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Sudan army launches major attack on capital Khartoum
Sudan's army has launched a major offensive against the powerful paramilitary group it is fighting in the country's civil war, targeting…
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Tunisia's coast guard finds bodies of 13 migrants washed up on its shores
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — The bodies of 13 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa were found washed up on Tunisia's Mediterranean coast this week as…
Politics
Mayor of South Africa’s Capital Ousted as Coalition Collapses
(Bloomberg) -- The mayor of South Africa’s capital was ousted on Thursday after a multiparty coalition that ruled the city collapsed. Most…
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Military juntas in 3 West African nations investigate a French journalist over jihadi analysis
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Prosecutors in military junta-ruled Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso launched investigations on Wednesday against the…
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Top Cameroonian separatist leader arrested in Norway
A Cameroonian separatist leader has been arrested in Norway for his alleged role in the ongoing armed conflict in the Central African…
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INEOS Grenadier launches in China
INEOS Automotive has launched its Grenadier SUV in China. The Grenadier’s arrival in China follows the introduction of INEOS Automotive in…
Politics
Far-right politicians in Israel against ceasefire with Hezbollah
Far-right politicians in Jerusalem have sharply criticized a possible ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese Shiite Hezbollah militia.…
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The world’s best hotels for 2024 revealed
A hotel in Thailand has been named the best in the world in 2024 for its dramatic river-facing architecture and renowned spa experiences,…
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Argentina's narco capital sees mysterious drop in murders
Argentina's most violent city, Rosario -- best known as the hometown of soccer star Lionel Messi -- has in recent months seen a drastic,…
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Japan Trade Agency Eyes Chinese Steel With Anti-Dumping Proposal
(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is seeking to broaden the scope of anti-dumping duties to cover Chinese…
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Australia job vacancies drop 5.2% in August quarter
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Job vacancies in Australia fell for a ninth straight quarter in the three months to end-August with declines spread…
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Manual High School celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Several different aspects of Hispanic culture were celebrated at Manual High School Wednesday night with a special…
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New roof for Mukwonago Vietnam veteran, Roof Deployment Project
MUKWONAGO, Wis. - A Vietnam War veteran in Mukwonago is getting a new roof through the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. Through the…
Politics
Spain Skips Mexican President’s Inauguration Amid Colonial Spat
(Bloomberg) -- Relations between Mexico’s president-elect and Spain are off to a bad start over grievances about abuses against Indigenous…
Business
Video: Turkish man flies to Indonesia to meet and marry long-distance girlfriend of 2 years
[Source] A Turkish man proved that love knows no bounds after traveling thousands of miles to meet his girlfriend in Indonesia. Mehmed…
Politics
Scholz calls for 'diplomatic solution' to Israel-Hezbollah conflict
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a "diplomatic solution" to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah during a phone conversation…
Business
Thailand makes history as 1st SEA country to legalize same-sex marriage
[Source] Thailand has legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to do so. The landmark bill, which…
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Israel tells troops to prepare for possible Lebanon ground offensive
Israel's military chief told troops to prepare for a possible ground offensive in Lebanon as heavy Israeli airstrikes continued for a…
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Pope expels 10 men from scandal-plagued movement in Peru for abuses
Pope Francis expelled 10 members from a scandal-plagued movement based in Peru following allegations of physical abuse and other…
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Two injured by drone attack on southern Israeli port city of Eilat
Two drones were launched toward the southern Israeli port city of Eilat on Wednesday night, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said. One of…
Lifestyle
Lexus Is Cooking Up a New 600 HP Coupe With an Old-School Stick Shift
Lexus may be about to enter its sports car era. In addition to a rumored LFA successor, the Japanese luxury marque may also be developing…
Politics
Eswatini opposition party claims its leader was poisoned in an assassination attempt
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Eswatini's main opposition leader was poisoned in an assassination attempt, his party claimed Wednesday,…
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Eastern Germany on full alert as flood waters continue to rise
The emergency services in eastern Germany are on high alert as floodwater levels from the Oder river continue to rise. The highest alert…
Business
The EU is failing to dissuade African migrants despite spending billions, auditors say
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is failing to draw important lessons on how to discourage migrants from Africa leaving for Europe…