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Record rainfall causes deadly floods in U.A.E., Oman

The dry desert countries of Oman and the U.A.E. are dealing with the aftermath of deadly flash floods caused by more than one year's worth of rain falling in just 24 hours, which some are attributing to climate change.

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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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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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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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More than a dozen killed in Russian missile strike in Ukraine

Three Russian missiles have crashed into Ukraine's historic city of Chernigiv, killing 17 people, as officials pleaded for more air defense systems from allies.

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Iran’s Raisi reiterates warnings as Israel mulls response to attack

Iran's president says his country's forces are ready to face any threat. Ebrahim Raisi says any further move by Israel will be met with another attack by Iran. He made the comments during Iran's National Army Day.

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U.S., E.U. weigh new sanctions targetting Iran

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned of further sanctions targeting Iran following its unprecedented weekend attack on Israel, saying she expects Washington will take added action "in the coming days." The EU is also weighing new sa...

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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....

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U.S. Presidential Election

The 2024 United States presidential election, expected to be between Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump is set to take place this November.

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Israel-Gaza War

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is 'at war' following a surprise attack from Gaza by Hamas militants.

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Ukraine Invasion

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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Rise of AI

The release of Open AI's ChatGPT has accelerated the development of artificial intelligence and warnings about its impact on society.

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Climate Crisis

Extreme weather events are occurring more frequently amid rising sea-levels and increasing temperatures.

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Accusations of anti-Semitism at Columbia University

Students at New York's Columbia University have staged a pro-Palestinian sit-in. The protest came as the University's president appeared before Congress, to testify on allegations the campus has become rife with anti-Semitism.

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Paris gears up for Olympics amid mixed feelings from locals

With the Olympic Games just around the corner, it should be a time of excitement and anticipation for the capital's residents. But it's been met with mixed reactions.

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Six arrested in Canada's 'largest gold heist'

Canadian and U.S. authorities said six people have been arrested and three more are being sought in connection with what they called the largest gold heist in Canadian history - a cargo of over $16 million in gold and currency.

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Israel builds case that ignoring Iran's attack is not an option

Israeli leaders are trying to build a case that ignoring Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack is not an option, as many of the country's allies urge de-escalation.

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Ukraine says Russia is stepping up illegal use of tear gas

The Ukrainian military says Russia has ramped up its illegal use of riot control agents on the frontline to try to clear trenches as Moscow begins to make bigger advances in the east more than two years since its full-scale invasion.

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Biden calls for higher Chinese metals tariffs

President Joe Biden called for sharply higher U.S. tariffs on Chinese metal products as part of a package of policies aimed at pleasing steelworkers in the swing state of Pennsylvania, at the risk of angering Beijing.

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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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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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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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U.S.A. basketball unveils 2024 Paris Olympics roster

Team USA has unveiled its men's basketball roster that will represent the red, white and blue at the Paris Olympics this summer. Some are already comparing it to the "Dream Team" that won gold in 1992.

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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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What are the Olympic venues at Paris 2024?

With 100 days to go before the Paris 2024 Olympics kick off, Olympic venues in Paris, other parts of France and Tahiti are getting ready to welcome the world's biggest sporting event. Paris will have 15 competition venues and host 21 of ...

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Mass evacuations as floods in Kazakhstan set to peak

At least 117,000 people have been forced from their homes in Kazakhstan. The worst floods there in decades are not abating.

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U.S.C. cancels Muslim student's valedictorian speech

The University of Southern California has banned a Muslim student from speaking at a graduation ceremony, citing safety concerns. The valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, says she's being silenced for her pro-Palestinian views.

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Israeli strike kills several at refugee camp in central Gaza

Palestinian health officials and Hamas media say an Israeli airstrike killed 11 Palestinians, including children, in the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.

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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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Dubai swamped by heaviest rainfall in 75 years

The United Arab Emirates is clearing debris after a torrential downpour killed at least one person and caused damage to homes and businesses. The desert city of Dubai witnessed record rainfall with more than a year and a half's worth of ...

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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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Hundreds of Kenya doctors protest in support of strike

Hundreds of hospital doctors joined a demonstration in the streets of the Kenyan capital Nairobi as a nationwide strike by medics neared its fourth week. Members of the 7,000-strong Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists U...

France 24

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Zelenskyy signs bill aimed at mobilizing more troops into law

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed into law a controversial mobilization bill aimed at boosting troop numbers. The new law toughens penalties on draft dodgers, incentivizes conscription and obliges men to keep their milit...

France 24

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Heavy rains flood Dubai, submerging airport and highways

The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport, disrupting travel through the world's busiest airfield for internationa...

France 24

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Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill three

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed three people including a Hezbollah field commander, Lebanese security sources said, an uptick in violence after at least a week of relative calm in more than half a year of hostilities. The Isra...

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