2024
US President Joe Biden is in Angola on Tuesday for the first and only visit to sub-Saharan Africa of his presidency, …
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Vietnam property tycoon on death row awaits appeal verdict
Dec 03 2024
A Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death in a multi-billion-dollar fraud case arrived in court Tuesday, as she …
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Dressing the Church: one of Rome's last clergyman tailors
Dec 03 2024
With a tape measure around his neck and thimble on his finger, Raniero Mancinelli slides a needle into a black cassock …
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Lebanon says nine killed in Israeli strikes on southern villages
Dec 03 2024
Nine people were killed in Israeli strikes on villages in southern Lebanon on Monday, after Israel said it was taking …
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Deepfakes weaponised to target Pakistan's women leaders
Dec 03 2024
Pakistani politician Azma Bukhari is haunted by a counterfeit image of herself -- a sexualised deepfake video published …
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Frenchman Tricole eyeing bumper world darts clash with Humphries
Dec 03 2024
History-making Frenchman Thibault Tricole, the only darts player from his country to play at the PDC World Championship, …
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Chinese plus-size influencer spreads body positivity through fashion
Dec 03 2024
Surrounded by racks of colourful dresses and blazers in China's manufacturing hub of Guangzhou, plus-size clothing brand …
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Brain stimulation can help injured people walk: study
Dec 03 2024
Scientists said Monday that electrically stimulating a particular region in the brain could help people with injured …
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Venezuela's 'Pearl of the Caribbean' loses its luster
Dec 03 2024
One of the five stars that used to adorn the facade of the Margarita hotel on the Venezuelan paradise island of the same …
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US urges push for Syria de-escalation
Dec 03 2024
The United States called Monday for de-escalation in Syria, where an Islamist-led rebel alliance has wrested swathes of …
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Greens, far-right among big losers in Irish vote
Dec 02 2024
Ireland's general election concluded late-Monday after three days of vote-counting, with the incumbent centre-right …
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Thousands rally after Georgian PM vows 'no negotiations' with pro-EU opposition
Dec 02 2024
Georgian police fired tear gas to try to disperse thousands of pro-EU demonstrators on Monday, rallying in the centre of …
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Stampede kills at least 56 at Guinea football match
Dec 02 2024
A stampede at a football match dedicated to Guinea's junta chief killed at least 56 people, the government said Monday, …
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Romania heads for presidential run-off after top court greenlights first round
Dec 02 2024
Romania's constitutional court on Monday validated the results of the first round of the November 24 presidential ballot …
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Biden's pardon for son angers rivals - and allies
Dec 02 2024
Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter has antagonized both sides of the US political divide, with Republicans crying …
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Georgia PM vows 'no negotiations' amid mass pro-EU protests
Dec 02 2024
Georgia's prime minister on Monday vowed no negotiations with the Black Sea country's opposition, as thousands took to …
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Zelensky presses Scholz for 'fundamental' support against Russia
Dec 02 2024
Ukraine needs more weapons and stronger diplomatic backing to reach a "just peace" with Russia, President Volodymyr …
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French PM faces ouster as opposition vows no-confidence vote
Dec 02 2024
France's Michel Barnier faced an abrupt end to his premiership Monday after key opposition parties said they would back …
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Syria's Assad says rebel advance a bid to 'redraw' regional map
Dec 02 2024
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Monday branded an Islamist-led offensive that has captured swathes of territory an …
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Deadlock in Romania as Russia-haunted presidential vote looms
Dec 02 2024
Romania's political future looked uncertain Monday after legislative elections produced a fragmented parliament, with …
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Greenland extends detention of anti-whaling activist Watson
Dec 02 2024
A Greenland court on Monday extended the detention of US-Canadian anti-whaling activist Paul Watson for two more weeks, …
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Georgia pro-EU protesters 'standing firm', president says
Dec 02 2024
Georgia's president said Monday that pro-EU protests involving tens of thousands of people showed no sign of stopping …
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Desertification talks open in Saudi Arabia as experts fire warning
Dec 02 2024
UN talks aimed at halting the degradation and desertification of vast swathes of land started in Saudi Arabia on Monday …
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Germany's Scholz pledges aid on surprise visit to Ukraine
Dec 02 2024
Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Ukraine on Monday to reaffirm German support for Kyiv after becoming the first major ally …
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'Future of planet' at stake at ICJ hearings: Vanuatu
Dec 02 2024
The future of the planet is at stake during hearings at the top United Nations court, a representative for Vanuatu said …
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Syria, Russia conduct deadly strikes to push back rebel advance
Dec 02 2024
The Syrian military and its ally Russia conducted deadly joint air raids on areas under Islamist-led rebel control on …
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France's PM risks tumbling in hostile parliament vote
Dec 02 2024
France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces the biggest risk yet of being deposed by a hostile parliament as his …
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French PM risks tumbling in hostile parliament vote
Dec 02 2024
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces the biggest risk yet of being deposed by a hostile National Assembly as his …
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UN chief defends plastic pollution talks after collapse
Dec 02 2024
The UN environment chief insisted Monday that talks on a landmark plastic pollution treaty were not a failure, saying …
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Landmark climate case to open at top UN court
Dec 02 2024
The United Nations' top court will start unprecedented hearings on Monday aimed at setting legal guidelines for how …
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Biden pardons son Hunter in final weeks of US presidency
Dec 02 2024
US President Joe Biden on Sunday issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who was facing sentencing for two …
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Social Democrats set to win Romania vote, but far right makes big gains
Dec 02 2024
Romania's ruling Social Democrats (PSD) were set to win Sunday's parliamentary elections while the far right secured big …
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Liverpool flip script on Man City to take commanding Premier League lead
Dec 02 2024
Liverpool have been used to second best during Pep Guardiola's era at Manchester City, but a 2-0 victory over the …
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Biden pardons son Hunter in final weeks of presidency
Dec 02 2024
US President Joe Biden on Sunday issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who was facing sentencing for two …
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Tens of thousands rally in Georgia, PM rebuffs calls for new vote
Dec 02 2024
Police in Georgia fired tear gas and water cannon Sunday on a fourth straight day of pro-EU protests that drew tens of …
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Plastic pollution talks: the key sticking points
Dec 02 2024
Divisions between countries have stalled negotiations on the world's first treaty to tackle plastic pollution, after a …
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Rast wins Killington Slalom for first World Cup win
Dec 02 2024
Switzerland's Camille Rast won the Killington slalom on Sunday, taking full advantage of the absence of injured Mikaela …
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Kosovo, Serbia engage in war of words after canal blast
Dec 02 2024
Kosovo and Serbia continued to sling allegations at each other on Sunday, just days after an explosion targeting a …
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Norway suspends deep-sea mining projects: govt allies
Dec 02 2024
Norway has suspended plans to start giving licences for deep-sea mining next year that had faced opposition from …
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Syria's embattled Assad seeks to shore up support after Aleppo loss
Dec 02 2024
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sought to shore up support from his allies Sunday, after a monitor said a shock rebel …
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Biden pardons son Hunter ahead of sentencing: statement
Dec 02 2024
US President Joe Biden on Sunday issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who is facing sentencing for two criminal …
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Tens of thousands rally in Georgia as PM rebuffs calls for new election
Dec 01 2024
Tens of thousands in Georgia on Sunday took part in a fourth straight day of protests against a government decision to …
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Social Democrats lead Romania vote, but far right makes big gains
Dec 01 2024
Romania's ruling Social Democrats (PSD) were leading in Sunday's parliamentary elections, but the far right secured big …
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Thousands rally in Georgia as PM rebuffs calls for new election
Dec 01 2024
Thousands in Georgia took part in a fourth straight day of protests on Sunday against a government decision to shelve EU …
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Liverpool pile on misery for Man City, Man Utd boss Amorim earns first Premier League win
Dec 01 2024
Liverpool piled on the misery for Manchester City as the Premier League leaders beat the troubled champions 2-0 at …
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Plastic pollution talks fail to reach landmark deal
Dec 01 2024
Deeply divided negotiators failed on Sunday to reach a landmark global treaty to curb plastic pollution, missing a …
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Syrian government loses Aleppo after lightning rebel offensive: monitor
Dec 01 2024
Government forces lost control of Syria's second city Aleppo on Sunday for the first time since the country's civil …
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Senegal marks 80th anniversary of troop killings after France acknowleges colonial 'massacre'
Dec 01 2024
Senegal on Sunday commemorated 80 years since the killing of dozens of African troops by French forces that the former …
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Romanians vote as far right hopes for breakthrough
Dec 01 2024
Romanians flocked to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament with the far right tipped to gain ground, potentially …
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Divided plastic pollution negotiators call for more time
Dec 01 2024
Negotiators have failed to reach agreement on a landmark treaty to curb plastic pollution and need more time to continue …
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