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McGill University says pro-Palestinian encampment at downtown campus is being dismantled
MONTREAL (AP) — McGill University closed its downtown campus on Wednesday as Montreal police descended in large numbers to help clear a…
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Expats rate Vietnam as most affordable country for 2024
[Source] Vietnam has maintained its No. 1 position in the Personal Finance Index for 2024, being recognized as the most affordable country…
Politics
Blacklisted and Muzzled, Maduro’s Top Rival Can’t Be Held Down (1)
(Bloomberg) -- Despite Nicolás Maduro’s best efforts, María Corina Machado is everywhere. Most Read from Bloomberg The Venezuelan…
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More than 40 activists jailed for life in UAE for 'terror' offences
A court in the United Arab Emirates has handed life sentences to 43 activists after finding them guilty of terror offences. State media…
Politics
EU approves €10.4bn in government aid for Air France-KLM
The European Commission on Wednesday announced the approval of Dutch and French support measures totalling €10.4 billion for Air…
Politics
AfD forms new group in European Parliament
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party have announced the formation of a new right-wing group in the European Parliament on…
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Israel military tells Gaza City residents to leave
The Israeli military has told all residents of Gaza City to evacuate south to the central Gaza Strip, amid intensified operations in the…
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'It was terrifying' - escaping Ethiopia's armed kidnappers
Bekele's sister is one of dozens of students from Ethiopia's Debark University who have been missing for a week now - she got on a bus to…
Business
Reports falsely claim Nigeria’s approval of Samoa deal legalises same-sex relationships
Screenshot showing the false claim, taken July 8, 2024 The newspaper is Nigeria’s most influential daily in the Muslim-dominated…
Business
How Afshin Sajedi Revolutionized Luxury Private Jet Travel with Jets 100's Unique Membership Model
Afshin Sajedi, the founder and CEO of Jets 100, has revolutionized the concept of luxury private jet travel with his innovative flight…
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German Interior Ministry satisfied with security at Euro 2024
The German Interior Ministry is satisfied with the security situation at the European men's football Championship so far, a spokesman said…
Politics
Thailand's Election Commission certifies newly elected senators despite pending complaints
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Election Commission on Wednesday officially certified the 200 newly elected senators who will replace the 250…
Politics
We don't have to repay UK for axed deal - Rwanda
Rwanda has said it is not required to refund the UK after a multi-million pound migrant deal between the two countries was scrapped. New…
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A shootout between Pakistani Taliban and Police during a raid kills 6, including 3 officers
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Security forces raided a hideout of Pakistani Taliban on the outskirts of the northwestern city of Peshawar on…
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China and Brazil to try out beef traceability plan
BEIJING (Reuters) - China, the world's largest beef importer and Brazil, the biggest supplier, will set up a pilot scheme as part of…
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Evotec and Pfizer announce drug discovery collaboration
Evotec and Pfizer have entered a multi-year partnership that will focus initially on early discovery research. As part of the master…
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China rebukes Philippines, denies blocking medical evacuation from Second Thomas Shoal
China has hit out at the Philippines, accusing it of "deliberately misleading" the international community over their latest squabble in…
Politics
Syria and Saudi Arabia resume regular commercial flights as part of a thaw in relations
DAMASCUS (AP) — Regular flights between the Syrian capital of Damascus and Saudi Arabia resumed Wednesday for the first time in more than…
Politics
South Sudan peace talks face collapse over a new security law as country gears up for first election
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan peace talks that almost reached completion faced a stumbling block with opposition groups demanding a…
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Samsung Electronics workers announce 'indefinite' strike
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics declared an indefinite strike Wednesday to pressure South Korea’s…
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Photo of Israeli settlers clashing with police falsely shared as 'attack on Palestinian child'
An AFP photo of Israeli settlers clashing with local police in 2009 has resurfaced in social media posts that falsely claimed it shows…
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A double-decker bus collides with a milk truck in northern India, killing at least 18 people
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — A double-decker passenger bus collided with a milk truck in northern India on Wednesday, killing at least 18 people…
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World’s biggest indoor snow and ice park opens in China
The world’s largest indoor ice and snow theme park has officially opened its doors to the public, giving visitors to the city of Harbin in…
Business
China's June consumer inflation misses expectations amid weak demand
BEIJING (Reuters) -China's consumer prices grew for a fifth month in June but missed expectations, while producer price deflation…