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E.U., U.S. pledge to impose new sanctions on Iran

The E.U. and U.S. have pledged to impose new sanctions on Iran following its attack on Israel. The E.U.'s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, says these further sanctions will be discussed by European leaders at their summit in Brussels, which ...

France 24

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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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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...

France 24

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

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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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What caused the storm in Dubai?

A storm hit the United Arab Emirates this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, gridlocked traffic and trapped people in their homes. Rainfall is rare in the UAE and elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula, th...

Reuters

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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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Russian villagers build homemade dam to keep out floods

As floods engulfed large parts of central Russia, residents of one village defied advice to flee their homes and started building a homemade dike. Drone footage shows the embankment had prevented floodwater from inundating homes.

Reuters

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Deportation from Pakistan puts Afghan girls at risk

Although they were born in Pakistan to Afghan families, many girls could be deported to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, where they would not be allowed to attend school and would not enjoy equal rights.

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Israel's ultra-Orthodox resist potential military draft

A long-brewing battle over conscription exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews is coming to a head. Facing a deadline set by the Supreme Court, the government has until the end of April to agree to a new military draft plan. Israel's ultra-O...

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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...

Al Jazeera

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At least 17 killed in Russian strike on Ukraine's Chernihiv

Three Russian missiles slammed into the city center of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine, killing at least 17 people, wounding dozens more and damaging civilian buildings, officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Kyiv's allies...

France 24

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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...

France 24

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Multiple arrests made in ‘largest gold theft in Canadian history’

Police in Canada have arrested multiple people accused of stealing thousands of gold bars worth more than 20 million Canadian dollars ($14 million) at a Toronto Pearson International Airport facility, in what authorities say was the larg...

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Hezbollah launches missiles, drones at northern Israel

There's been an escalation along the Lebanon-Israel border over the past few days. Hezbollah appears to have started a new phase in its attacks on Israeli forces. The Israeli military says at least 14 of its soldiers were injured, six of...

Al Jazeera

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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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West Africa's deadly heatwave is man-made: report

Climate scientists have warned that a recent heatwave in West Africa, the worst in the region's living memory, is a sign that extreme temperatures could become more frequent. In late March and early April, many West African countries wer...

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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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Ecuador declares energy emergency amid severe drought

A drought fuelled by the El Niño weather phenomenon has forced Colombia to cut the export of electricity to its neighbour Ecuador, where an energy emergency has since been declared. Speaking in Guayaquil, Ecuadorian President Daniel Nobo...

Al Jazeera

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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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U.S. reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela

The Biden administration said it would not renew a licence that was due to expire that had largely eased oil sanctions on Venezuela, as it moves to reimpose punitive measures in response to President Nicolas Maduro's failure to deliver o...

Reuters

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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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Muslim valedictorian urges U.S.C. to allow her speech

The University of Southern California canceled Muslim student Asna Tabassum's valedictorian speech this week– citing campus safety concerns and passions around the latest Middle East conflict. In an interview with Reuters, Tabassum urged...

Reuters

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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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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.

Al Jazeera

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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.

Al Jazeera

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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.

Reuters

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