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Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year
BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution won’t reach an agreement in…
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Germany calls for civilian protection as Syrian conflict escalates
The German Foreign Office called on all parties in Syria to adhere to international humanitarian law following the resurgence of fighting,…
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Israeli ex-minister decries 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza
Former Israeli defence minister Moshe Ya'alon has accused Israel of "ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza Strip in an interview with Israeli…
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UN halts aid transport through key Gaza crossing after robberies
The Kerem Shalom border crossing into the Gaza Strip, the most important transit route for aid deliveries, will no longer be used until…
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More than 50 dead and dozens missing after Nigeria boat sinks
At least 54 bodies have now been recovered from Nigeria’s River Niger after a boat, that may have been carrying more than 200 passengers,…
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How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went from outsider to Cabinet pick
He had written more than 20 books, drew healthy audiences speaking across America and attracted coverage from the country’s top newspapers…
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Column: In Trump she trusts. Here's one supporter's hopes for a second term
On the night of Nov. 5, Teresa Sasse and her husband, Scott, had dinner in front of the TV as they settled in to watch the election…
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German minister warns of Russia-NATO confrontations
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has warned of growing confrontation between Russia and NATO, in an interview with the Handelsblatt…
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Ex-Trump supporting Gen Z man has warning for Democrats
A young man who was raised politically conservative and ended up on the left has issued a warning to Democrats. Preston Mason, 22, grew up…
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Namibia opposition refuses to recognise poll result
Namibia’s main opposition party has said it will not recognise results from this week’s general election, where there have been logistical…
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Adani says his empire will emerge stronger after US bribery case
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani struck a combative tone in his first public remarks since US prosecutors indicted him in a US$250 million…
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Monitor: Russia intensifies strikes on Syrian rebels after advances
Russia, an ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has launched a series of airstrikes on several areas of Syria where opposition forces…
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Russia's new breed of gonzo spies revels in the spotlight
Vladimir Putin's stint in the KGB before becoming president ensured he knew the value of keeping a low profile. As the war he started…
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Top EU officials in Ukraine for first day in office
New European Council President António Costa and foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visited Kiev on Sunday for a show of EU support for…
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Trump Nominates Kash Patel as FBI Director for His Unwavering Loyalty, Throwing Christopher Wray Out of Job Prematurely
President-elect Donald Trump has picked Kash Patel to head the FBI, filling one of the few remaining presidentially appointed roles just…
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Doyen of Asian Perspective in Political Science, Prof Takashi Inoguchi is no more
Professor Emeritus Takashi Inoguchi of the University of Tokyo (80), and his daughter (33) were found dead in the fire, confirmed the…
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Bee 'rescuer' in Peruvian capital plies his trade with passion, free of charge
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Alfredo Santiago has a unique job in Peru 's capital city of Lima: he's a bee rescuer. The 35-year-old began as a…
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Romanians cast ballots in parliamentary election as turmoil in presidential race grips the nation
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanians are casting ballots in a parliamentary election on Sunday sandwiched between a two-round presidential…
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Left behind in Kenya, children of British soldiers struggle to find their identity
NANYUKI, Kenya (AP) — Margaret Wandia became pregnant after a week-long relationship with a British soldier training near her community in…
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Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre
THIAROYE-SUR-MER, Senegal (AP) — Biram Senghor regularly goes to pay his respects at a military cemetery in Thiaroye, a fishing village…
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Trump to nominate Kash Patel for FBI Director
President-Elect Donald Trump has announced Kash Patel as his pick for director for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). "Kash is a…
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Steve Bannon splits with Elon Musk on key Trump policy in new interview
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon revealed in a new interview that he differs from Elon Musk when it comes to at least one key policy –…
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8 Steps to Get Pothole Damage Money
Potholes can cause serious damage to your vehicle, and dealing with the costs can be frustrating. If you’ve hit a pothole and want to know…
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Battle for Syria's Aleppo - the city becomes a battleground again
Rebel forces in Syria have seized control of most of the city Aleppo after launching a surprise offensive against government forces, a war…