All posts tagged "General news"
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171InternationalFrance marks 10 years since deadly Charlie Hebdo attacks
PARIS — A decade after gunmen stormed the offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in a deadly assault that shook France...
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far right National Front, dies at 96, a senior party official says
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France’s far right National Front, dies at 96, a senior party official says Article by:Source
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Middle East latest: Israel’s military launches wave of raids across the occupied West Bank
The Israeli military launched a wave of raids across the occupied West Bank overnight and into Tuesday, killing at least three Palestinians...
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Ailing former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to leave for London for medical treatment
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s ailing former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is leaving for London on Tuesday night for medical treatment, her aides...
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Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland after his father said U.S. should own territory
The eldest son of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump arrived in Greenland on Tuesday for a private visit that has heightened speculation that...
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader, dies at 96
PARIS — Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism...
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First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria’s capital
DAMASCUS, Syria — The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the Damascus...
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Mahama will be sworn in as Ghana’s president for third time
ACCRA, Ghana — John Mahama will be sworn in on Tuesday as Ghana’s president for the third time, as the country faces...
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Demonstrators block a key Pakistan-China trade route over power outages
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Hundreds of protesters angered by power outages have blocked a key highway in northern Pakistan, officials said on Tuesday....
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At least 9 miners are trapped in a coal mine in India’s northeastern Assam state
GUWAHATI, India — At least nine workers are trapped inside a coal mine in India’s northeastern Assam state, officials said Tuesday, as...
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Taiwan holds military drills as concerns rise over possible defense budget cut
HSINCHU, Taiwan — Taiwan began three days of military drills on Tuesday as concerns rose over potential cuts to the defense budget...
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Mexico drops migrants in troubled resort as it disperses them far from US border
ACAPULCO, Mexico — About 100 migrants from various countries wandered directionless and disoriented through the streets of the troubled Pacific coast resort...
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A far-right leader could soon take the helm in EU member country Austria. Here’s why it matters
VIENNA, Austria — A party that advocates an end to economic sanctions against Russia and has called for the “re-migration of uninvited...
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Hurdles remain as Israel and Hamas once again inch toward a ceasefire deal
JERUSALEM — Israel and Hamas once again appear to be inching toward a ceasefire that could wind down the 15-month war in...
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Rain and snow lead to flooding and disrupt travel in parts of the UK
LONDON — Rescuers evacuated people Monday from flooded homes and stranded cars as a soggy and cold spell continued to disrupt life...
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French police arrest three Algerians for making alleged violent statements on social media
PARIS — Police in France have arrested three Algerian men described by authorities as social media influencers accused of posting videos inciting...
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Russia claims it has captured another town in eastern Ukraine but Kyiv doesn’t confirm it
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian troops in eastern Ukraine have captured the stronghold of Kurakhove after a monthslong battle, Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed...
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Macron declares Trump has ‘solid ally’ in France, urges realism from Ukraine
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron extended an olive branch to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, declaring that France is “a...
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UK leader Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’ after attacks from Elon Musk
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned “lies and misinformation” that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response...
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Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office
ROME — Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona...
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Punks distribute toys to children in need for Three Kings Day in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY — As a teenage punk 35 years ago, José Luis Escobar Hoyos wanted to show his mother that his lifestyle...
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Residents and officials say rebels have seized 2 key towns in eastern Congo
GOMA, Congo — Rebels with the M23 group have seized two key towns in eastern Congo as they advance in the volatile...
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