An Irish nationalist is set to make history by becoming Northern Ireland's first minister. Sinn Fein Vice President Michelle O’Neill is expected to be chosen as first minister as the government …
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By BRIAN MELLEY
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2/3/24
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The Maldives government says it has asked for clarification of why the Indian coast guard boarded three Maldivian fishing vessels within its economic zone earlier this week without consultation. It …
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By MOHAMED SHARUHAN
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2/3/24
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Paris police say a man has injured three people in a stabbing attack at the Gare de Lyon train station in Paris. Officers on site Saturday quickly detained the attacker who used a sharp weapon in the …
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2/3/24
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Following pressure from Kenyan President William Ruto, Kenya's national environment authority has issued a license for the construction of a 32-mile tarmac road through the Aberdare forest and …
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By CARLOS MUREITHI
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2/3/24
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Hamas’ demand that Israel release Marwan Barghouti brings new attention to a man many Palestinians see as their Nelson Mandela. Barghouti is a prime candidate to become Palestinian president in the …
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By JULIA FRANKEL
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2/3/24
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North Korea says it tested cruise missiles with 'super-large' warheads in its latest weapons display
North Korea said it has tested cruise missiles outfitted with new “super-large” warheads and a new type of anti-aircraft missile, extending a streak in weapons demonstrations that has rival South …
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By KIM TONG-HYUNG
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2/2/24
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Cyprus' president has required all government ministers to sign a “zero tolerance” declaration on sexist behavior and sexual harassment among employees and anyone visiting a government office. …
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2/2/24
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President Vladimir Putin describes Moscow’s military action in Ukraine as a battle for Russia’s survival as he campaigned for reelection next month in balloting that he’s all but certain to …
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2/2/24
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The two 16-year-old convicted killers of a transgender teenager in northwest England nearly a year ago have been given minimum sentences of 20 and 22 years. Justice Amanda Yip lifted the reporting …
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By PAN PYLAS
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2/2/24
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A group of residents of towns near Japanese nuclear plants has submitted a petition asking regulators to halt safety screening for the restart of idled reactors until damage to a plant that partially …
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By MARI YAMAGUCHI
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2/2/24
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Patrons aboard a floating sauna in a Norwegian fjord rescued two people whose car had plunged into the water. The car appeared to have driven off the quay on Thursday at the Akershusstranda, an area …
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2/2/24
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A poster in the southern Spanish city of Seville that depicts a young, handsome, Jesus wearing only a loincloth has unleashed a storm on social media. Some people are labeling it an affront to the …
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By CIARÁN GILES
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2/2/24
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Sweden’s domestic security agency says that it's investigating “a dangerous object” that was found at the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm earlier this week as possible terrorism. SAPO said …
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2/2/24
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After a U.S. senator grilled Singaporean TikTok CEO about his nationality and affiliation with the Chinese Communist Party, Singaporeans are complaining about ignorant — or even racist — views of …
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By ZEN SOO
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2/2/24
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A Ukrainian intelligence official says that the country has repeatedly asked Russia to hand over the bodies of scores of prisoners of war who Moscow claimed were killed in the downing of a Russian …
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By ILLIA NOVIKOV
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2/2/24
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Malaysia’s Pardons Board has reduced ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak’s 12-year prison sentence by half and sharply cut the fine imposed after his corruption conviction. The board said Friday that …
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2/2/24
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The International Court of Justice is set to rule on whether it has jurisdiction to hear a case filed by Ukraine in the days after Russia’s invasion accusing Moscow of breaching the genocide …
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By MIKE CORDER
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2/2/24
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Australian police came to the aid of a 3-year-old boy after he became trapped inside a claw machine at a suburban shopping mall. Queensland Police shared a video of the unusual rescue Thursday on …
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2/2/24
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For decades, India has focused its defense policy on its land borders with rivals Pakistan and China. Now, as its global ambitions expand, it is beginning to flex its naval power in international …
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By AIJAZ HUSSAIN
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2/1/24
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reiterated his focus on strengthening his naval forces as he inspected the construction of new warships. State media said Friday that Kim called such projects …
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By KIM TONG-HYUNG
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2/1/24
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