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Poverty rises to over 52 percent in Milei's Argentina
Poverty in Argentina rose to affect over 52 percent of the population in the first six months of self-declared "anarcho-capitalist" Javier…
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Whatcom drug task force investigation yields 3.5 pounds of fentanyl and another arrest
Whatcom County law enforcement is celebrating a major win in the battle against fentanyl after announcing a significant arrest in a news…
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The families of 43 missing students in Mexico are still demanding justice 10 years later
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Families of the 43 students from a rural teacher’s college abducted 10 years ago in southern Mexico marked the painful…
Business
China's economic slowdown fuels designer ‘dupe’ boom
[Source] Formerly label-loving consumers in China are reportedly turning to "dupes," high-quality replicas of branded goods, in a bid to…
Business
Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the capital Thursday to celebrate an annual religious festival…
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Algeria reimposes visa requirements on Moroccan nationals
TUNIS (Reuters) - Algerian authorities resumed visa requirements for Moroccan nationals entering the country on Thursday, state news…
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World's oldest cheese found on ancient Chinese mummies
HONG KONG — When the 3,600-year-old coffin of a young woman was excavated in northwestern China two decades ago, archeologists discovered…
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Sudan army launches major attack on capital Khartoum
Sudan's army has launched a major offensive against the powerful paramilitary group it is fighting in the country's civil war, targeting…
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Tunisia's coast guard finds bodies of 13 migrants washed up on its shores
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — The bodies of 13 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa were found washed up on Tunisia's Mediterranean coast this week as…
Politics
Mayor of South Africa’s Capital Ousted as Coalition Collapses
(Bloomberg) -- The mayor of South Africa’s capital was ousted on Thursday after a multiparty coalition that ruled the city collapsed. Most…
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Military juntas in 3 West African nations investigate a French journalist over jihadi analysis
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Prosecutors in military junta-ruled Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso launched investigations on Wednesday against the…
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Top Cameroonian separatist leader arrested in Norway
A Cameroonian separatist leader has been arrested in Norway for his alleged role in the ongoing armed conflict in the Central African…
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INEOS Grenadier launches in China
INEOS Automotive has launched its Grenadier SUV in China. The Grenadier’s arrival in China follows the introduction of INEOS Automotive in…
Politics
Far-right politicians in Israel against ceasefire with Hezbollah
Far-right politicians in Jerusalem have sharply criticized a possible ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese Shiite Hezbollah militia.…
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The world’s best hotels for 2024 revealed
A hotel in Thailand has been named the best in the world in 2024 for its dramatic river-facing architecture and renowned spa experiences,…
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Argentina's narco capital sees mysterious drop in murders
Argentina's most violent city, Rosario -- best known as the hometown of soccer star Lionel Messi -- has in recent months seen a drastic,…
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Japan Trade Agency Eyes Chinese Steel With Anti-Dumping Proposal
(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is seeking to broaden the scope of anti-dumping duties to cover Chinese…
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Australia job vacancies drop 5.2% in August quarter
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Job vacancies in Australia fell for a ninth straight quarter in the three months to end-August with declines spread…
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Manual High School celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Several different aspects of Hispanic culture were celebrated at Manual High School Wednesday night with a special…
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New roof for Mukwonago Vietnam veteran, Roof Deployment Project
MUKWONAGO, Wis. - A Vietnam War veteran in Mukwonago is getting a new roof through the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. Through the…
Politics
Spain Skips Mexican President’s Inauguration Amid Colonial Spat
(Bloomberg) -- Relations between Mexico’s president-elect and Spain are off to a bad start over grievances about abuses against Indigenous…
Business
Video: Turkish man flies to Indonesia to meet and marry long-distance girlfriend of 2 years
[Source] A Turkish man proved that love knows no bounds after traveling thousands of miles to meet his girlfriend in Indonesia. Mehmed…
Politics
Scholz calls for 'diplomatic solution' to Israel-Hezbollah conflict
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a "diplomatic solution" to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah during a phone conversation…
Business
Thailand makes history as 1st SEA country to legalize same-sex marriage
[Source] Thailand has legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to do so. The landmark bill, which…