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12 jurors picked for Trump's hush money trial

After a few setbacks, 12 jurors and one alternate have been selected for Donald Trump's hush-money trial. The former U.S. president is lashing out, calling the trial 'unfair' even after he was accused of violating a gag order.

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Mosque in Hindu holy land at centre of dispute as India votes

A mosque in the northern Indian city of Varanasi is at the center of a dispute between local Hindu and Muslim communities, with one side hoping to build a temple there, and the other side set on preventing the mosque's destruction.

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German politician on trial for alleged use of banned Nazi slogan

Bjorn Hocke, a prominent leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is standing trial for using a Nazi slogan during a campaign rally, which is a punishable offense in Germany.

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Two alleged Russian spies arrested in Germany

The German Foreign Ministry has summoned Russia's ambassador to Berlin following the arrests of two German and Russian nationals suspected of spying for Moscow. The duo, who were arrested in Bavaria, also stand accused of planning acts o...

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U.S. Congress slammed with growing to-do list

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing forward with a $95 billion foreign aid package, teeing up a rare Saturday vote on Capitol Hill.

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U.S. reimposes sanctions on Venezuela’s oil, gas sectors

The U.S. has reinstated oil sanctions against Venezuela's government, arguing it has not met conditions to hold fair and competitive elections as negotiated with U.S. envoys and the opposition last year. However, the U.S. oil company Che...

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Voting set to begin in India's national election

Friday sees the start of the general election in India. Voting in the world's largest democracy will last nearly six weeks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third term. But the ruling BJP is criticized for promoting a Hindu nati...

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U.S. House to vote on Ukraine and Israel aid

The U.S. House of Representatives will have its long-awaited vote on aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific as soon as Saturday, Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said, paving the way for its possible passage despite fierce objection...

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Boeing's safety culture under fire at U.S. Senate hearings

Boeing's safety culture and manufacturing quality were scrutinized in two U.S. Senate hearings. Testimony raised questions about Boeing's treatment of whistleblowers, records surrounding the blown-out door plug on the Alaska Airlines nar...

France 24

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LGBT Ghanaians in fearful limbo over anti-LGBT law

Members of Ghana's LGBT community and activists are waiting to see whether the West African country's president will sign into law a bill that would further restrict their rights and likely worsen the persecution many face.

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Georgia MPs advance controversial 'foreign influence' law

Georgia's parliament gave initial approval to a bill on "foreign agents" that the European Union said risked blocking the country's path to membership and triggered protests for a third straight night. The fate of the bill is widely seen...

France 24

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Arizona Republicans uphold 1864 abortion ban

Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives tried repeatedly to repeal an 1864 ban on abortion but failed to get the Republican support they needed against the Civil War-era measure poised to become state law once again.

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Narendra Modi: From tea-seller to India's leader

Having sold tea at a railway station as a boy to make ends meet, Narendra Modi looks set to be only the second Indian to win three national elections in a row.

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U.S. Senate ends impeachment bid against Mayorkas

The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate dismissed impeachment charges against President Joe Biden's top border official, bringing a swift end to an effort that House of Representatives Republicans launched months ago.

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Boeing's safety culture under fire at U.S. Senate hearing

Boeing's safety culture and manufacturing quality, both at the center of a full-blown crisis following a January mid-air panel blowout, faced scrutiny in two U.S. Senate hearings.

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NATO looks to bolster Ukraine air defenses

Germany has urged the European Union and NATO member states to bolster Ukraine's air defenses as quickly as possible as Russian missiles pounded Ukrainian cities and its president repeated urgent calls for support. The Netherlands, Czech...

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Tony Blair getting a statue in Kosovo

Twenty-five years since Tony Blair's leadership role during the 1998-99 Kosovo war, the former British prime minister still finds fans in Kosovo, where a life-size statue in his likeness is being created.

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Netanyahu says Israel will do 'everything necessary' for defense

Israel will make its own decisions about how to defend itself, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, as Western countries pleaded for restraint in responding to a volley of attacks from Iran.

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Microsoft to avoid formal E.U. probe of OpenAI deal

Microsoft is set to avoid a formal investigation by European Union merger watchdogs into its $13 billion investment into OpenAI.

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House report links China to fentanyl trafficking in U.S.

A new report from the U.S. House Select Committee links China to drug trafficking in the United States. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has subsidized the manufacturing and export of materials used to make fentanyl and other synthetic ...

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Ivy League president grilled over school's response to antisemitism

Antisemitism on college campuses is in the spotlight once again as another Ivy League president is grilled by U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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France's education system grapples with staffing shortages

France’s education system continues to grapple with staff shortages despite promises made by then education minister, now prime minister, Gabriel Attal who vowed to address the lack of teachers at public schools.

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Biden heads to Pittsburgh, to call for higher steel tariffs

President Joe Biden is expected to call for higher tariffs to combat Chinese practices in the aluminum and steel industries while in Pittsburgh Wednesday at the United Steelworkers headquarters during an economic-focused blitz through th...

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Fear hinders election campaign in India's war-torn Manipur

The state of Manipur will be one of the first regions to vote in India's general election on Friday (April 19), but the streets of the tiny, violence-torn state are largely quiet. Many residents say there is widespread disappointment ove...

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Georgia's parliament proceeds with 'foreign agents' bill

Georgian lawmakers gave a first green light to a controversial "foreign influence" law that has sparked mass street protests over concerns it would undermine the nation's European aspirations. Opposition deputies boycotted the vote and t...

France 24

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First seven jurors chosen for Trump's hush money trial

The first seven jurors for Donald Trump's hush money trial were seated after lawyers grilled the jury pool about their social media posts, political views and personal lives to decide who can sit in fair judgment of the former president....

France 24

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U.S. Supreme Court leans toward Jan. 6 rioter in key case

Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism toward an obstruction charge brought by the Justice Department against a Pennsylvania man in the 2021 Capitol attack - a case with possible implications for the prosecution of ...

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Solomon Islands set for ‘most important election since independence’

The Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean is due to hold elections. Voters are worried about the rising cost of living and there are some who fear the government's closer ties with China. But this isn't the only challenge the island-natio...

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All you need to know about India's election

Nearly 1 billion Indians will be eligible to vote in the world's biggest election starting this month. Opinion polls predict an easy win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). With 543 seats in the lower h...

Reuters