Italy shipwreck: Police arrest three for alleged trafficking

ROME — Police in Italy have arrested three people on suspicion of people-trafficking following the deaths of at least 64 migrants in a shipwreck off the country’s southern coast on Sunday.The three

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NATO boss Stoltenberg says Ukraine to join bloc in ‘long term’

HELSINKI — NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Ukraine will become a member of the alliance in the “long-term”, but for now it needs to remain independent in the face of Russia’s invasion.Ukraine

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US asks Mexico to extradite El Chapo’s son Ovidio

MEXICO CITY — The United States has asked Mexico to extradite a son of the infamous drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, Mexican officials said.Ovidio Guzmán was arrested on 5 Jan. 5 in Sinaloa

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China should be honest on COVID origin, says US envoy

BEIJING — The US envoy to China has called on the country to be “more honest” about the origins of the COVID-19 virus.His comments come a day after US media reported that a federal agency had found

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NATO: Turkey says talks over Sweden and Finland’s membership to resume on March 9

ANKARA — Turkey has agreed to discuss Sweden and Finland’s membership bid with NATO.The two countries decided to join the security alliance after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. Negotiations began

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Winter storm hits California with snow and central US with tornadoes

LOS ANGELES — A winter storm that brought unprecedented snow to southern California has moved eastward, bringing with it tornadoes and powerful winds.Residents in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Texas

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Italy’s left picks ‘anti-Meloni’ politician Elly Schlein to lead the party

ROME — Italy’s center-left Democratic Party (PD) has selected Elly Schlein as its new leader.The 37-year-old MP has emerged as a breakout start in Italian politics, and will hope her elevation to party

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Cocaine worth $330 million found in Ecuador banana shipment

QUITO — Police in Ecuador have found almost 8.8 tons of cocaine in a shipment of bananas bound for Belgium.Police commander Fausto Salinas said the drugs would have been worth an estimated $330 million

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No running water, no electricity, no armed forces: Vuhledar in Donetsk region broken by ongoing war

KYIV — In eastern Ukraine, the Russian winter offensive has had little success so far. The gains on the ground are small, and the losses are high. This applies, for example, to the fighting around the

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China refuses to condemn Russia’s Ukraine invasion during G20 deadlock

BENGALURU, India — Finance ministers of the world’s largest economies have failed to agree on a closing statement following a summit in India, after China refused to condemn Russia’s invasion of

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Archaeologist Barker and colleagues freed in Papua New Guinea

PORT MORSEBY — An archaeologist and two of his colleagues have been rescued after being held captive for a week by an armed group in Papua New Guinea (PNG).Professor Bryce Barker, a New Zealand citizen

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India, Germany discuss Ukraine; both seek to contribute to peace process

NEW DELHI — India has insisted on resolving the Ukraine crisis through dialogue and diplomacy and stands ready to contribute to any peace process, Modi said on Saturday after talks with visiting German

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Thousands of tattooed inmates pictured in El Salvador mega-prison

SAN SALVADOR — The first group of 2,000 suspected gang members in El Salvador have been moved to a huge new prison, the centerpiece of President Nayib Bukele’s self-declared war on crime.Tens of thousands

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Peru recalls ambassador over Mexico’s ‘unacceptable’ support for Castillo

LIMA — Peru has recalled its ambassador in Mexico indefinitely after Mexico’s president said Peru’s government was “unconstitutional”.Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador also said that Peru’s former

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Moroccan star singer Lamjarred convicted of rape in France

PARIS — Saad Lamjarred, a star Moroccan singer, has been found guilty of raping a young woman in France and sentenced to six years in prison.Lamjarred, 37, showed no reaction after the verdict was announced

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UNICEF appeals for support for children affected by Türkiye earthquakes

GENEVA — A senior official with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday called for greater support for boys and girls affected by the powerful earthquakes in Türkiye, which have left more than one

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UN Security Council hears echoed demands to end war in Ukraine

NEW YORK —The UN chief told the Security Council on Friday that “we need peace” in Ukraine, calling for urgent action on multiple fronts.“Life is a living hell for the people of Ukraine,” UN

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Estonia Independence Day overshadowed by Russian invasion of Ukraine

TALLINN — The specter of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hung over ceremonies marking Estonia’s Independence Day.The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO’s Secretary General,

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Nigerian politician arrested with $500,000 on election eve

ABUJA — A Nigerian politician has been arrested for alleged money laundering after being caught with $498,100 (£414,000) in cash a day before general elections.The piles of US dollars were found by

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Cambodian girl dies in rare bird flu case

PHNOM PENH — An 11-year-old girl in Cambodia has died from the country’s first known human case of bird flu in nine years, health authorities have confirmed.The girl from the rural Prey Veng province

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Lebanon central bank governor faces corruption charges

BEIRUT — Lebanon’s central bank governor Riad Salameh has been charged with money laundering, embezzlement and illicit enrichment, the state news agency says.Public prosecutor Judge Raja Hamoush has

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Massive snowstorm closes schools, grounds flights in US heartland

CHICAGO — A major winter storm battered the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest with high winds and heavy snow on Wednesday, forcing hundreds of schools to close, grounding air travel and making road travel

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Over 2,000 prisoners exchanged between Russia, Ukraine since start of war

KYIV — Over 2,000 prisoners have been exchanged between Russia and Ukraine since the start of the war on Feb. 24 last year, according to figures compiled by Anadolu.The first prisoner exchange in the

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Mexico City police fight crime in virtual reality in futuristic new training center

MEXICO CITY — It looks like a modern version of laser tag, or someone taking a VR computer game too seriously — but police in Mexico are now training to take on virtual bad guys within virtual reality.Mexico

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Biden administration proposes strict asylum restrictions at border

WASHINGTON — US President Joe Biden’s administration has unveiled a plan that would make it harder for migrants to claim asylum once COVID border controls lift in May.It would require adult asylum

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Kyiv stands strong, says Biden in address outside Warsaw Castle

WARSAW — In an impassioned speech outside Warsaw’s Royal Castle, US President Joe Biden reiterated his commitment to Ukraine and to NATO on Tuesday, telling the crowd that had gathered to see him,

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NATO, EU and Ukraine agree to ramp up arms production to help Kyiv’s war efforts

BRUSSELS — NATO will help Ukraine set up an arms procurement system of its own that is “effective” in dealing with Russia’s invasion, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday.In addition,

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Spain officials quit over trains that were made too wide for tunnels

MADRID — Two top Spanish transport officials have resigned over a botched order for new commuter trains that cost nearly €260 million ($275 million; £230 million).The trains could not fit into non-standard

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Ukraine tops agenda as EU foreign affairs ministers meet in Brussels

BRUSSELS — EU foreign affairs ministers are in Brussels Monday to discuss the war in Ukraine and a potential new sanctions package against Russia.The Foreign Affairs Council, chaired by the EU’s foreign

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War in Ukraine having a devastating impact on people’s mental health

KYIV — Just a few day’s short of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, its estimated that one in every four Ukrainians may suffer from mental health issues because

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6.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Turkey

ANTAKYA — A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck southern Turkey, weeks after a deadly quake devastated the region.Turkey’s disaster and emergency agency AFAD said the tremor occurred at 20.04 local

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Mugabe’s son arrested in Zimbabwe over cars trashed at Harare party

HARARE/ LONDON — A son of Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe has been arrested over allegations he damaged property at a party in Harare.Robert Mugabe junior, who is thought to be 31, is accused

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Biden makes surprise visit to Ukrainian capital Kyiv

KYIV — US President Joe Biden on Monday paid a surprise visit to Ukraine's capital Kyiv in a dramatic show of support for the embattled country."Today, in Kyiv, I am meeting with President Zelenskyy

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Instagram and Facebook to get paid-for verification

SAN FRANCISCO — Instagram and Facebook users will now be able to pay for a blue tick verification, parent company Meta has announced.Meta Verified will cost $11.99 (£9.96) a month on web, or $14.99

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Sunak: Ukraine’s long-term security must be ensured now

MUNICH — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged world leaders to send the most advanced weapons to Ukraine now in order to secure its long-term future.Sunak told the Munich Security Conference

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Johnson NI intervention not entirely unhelpful, says Mordaunt

LONDON — An intervention by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson on post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland is not “entirely unhelpful”, Commons leader Penny Mordaunt has said.He has

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Iran International TV station moves from UK to US after regime threats

LONDON — Independent TV network Iran International is moving its operations from the UK to the US because of threats against its London-based journalists.The Persian-language TV channel said that the

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Drone footage reveals devastation of earthquake in northwest Syria

DAMASCUS — Footage filmed by drones reveals the massive earthquake destruction in Jindris in the northwestern Afrin region of Syria.More than 4,400 people were killed and another 8,100 injured in northwest

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WHO says 33 million children vaccinated against polio in southern Africa

GENEVA — More than 33 million children in several southern African countries have been vaccinated against polio as part of ongoing efforts to eradicate the infectious paralytic disease that has been

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WMO highlights key role of weather balloons in climate monitoring

GENEVA — Weather balloons play an important part of a vast, intricate global observation system, providing vital information for climate monitoring and forecasters, the UN World Meteorological Organization

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Bao Fan: Billionaire tech banker in China reported missing

BEIJING — One of China’s most high-profile billionaire bankers has gone missing, his company has reported.Bao Fan, the chief executive of China Renaissance Holdings, had not been able to be reached

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Syria earthquake: Aleppo hospitals overwhelmed by victims

ALEPPO — Hospitals in Aleppo do not have enough room for new patients in the wake of last week’s devastating earthquake, a doctor in the Syrian city has told the BBC.At the Al-Razi Hospital there are

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Keeping EU unity over the Ukraine war ‘has not always been easy,’ Borrell admits

STRASBOURG — Forging and maintaining political unity among the 27 members of the European Union in order to stand up together against Russia’s illegal and brutal invasion of Ukraine “has not always

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Teenager rescued from rubble in Turkey 10 days after quake

ANTAKYA — A teenage girl was pulled alive from the rubble in Turkey on Thursday more than 10 days after an earthquake that has killed more than 42,000 people in the country and neighbouring Syria, as

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Can ‘earthquake diplomacy’ help NATO membership chances for Sweden and Finland?

BRUSSELS — In the hours after two massive earthquakes hit southern Turkey, the well-oiled wheels of humanitarian assistance started turning in Sweden and Finland.The Nordic nations are locked in something

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Duangpetch Promthep: Boy rescued from Thai cave dies in UK

BANGKOK — Duangpetch Promthep, one of the 12 boys who was rescued from a Thai cave in 2018, has died in the UK.The 17-year-old was found unconscious in his dorm in Leicestershire on Sunday and taken

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How has China reacted to the balloon saga?

BEIJING — China’s claim that the US has flown balloons into its airspace marks the latest in a series of shifting positions the country has taken on a saga that has gripped the world.It has been almost

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Controversial diamond won’t be used in coronation

LONDON —The controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond will not be used in the coronation, said Buckingham Palace.Instead Camilla, the Queen Consort, will be crowned with Queen Mary’s Crown, which has been taken

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Tour bus crash kills 20 in South Africa’s Limpopo province

JOHANNESBURG — A head-on collision between a tour bus and an armored cash-in-transit van has killed 20 people and wounded 68 others in South Africa.The vehicles collided on a motorway bridge and the

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BBC India offices searched by income tax officials

NEW DELHI — BBC offices in India have been searched as part of an investigation by income tax authorities.The searches in New Delhi and Mumbai come weeks after the broadcaster aired a documentary in

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Moldova’s President Sandu accuses Russia of coup plot

CHIȘINĂU — Moldova’s president has accused Russia of plotting to use foreign “saboteurs” to overthrow her pro-EU government.Maia Sandu nominated a new prime minister on Friday, Dorin Recean,

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US warns its citizens in Russia to get out immediately over security fears

WASHINGTON — The United States has told its citizens to leave Russia immediately due to the war in Ukraine and the risk of arbitrary arrest or harassment by Russian law enforcement agencies.“US citizens

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Cambodia’s Hun Sen shuts down independent media outlet Voice of Democracy

PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s leader Hun Sen has shut down one of the country’s last independent media outlets — just months before the country’s election.VOD, or the Voice of Democracy, had published

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WHO announces $43 million appeal to scale up response in Syria and Turkiye

DAMASCUS — The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a $43 million appeal to support earthquake response in Syria and Turkiye, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Sunday.The

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New Zealand’s North Island braces for Cyclone Gabrielle

AUCKLAND — Cyclone Gabrielle began hitting New Zealand’s Northland region on Sunday, with high winds and rain causing some roads to be closed and thousands of homes to lose power.Gabrielle is forecast

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Russian soldier death rate highest since first week of war — Ukraine

KYIV/ MOSCOW — Russian soldiers are dying in greater numbers in Ukraine this month than at any time since the first week of the invasion, according to Ukrainian data.The Ukrainian data shows 824 Russian

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Pregnant Russian women flying to Argentina for citizenship, officials say

BUENOS AIRES — More than 5,000 pregnant Russian women have entered Argentina in recent months, including 33 on a single flight on Thursday, officials say.The latest arrivals were all in the final weeks

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Convicted Essex drug gang boss arrested in Thailand

BANGKOK — A drug gang boss who has been on the run for five years has been arrested in Thailand, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has said.Richard Wakeling, 55, of Brentwood, Essex, fled the country in

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Quake-hit Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants

ISTANBUL — Officials in Turkey say 113 arrest warrants have been issued in connection with the construction of buildings that collapsed in Monday’s earthquake.Turkish police have already taken at least

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Somali army kills 117 Al-Shabaab militants: Agency

MOGADISHU — At least 117 militants of Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group were killed in an operation carried out by the Somali National Army, according to local media.The eight-hour-long operation was

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UN aid chief: Quake was worst event in region for 100 years

ANKARA — The devastating earthquake that has left more than 24,000 people dead and displaced millions in Turkey and Syria has been described as the "worst event in 100 years in this region"

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Moldovan President names candidate for Prime Minister

CHISINAU — Moldova’s president named businessman and former minister Dorin Recean as the country’s prime minister-designate after the top government position was left vacant Friday when Natalia Gavrilita

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Miracles keep coming as more survivors are pulled out from rubble over 100 hours after Turkey quakes

ANKARA — Over 100 hours since earthquakes shook southern Turkey earlier this week, rescue efforts still continue as more survivors are pulled out from the debris.An injured woman was rescued in the district

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China balloon part of large fleet used to collect intelligence: US

WASHINGTON — The Chinese balloon downed by the US last weekend was part of a sprawling fleet likely operated by Beijing’s military to conduct surveillance operations worldwide, the Biden administration

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At least 16,170 died from powerful earthquakes in southern Turkey

ANKARA — At least 16,170 people were killed and 64,194 others injured by two strong earthquakes that jolted southern Turkey earlier this week, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday.The magnitude

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Romney to Santos: ‘You don’t belong here’

WASHINGTON — Republican Senator Mitt Romney told Rep George Santos that he had no place in Congress in a heated exchange ahead of Tuesday’s State of the Union address.The encounter took place ahead

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Guterres says prospects for Ukraine peace keep diminishing

NEW YORK — With no hint of Russia and Ukraine moving toward the negotiating table, UN chief Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning.The UN Secretary-General said the prospects for peace "keep

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Louisiana Police investigating deadly shooting of unarmed Black man by an officer

NEW ORLEANS — Authorities in Louisiana are investigating the deadly shooting of an unarmed Black man by an officer, state police said in a statement.Alonzo Bagley, 43, was shot and killed by a Shreveport

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Freezing conditions and crumbled remains: A race to find survivors in Turkey-Syria quake zone

ISTANBUL — A massive international rescue effort is underway in Turkey and Syria to reach victims trapped within rubble as survivors endured their first night in freezing conditions beside the crumbled

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Neo-Nazi leader charged with Baltimore power grid plot

BALTIMORE — Two people, including the founder of a neo-Nazi group, have been arrested after allegedly plotting to shut down power to the Baltimore area.Brandon Russell, 27, and Sarah Clendaniel, 34,

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War-torn Aleppo among worst-hit areas in Syria

ALEPPO — Syria's war-torn city of Aleppo is among the areas to have borne the brunt of a deadly earthquake, which also devastated parts of southern Turkey.More than 1,400 people have been reported

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Turkey quake: Heavy rain hampers rescue efforts

ISTANBUL — Rescuers are battling heavy rain and snow as they race against the clock to find survivors of a devastating earthquake in south-east Turkey.More than 4,300 people were killed in Turkey and

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Ancient castle used by Romans and Byzantines destroyed in Turkey earthquake

ANKARA — The earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday has badly damaged Gaziantep Castle, a historic site and tourist attraction in southeastern Turkey.The castle collapsed during the 7.8 magnitude

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UK college head found dead with husband and daughter

LONDON — The head of Epsom College has been found dead along with her husband and seven-year-old daughter on a property on school grounds.Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39, and their daughter

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Shark kills teenage girl who went for swim in Australian river

PERTH — A 16-year-old girl has been attacked and killed by a shark while swimming in a river in Perth, Western Australia, local authorities said.The teenager was pronounced dead after being pulled from

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Hi-tech telemedicine booth offers a handy, hands-on checkup

PARIS — A friendly face appears on the screen and so begins what could be yet another Zoom call — except I’m sitting inside a white booth that looks like a doctor’s office designed to fit on an

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Egypt’s former premier Sherif Ismail dies

CAIRO — Egypt’s former prime minister Sherif Ismail died Saturday at the age of 68. Sherif Ismail passed away here after a long struggle with illness.“I mourn with sincere sorrow a noble man of Egypt’s

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Protesters among Iranian prisoners pardoned by leader

TEHRAN — Iran’s supreme leader has pardoned “tens of thousands” of prisoners, including many linked to anti-government protests.State media reports the pardons by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei came with

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NASA-ISRO Earth science instruments move to India

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Death toll from Chile wildfires surpasses 20

BUENOS AIRES — The death toll from wildfires raging in south-central Chile has increased to 22 with over 500 people having been injured, Interior Minister Carolina Toha was quoted by Sputnik News Agency.“A

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Anti-govt protests continue in Israel decrying planned judicial reforms

TEL AVIV — Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered on Saturday for a weekly demonstration against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed judicial overhauls, which opponents say threaten Israel’s

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South Korea searches for 9 missing crew after fishing boat capsizes

SEOUL — Nine people went missing on Sunday after a fishing boat capsized off the southwest coast of South Korea, authorities said, with the country's president urging stepped-up search and rescue

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Pakistan’s ex-president Musharraf dies aged 79

ISLAMABAD/ DUBAI — Pakistan’s former president Gen. Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a coup in 1999, has died aged 79.The former leader — who was president between 2001 and 2008 — died in

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Up to IOC to decide if Russia competes, head of Paris Olympics says

PARIS — A contest that could define the 2024 Paris Olympics is playing out 18 months before medals are awarded. It's giving the International Olympic Committee a political challenge with echoes of

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ASEAN vows to finalize South China Sea’s ‘Code of Conduct’ talks

JAKARTA — Foreign Ministers of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) vowed Saturday to finalize negotiations with Beijing over “Code of Conduct” in South China Sea.Indonesian Foreign Minister

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Prominent Iranian film director Jafar Panahi leaves jail

TEHRAN — Award-winning Iranian film maker Jafar Panahi has been released from jail on bail, two days after he went on hunger strike over his imprisonment.He was seen hugging supporters and being driven

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Imprisoned Iranian director Jafar Panahi declares hunger strike

PARIS — Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, who has been jailed for the past six months in Evin prison, said he has begun a hunger strike to protest his detention.The filmmaker’s wife, Tahereh

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Fraud claims against Adani group spark political row in India

NEW DELHI — A US research firm's allegations of fraud against billionaire Gautam Adani's business empire have sparked a political row in India.Opposition leaders stalled the functioning of parliament

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Russian strikes spark three large fires in Kherson

KYIV — Russian shelling caused three large fires in Kherson overnight, after military forces attacked civilian settlements in the liberated southern city."Once again, the enemy chaotically shelled

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Air raid alerts in Kyiv as EU leaders hold summit with Zelensky

KYIV — Air raid sirens sounded in Kyiv on Friday morning as EU leaders are expected to hold a summit with President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Ukrainian capital.European leaders plan to discuss additional

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Germany confirms approval of Leopard 1 battle tank deliveries to Ukraine

BERLIN — The German government has authorized manufacturers to send Leopard 1 battle tanks to Ukraine, beginning the process of dispatching offensive armored vehicles to Kyiv and bolstering its military

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Belgrade could become a 'pariah' over Kosovo, Serbia’s president warns

PRISTINA — Kosovo has signaled that it's willing to create an association of five Serb-majority municipalities in the north of the country, in order to unblock talks with Belgrade.Critics say it

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Pentagon tracking suspected Chinese spy balloon over the US

WASHINGTON — The US is tracking a suspected Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon over the continental United States, defense officials said on Thursday, a discovery that risks adding further strain

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Republicans oust Ilhan Omar from powerful House committee

WASHINGTON — Republicans have ousted Democrat Ilhan Omar from her committee post in a sign of escalating tensions in the US Congress.They voted to remove Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee

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Indian journalist Siddique Kappan released from jail after two years

NEW DELHI — Indian journalist Siddique Kappan has been released from prison more than two years after his arrest while traveling to report on an alleged rape.He was arrested in October 2020 in Uttar

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US secures deal on Philippines bases to complete arc around China

MANILA — The US has secured access to four additional military bases in the Philippines — a key bit of real estate which would offer a front seat to monitor the Chinese in the South China Sea and around

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Cardinal George Pell's funeral sees mourners and protesters

SYDNEY — Both mourners and protesters have packed the surrounding streets as a funeral for Cardinal George Pell got under way in his Australian homeland.The Catholic Cardinal died in Rome last month,

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Russia planning 24 February offensive, Ukrainian defense minister says

KYIV — Ukraine's defense minister has said Russia is preparing a major new offensive, and warned that it could begin as soon as 24 February.Oleksii Reznikov said Moscow had amassed thousands of troops

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Tate will stay in jail after losing appeal against 30-day renewal of detention

BUCHAREST — Andrew Tate, the divisive influencer and former professional kickboxer who is detained in Romania on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking, has lost his appeal against a second

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Myanmar coup anniversary: 'Silent strike' marks two years of military rule

LONDON — Pro-democracy activists in Myanmar are holding a "silent strike" to mark two years since a military coup.Protesters have urged the public to remain indoors and for businesses to close

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Missing radioactive capsule found on remote road in Australia

BRISBANE — Authorities scanning a remote Australian highway for a tiny missing radioactive capsule have found it by the roadside, after a challenging search likened to trying to find a needle in a haystack.State

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Suriname court seeks to uphold ex-president's jail sentence

PARAMARIBO — Prosecutors in Suriname have asked the High Court of Justice to uphold a 20-year jail sentence given to former President Desi Bouterse.The 74-year-old was convicted in 2019 of ordering the

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