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Raleigh City Council restricts photos, including graphic images, at meetings.
Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell issued a warning, actually several of them, last month. “Again, I need to alert the audience that the speaker’s…
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Record snowfall buries Hokkaido, Japan
Record snow has buried parts of the island of Hokkaido, Japan, this week. Obihiro received 47 inches (120 cm), setting a new record for…
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Congo calls rebels' ceasefire declaration 'false communication' as reports of fighting continue
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congo's government on Tuesday described the unilateral ceasefire declared by Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo as…
Politics
German conservative leader met by angry protests on campaign trail
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Call for German age of criminal responsibility to be lowered to 12
The General Secretary of Germany's conservative CDU party has called for the country's age of criminal responsibility to be lowered from…
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Anglican Church in South Africa admits failures in handling of sexual abuse claims
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Anglican Church leadership in South Africa has admitted to failing to disclose sexual abuse allegations against…
Politics
UN nuclear watchdog chief to visit Moscow as fears for Ukraine's nuclear plants spike
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The head of the U.N. atomic watchdog said Tuesday he will visit Moscow in the coming days to speak with officials…
Politics
German president hands over medical aid for Gaza on Jordan visit
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday handed over 1.8 tons of medical supplies for the residents of Gaza as he visited…
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S Africa church apologises over exposing children to risk from abuser
The Anglican Church of Southern Africa (Acsa) has apologised for failing to protect the public from the risk posed by a prolific British…
Politics
Lithuanian president doubts EU can agree on joint debt for armaments
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda is sceptical that it will be possible to reach an agreement on joint European debt for arms…
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South Korea to rebuild aviation safety system 'from the ground up' after crash, plane fire
SEOUL – South Korea aims to rebuild its aviation safety system from scratch, the transport ministry said on Tuesday, launching a new…
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Experts question medical evidence that led to murder conviction of British nurse Lucy Letby
LONDON (AP) — A panel of expects has disputed the medical evidence used to convict British nurse Lucy Letby of murdering seven newborns…
Politics
Former German leader Gerhard Schröder receiving treatment for burnout
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EU and Moldova agree on an energy security plan to wean the country off Russian supplies
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Video of old monk falsely linked to India's Kumbh Mela mega-festival
India's Kumbh Mela festival attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful to Prayagraj in northern Uttar Pradesh state, but footage of an…
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Old Covid lockdown footage misrepresented as HMPV 'emergency' in China
China has not declared a "state of emergency" over the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) after infections increased toward the end of 2024,…
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Rebels declare ceasefire in DR Congo for 'humanitarian reasons'
The alliance of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a humanitarian ceasefire starting on Tuesday. In a…
Politics
Putin wants to establish Intervision as competitor to Eurovision
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Conservative Merz vows to 'lead Germany forward' amid huge backlash
Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's next chancellor, said on Monday he is ready to "lead Germany forward" as his…
Business
Germany and Saudi Arabia sign green hydrogen deal
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Volkswagen Sues India Over $1.4 Billion Tax Bill
Volkswagen has filed a lawsuit against Indian authorities over what the brand describes as an "impossibly enormous" tax demand, according…
Politics
Ukrainian commander who invaded Russia said his troops had no idea that's where they were going until the last minute
Ukrainian forces launched a stunning invasion into Russia's Kursk region last August. A Ukrainian commander revealed new details of the…
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CPA Canada signs MOU with Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) has cemented a partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of…
Politics
Front-runner in German election says his party will 'never' work with the far right
BERLIN (AP) — The front-runner in Germany's upcoming election said Monday that the far-right Alternative for Germany is his “most…