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UN Palestine aid agency says all 36 shelters in Gaza's Rafah empty
The UN's Palestinian aid agency on Sunday said all 36 of its shelters in the southern Gaza city of Rafah are "empty" due to Israel's…
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A fire at a Russian oil refinery has caused deaths and injuries, officials say
Fire broke out at an oil refinery in northwestern Russia on Sunday, resulting in deaths and injuries, local officials said. The regional…
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A fire at a Russian oil refinery has caused deaths and injuries, officials say
Fire broke out at an oil refinery in northwestern Russia on Sunday, resulting in deaths and injuries, local officials said. The regional…
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The Latest | Mexico votes in historic elections marred by cartel violence and deep division
Mexicans vote Sunday in historic elections weighing gender, democracy and populism, as they chart the country’s path forward shadowed by…
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What the ANC's legacy means for South Africa's past and future
Mavuso Msimang read the writing on the wall last year and now the people of South Africa have confirmed what he saw. The veteran of the…
Politics
South Africa's ANC calls demands for President Ramaphosa to step down for coalition talks a 'no-go'
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's African National Congress party will not consider any demands from possible coalition…
Politics
Former president Ahmadinejad seeks Iranian presidency again
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registered as a candidate on Sunday for the upcoming election to the office he held between…
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Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts again, spewing thick, gray ash high into the air
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupted again on Sunday and spewed thick, gray ash 7,000 meters (16,000 feet) into the…
Politics
Mexicans vote in historic poll likely to make first woman president
Mexico is on the brink of a historic change as forecasts indicate the first woman will be elected to the post of president in Sunday's…
Politics
Orban's social media mouthpiece zeroes in on EU ahead of vote
Ahead of EU elections on June 9, a deluge of misinformation amplifying the Hungarian government's key talking points on the war in Ukraine…
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North Korea sends more balloons filled with trash to South Korea
North Korea sent more balloons filled with trash to South Korea, continuing its campaign from earlier this week, according to South…
Business
Habitat for Humanity unveils renovated home in Lancaster County
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — It was a special moment in one Midstate city today, one a family had been waiting on for months. With the help of…
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UNRWA halts work in Rafah, shifts to Khan Younis
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has suspended its work in Rafah after the…
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Chile joins developing nations rallying behind genocide case against Israel at international court
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile has joined a group of nations supporting a genocide case against Israel filed last year at the International…
Politics
Former South Africa leader Zuma threatens legal action over allegations of election irregularities
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former President Jacob Zuma threatened Saturday to take legal action seeking to stop the announcement of South…
Politics
Mexican officials again criticize volunteer searcher after she finds more bodies
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Mexican volunteer searcher criticized in the past by the government has found more human remains in Mexico City and…
Politics
El Salvador's President Bukele sworn in for second term
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has been sworn in for a second five-year term of office. Bukele took the oath of office in the…
Politics
South Africa's ANC loses its majority leading to tense coalition talks
The News South Africa’s ruling African National Congress has lost its parliamentary majority for the first time, leading to what is likely…
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United Airlines plane to undergo deep cleaning after several passengers report feeling sick on Vancouver-to-Houston flight
A United Airlines plane that departed from Vancouver, Canada, was removed from service to undergo a deep cleaning after several passengers…
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Helicopter rescues, prison evacuated as floods rise in south Germany
Germany's army stepped in to help as severe rainstorms lashed large parts of the country's south on Saturday, causing rivers to swell and…
Politics
Bangkok Pride in Full Swing as Marriage Equality Seems Close
Members of the LGBTQ community and allies take part in the Bangkok Pride Parade in Thailand on June 1, 2024. Thailand looks set to become…
Politics
India's Modi could win third term, polls predict
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to win a third consecutive term in office, exit polls suggest. Analysts warn the polls,…
Politics
Polls close in India after mammoth six-week election
India's mammoth parliamentary elections came to a close on Saturday after more than six weeks of voting across the country. The final…
Politics
Hackers carry out major attack on Germany's centre-right CDU party
Hackers have carried out a major attack on Germany's centre-right Christian Democratic Union party, the Interior Ministry confirmed on…