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Canadian authorities arrest Ferndale man wanted in rape investigation, return him to county
Canadian authorities recently located and detained a Ferndale man who is wanted for questioning in a Whatcom County sexual assault…
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At least 78 die as ferry capsizes on DR Congo lake
At least 78 people have died after a ferry capsized on Lake Kivu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, just a few hundred metres from…
Politics
Claims Swirl Around Israeli Strikes Very Near Russia’s Air Base In Syria
Israeli conducted strikes near the Syrian coast this morning, with explosions reported in the vicinity of the Russian-operated Khmeimim…
News
French Navy orders underwater drones for deep-sea surveillance
BREST, France — The French Navy has ordered an autonomous underwater vehicle from Exail that will surveil critical infrastructure at…
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Dozens of migrants still missing off Djibouti's coast after smugglers forced them out of boats
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Rescuers searched Thursday for dozens of migrants from Africa still missing after smugglers apparently forced…
Politics
Israel has attacked Hezbollah press office, group says
The Israeli army has struck the media office of Lebanese militia Hezbollah south of Beirut, the Iran-backed militia says. Videos…
Business
Missile attack on Israel lays bare deep divisions among Iranians
Iranians have been expressing a mixture of pride, uncertainty and fear since their country launched a large-scale ballistic missile attack…
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Post misleads with old video of Nigerian police raid on illegal pill mill
Nigeria’s health sector has come under pressure following the exit of foreign pharmaceutical companies, a void that has led to surging…
Politics
Scholz says more eastern Germans should hold top jobs in companies
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says more people from the former East Germany should have senior posts in the nation's company boardrooms.…
Politics
South Sudan’s president sacks his powerful spy chief
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sacked his powerful and long-serving spy chief Gen Akol Koor Kuc. He became head of the feared…
Politics
Christmas Caracas: early festivities are no joke as Maduro tightens grip
’Twas 85 nights before Christmas when the decorations went up – at least in Venezuela, where President Nicolás Maduro has decided…
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How are cruise ships built? Here's an up-close look at Norwegian's new vessel.
Lights flashed inside a theater on Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship. But they weren’t part of a stage show. A worker was welding on the…
Business
Lufthansa to resume some Middle East flights
German flag carrier Lufthansa, announced on Thursday that it is resuming certain flights to destinations in the Middle East. However, the…
Business
Palestinian, Filipino and Mozambican activists and a London research agency given human rights award
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Right Livelihood Award was awarded Thursday to three activists from the Palestinian territories, the Philippines and…
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This German church is the tallest in the world. Until Spain's La Sagrada Familia is done, anyway
ULM, Germany (AP) — The Ulmer Münster in southern Germany is the world's tallest church. For now, anyway. The Gothic-style Lutheran…
Business
China Ready for $1.4 Trillion Fiscal Bazooka, Top Economist Says
(Bloomberg) -- A leading economist in China said the country has room to ramp up fiscal support for the economy by issuing as much as 10…
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Mexico leader worried about drinking water after Hurricane John
Mexico's new President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday expressed concern about supplies of drinking water in the country's west after…
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6 migrants shot dead near Guatemalan border when Mexican army troops open fire
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Six migrants are dead after Mexican soldiers opened fire on a fleeing truck near the border with Guatemala, Mexico's…
News
How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia
Despite having the mighty Zambezi River and the massive hydro-powered Kariba Dam, Zambia is currently grappling with the worst electricity…
Business
Costco now selling platinum bars and coins on website
Following the smash success of adding gold and silver bars and coins to its list of products, Costco has added a new precious metal to its…
News
Milei Faces Fresh Protest in Argentina Over Cuts to Universities
(Bloomberg) -- President Javier Milei’s austerity campaign in Argentina faced renewed opposition Wednesday in a nationwide march against…
Politics
UN calls Israel's ban on its top leader a political statement in long-running rift
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations on Wednesday called Israel’s ban on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres entering the country a…
Politics
Hamas claims responsibility for Tel Aviv attack; Israel hits Gaza
Islamist militia Hamas on Wednesday claimed responsibility for an attack in Tel Aviv a day ago which left seven dead and 17 injured. In a…
Politics
Israel's clash with Hezbollah may be shaped by its past mistakes in Lebanon
Israel launched a ground incursion that risks repeating its past mistakes in Lebanon. Israel's 15-year occupation across Lebanon's border…