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Two Palestinians shot dead as Israel continues deadly raids in West Bank
Israeli forces storm several locations in the West Bank after 14 were killed over three days of raids on Nur Shams camp.
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Maldives votes in parliamentary elections amid India-China rivalry
Vote is being keenly watched by India and China as they vie for influence in the island nation.
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US lawmakers rebuked for waving Ukraine flags as aid bill is passed
This is the moment the US House of Representatives approved a military aid package worth $95 billion to support Ukraine.
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Could shipping containers be the answer to Ghana’s housing crisis?
An initiative to help provide much-needed homes in Ghana is turning shipping containers into eco-friendly homes.
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‘Children of the Ganges’ – The mallah community of India’s Varanasi
Their lives are deeply entwined with the sacred river Ganges but Varanasi’s boatmen say they have been overlooked.
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‘Children of the Ganges’ – The mallah community of India’s Varanasi
Their lives are deeply entwined with the sacred river Ganges but Varanasi’s boatmen say they have been overlooked.
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US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel
Democratic-majority Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week, sending it to President Biden to sign into law.
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Thousands protest against over-tourism in Spain’s Canary Islands
Demonstrators say mass tourism is overwhelming the Atlantic archipelago.
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Will India’s election be free and fair?
Opponents and rights groups allege repression has increased in recent years.
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US senators call on Biden to sanction Sudan’s RSF over human rights abuses
Lawmakers say Hemedti's and the RSF's activities and abuses make them deserving of sanctions from the United States.
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Israeli attack kills 10, mostly children, in Gaza’s Rafah
Funerals are held for Palestinians killed in Tal as-Sultan neighbourhood, as Israel continues to target Rafah.
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Turkey’s Erdogan urges Palestinian unity after meeting Hamas chief
The 'strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity', Turkish president says.
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Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets global chess record with 60 hour nonstop game
The 29-year-old chess player and child education advocate played in part to raise money for underprivileged children.
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Togo approves constitutional reform changing how president is elected
Those opposed to the changes fear they could allow further extensions to President Faure Gnassingbe's rule.
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US Senate votes to reauthorise controversial surveillance programme FISA
President Biden expected to swiftly sign bill that lets law enforcement conduct electronic surveillance without warrant.
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UK returns looted Ghana artefacts on loan after 150 years
The objects were stolen from the court of the Asante king during the 19th century Anglo-Asante wars.
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In Serbian village, women fight to escape encroaching mine
The women blockade a bridge in shifts to protest against a mine that has made their village unfit to live in.
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Clashes break out at Thai-Myanmar border between soldiers, armed groups
Thai police say the latest violence was triggered when Karen groups launched an attack against Myanmar troops.
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Iran vs Israel: Deterrence, drama or distraction?
In the flurry of headlines about Iran’s retaliation against Israel, the Gaza story takes a hit.
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Max Azzarello, man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial court, dies
Police had earlier said the Florida man was being viewed as 'sort of a conspiracy theorist'.
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