Category: 2. World
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Columbia University punishes pro-Palestine students involved in protests
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UNICEF warns 12 million at risk of sexual violence amid Sudan crisis
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Ex-Philippines president Duterte in The Hague after ICC arrest over drug war
The Hague – Outside the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) detention centre, where former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has been taken, his supporters gathered on Wednesday night, waving national flags and shouting, “Bring him back!” as a vehicle thought to be carrying him… Continue Reading
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Turkish officials visit Damascus after Syria’s deal with Kurdish-led group
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Hospitalised Pope marks 12 years in job with future uncertain
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future. The 88-year-old was for a time critically ill as he battled pneumonia in both lungs at Rome’s… Continue Reading
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Judge orders Trump admin to reinstate thousands of fired employees
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge has ordered half a dozen federal agencies to “immediately” reinstate probationary employees fired last month as part of the Trump administration’s effort to rapidly shrink the federal workforce, calling the effort a “sham.” The preliminary… Continue Reading
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Carney to be sworn in as Canada PM today
OTTAWA – Former central banker Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada’s next prime minister today (Friday) morning along with his cabinet, the governor general’s office announced on Wednesday. The new Liberal leader had promised a “seamless and quick” transition as he takes over… Continue Reading
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Naples residents camp outdoors after overnight quake
NAPLES – Many people in and around the Italian city of Naples have spent the night on the streets and in their cars after an earthquake shook buildings and brought rubble crashing down. Italian seismologists said the 4.4 magnitude tremor struck at 01:25 local time (00:25 GMT) on Thursday… Continue Reading
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US influencer Sam Jones leaves Australia after baby wombat snatching video sparks outrage
Sam Jones, an American influencer, has left Australia after a video surfaced showing her… Continue Reading
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