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Kazakhstan delays release of Azerbaijan plane black box data
The publication of the black box data from an Azerbaijani plane that crashed in Kazakhstan last month has been delayed, a Kazakh official…
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Police chief accused of Mozambique abuses sacked by new president
Mozambique's police chief Bernadino Rafael has been sacked, following allegations of brutality during October's disputed election and its…
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Hamas to name next Israeli hostages set to be released
Hamas is expected to hand over to Israel the names of four hostages to be released on Saturday under the Gaza ceasefire deal. It is…
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Video from September 2024 shows 16 abducted children found in Nigeria, not 200
Social media users in Nigeria have shared a video in January 2025 claiming it showed 200 missing children who were found in a house in…
Politics
UN says larger quantities of aid are reaching Gaza Strip
Since a six-week ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant organization Hamas came into force on Sunday, more and more aid has…
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Old photos falsely linked to baseless claims of 'Chinese spy arrests' in S.Korea
South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has defended his failed martial law bid by rehashing baseless claims of voter fraud,…
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China stimulus scheme lifted 2024 consumption growth by 1 pct point
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's stimulus scheme for consumer goods trade-ins boosted last year's consumption growth by more than 1 percentage…
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It looks like a tiny kangaroo and it’s bouncing back from the brink of extinction
Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together…
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Abductions spark fears of a return to Kenya's dark past
The reported disappearance of more than 80 government critics over the last six months has caused a huge public backlash in Kenya. A judge…
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Thursday, January 23 forecast: Thaw resumes Friday, picks up steam next week
The key word with our temperature trend is “warmer”. It’s important to add the “-er” at the end because while we are warmer than what…
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Not as cold, remaining quiet into the weekend
EVENING: Clear and cold. Temps near 20. TONIGHT: Few clouds, very cold. Low 15. FRIDAY: Mix of clouds and sun, chilly. High 29. The…
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British submarine hunters will be flying new patrols amid fresh fears bad actors could cut critical underwater cables
The UK is sending submarine-hunting aircraft to participate in a new NATO operation in the Baltic Sea. The operation is a response to…
Politics
One dead and many injured following Russian attack on Zaporizhzhya
Overnight missile and drone strikes on the front-line city of Zaporizhzhya in south-eastern Ukraine have resulted in at least one…
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Taken captive as a baby, Israelis brace to learn the fate of Hamas’ youngest hostage
TEL AVIV — On lampposts, in shop windows and on smartphone screens across Israel, the posters show a smiling, red-headed baby boy…
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Fears that the world’s biggest iceberg could hit island in the South Atlantic
The world’s largest iceberg is still on the move and there are fears that it could be headed north from Antarctica towards the island of…
Business
South Africa’s wine export revenues rise in 2024 amid flat volumes
South Africa has reported a rise in wine export revenues in 2024 amid improved "packaged" wine volumes. When measured in rands, the value…
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Former Namibian first lady warns of fraudsters using her face
Namibia's former First Lady Monica Geingos has released a video message warning people that fraudsters are using her name and likeness to…
Politics
German air defence to protect Polish airport key to Ukraine supplies
Two Bundeswehr Patriot systems are set to protect a strategically important airport near Rzeszow in south-east Poland that is key to…
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German interior minister criticizes Bavaria over Aschaffenburg attack
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser on Thursday criticized authorities in the southern state of Bavaria following the fatal stabbings in…
Business
Baker Tilly in Canada appoints Terri Holowath as new chair
Baker Tilly in Canada, part of Baker Tilly International, has appointed Terri Holowath as chair of its board of directors. With More than…
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Greece says 66 migrants arrive on southern island of Crete after sailing from the Libyan coast
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities said Thursday they had found 66 migrants in two locations on the southern Greek island of Crete…
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Mayotte's students are returning to school amid cyclone devastation
MAMOUDZOU, Mayotte (AP) — Students in the French territory of Mayotte are preparing to return to school on Monday, just over six weeks…
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Scholz's challenger demands tougher migration rules as knife attack spills into German election
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's opposition leader vowed Thursday to bar people from entering the country without proper papers and to step up…
Politics
German housing policy for patients with mental illness under scrutiny
The interior minister of Germany's southern state of Bavaria is to review policies on housing for patients with serious mental illnesses…