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March of ‘terror’: Pakistan grapples with deadly attacks on China interests
Attacks on strategic facilities linked to China surge, as the killings of Chinese nationals test Pakistan's government.
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45 killed as bus plunges off bridge in South Africa
An 8-year-old girl is said to be the sole survivor of a bus crash in South Africa that killed at least 45 people.
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The pickled fish dish that unites Christians and Muslims at Easter
Christians eat fish on Good Friday. But in Cape Town the fish is almost always smothered in a sweet curried sauce – and
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Russian bombs turn Ukraine border village into ‘hell’
Authorities in Velyka Pysarivka and surrounding frontier villages recorded 567 attacks over two weeks.
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More than 30 killed in Israeli strikes on Syria’s Aleppo: Reports
Attacks have escalated amid continuing war in Gaza and clashes with Hezbollah across Israel-Lebanon border.
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The Global Magnitsky Act: Make it make sense, Joe
I have no love lost for Zimbabwe's Emmerson Mnangagwa, but I will not celebrate the sanctions imposed on him by the US.
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Japan to resume funding to UNRWA, following Sweden, Finland and Canada
Move comes after meeting between Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini.
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Can the vote be rigged? Ahead of India election, old debate gets new life
Opposition parties have questioned the reliability of electronic voting machines. But experts disagree.
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Russia blocks renewal of UN panel monitoring North Korea sanctions
Sanctions, in force since 2006, will remain in place, but mandate of expert panel will end on April 30.
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Life Magazine set for revival by Karlie Kloss and husband’s media company
Magazine known for photography of major 20th century events ceased print publication in 2007.
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Biden OKs $60m in aid after Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster
Maryland Governor Wes Moore warns of 'very long road ahead' to recover from deadly bridge collapse.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 764
As the war enters its 764th day, these are the main developments.
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At least 45 people killed after bus plunges into South Africa ravine
An eight-year-old girl survived and was airlifted to hospital in serious condition.
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China turns to AI in propaganda mocking the ‘American Dream’
Chinese state media's A Fractured America series shows how AI is beginning to shape Beijing's influence campaigns.
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Australia challenged on ‘moral failure’ of weapons trade with Israel
Regular protests have been taking place outside Australian firms making crucial components for the F-35 fighter jet.
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Amid legal woes, Brazil’s Bolsonaro seeks passport return for Israel trip
The former president's passport had been seized as part of a police raid in February amid allegations of coup-mongering.
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‘Transformative’: US Census to add Middle Eastern, North African category
Advocates have long said census count has left communities invisible, but say change is only 'first step'.
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South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma barred from May elections
The general elections are expected to be the most competitive vote since 1994 when the nation became a democracy.
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Baltimore Key Bridge collapse investigation
A search and rescue effort in Baltimore, US is now a salvage operation as the Key Bridge collapse investigation begins
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Could Florida’s social media ban for children take hold elsewhere?
State's governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, enacts the strictest measures yet in the United States.
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