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Protesters rally on International Women's Day, fearing far right
AFP - 3m ago
Protesters took to the streets across the world Saturday to mark International Women's Day, demanding equal pay, …
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Argentina port city 'destroyed' by massive rainstorm, 13 dead
AFP - 1h ago
Argentina's port city of Bahia Blanca has been "destroyed" after being pummeled by a year's worth of rain in a matter of …
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Russia claims gains in Kursk as Zelensky says 'committed' to talks
AFP - 4h ago
Russia said Saturday its troops had retaken three villages seized by Ukraine in its Kursk border region, in a fresh …
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Syria forces beef up security amid reports of mass killings of Alawites
AFP - 5h ago
Syrian security forces deployed heavily in the Alawite heartland on the Mediterranean coast on Saturday, after a war …
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Pope responding well to pneumonia treatment, Vatican says
AFP - 6h ago
Pope Francis is responding well to treatment for pneumonia after three weeks in hospital, the Vatican said Saturday, …
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Russia claims advances in Kursk as Zelensky says 'committed' to talks
AFP - 2h ago
Russia said Saturday its troops had retaken three villages seized by Ukraine in its Kursk border region, in a fresh …
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Salah fires Liverpool 16 points clear, Forest beat Man City
AFP - 8h ago
Premier League leaders Liverpool needed two Mohamed Salah penalties to beat bottom-of-the-table Southampton 3-1 on …
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340 Alawite civilians killed by Syrian security forces, allies: monitor
AFP - 2h ago
A Syria war monitor reported on Saturday that government and allied forces killed more than 300 civilians from the …
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Russia claims advances in Kursk region, Zelensky demands sanctions
AFP - 2h ago
Russia on Saturday said its troops had retaken three villages seized by Ukraine in its Kursk border region in a fresh …
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Zelensky seeks more sanctions as Russian strikes kill 14
AFP - 3h ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called for more sanctions against Russia as overnight strikes killed …
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Russian strikes kill 12 in eastern Ukraine
AFP - 3h ago
Russian strikes overnight had killed at least 12 people in eastern Ukraine as of Saturday morning, the country's …
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Syria's Sharaa urges Alawites to surrender after deadly clashes
AFP - 24h ago
Syria's leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday urged insurgents from ousted president Bashar al-Assad's Alawite minority to …
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Scientists rally in US cities to protest Trump cuts
AFP - 20h ago
Scientists rallied in cities across the United States on Friday to denounce efforts by the administration of US …
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Trump says dairy, lumber tariffs on Canada may come soon
Mar 07 2025
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he could impose reciprocal tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber within days …
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Oops, we tipped it again: Mission over for sideways US lander
Mar 07 2025
Intuitive Machines' second Moon mission ended in disappointment on Friday after the US company confirmed that its …
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From critic to investor: Trump welcomes crypto leaders to White House
Mar 07 2025
Donald Trump on Friday doubled down on his embrace of cryptocurrencies as he hosted top industry players at the White …
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Fecal Matter makes a splash at Paris Fashion Week
Mar 07 2025
Paris Fashion Week witnessed a debut show on Friday from one of the most unusually named brands in the luxury clothing …
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Trump threatens new Russia sanctions after strikes on Ukraine
Mar 07 2025
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its bombardments of Ukraine, …
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Syria monitor says security forces kill 136 Alawite civilians
Mar 07 2025
A Syria war monitor said Friday that security forces killed 136 members of the Alawite minority, to which toppled …
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Trump invites Iran leader to nuclear talks -- or else
Mar 07 2025
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he has written to Iran's supreme leader pressing for new talks on its nuclear …
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Oops, we tipped it again: Mission over for private US lander
Mar 07 2025
Intuitive Machines' second Moon mission ended in disappointment Friday after its spacecraft tipped over and was left …
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Poland mulls mines treaty exit, plans military training for men
Mar 07 2025
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Friday announced a slew of measures aimed at boosting his country's defence, …
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Mission over for private US lander after wonky landing
Mar 07 2025
Intuitive Machines' second Moon mission ended in disappointment Friday after its spacecraft tipped over and was left …
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Trump offers nuclear talks with Iran
Mar 07 2025
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he has written to Iran, pressing for talks on preventing the development of …
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Syria monitor says security forces 'execute' 69 Alawites after fierce clashes
Mar 07 2025
A Syria war monitor said Friday that security forces "executed" 69 members of the Alawite minority, which toppled …
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Thousands stranded as massive WWII bomb blocks Paris train station
Mar 07 2025
The unearthing of a 500-kilogramme World War II bomb near tracks outside Paris on Friday halted traffic and stranded …
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Now a believer, Trump hosts White House crypto summit
Mar 07 2025
Donald Trump on Friday hosts top cryptocurrency players at the White House, a political boost for an industry that has …
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No talks with US under 'maximum pressure' policy, Iran FM tells AFP
Mar 07 2025
Iran will not resume negotiations with the United States on its nuclear programme while President Donald Trump applies …
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US company says Moon mission over after landing sideways again
Mar 07 2025
A private company's second attempt to land on the Moon officially ended Friday after its Athena spaceship came down …
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Pope marks three weeks in hospital with breathless audio message
Mar 07 2025
Pope Francis's condition remained stable but complex on Friday as he battles pneumonia in hospital, the Vatican said, a …
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Thousands stranded as WWII bomb paralyses Paris train station
Mar 07 2025
The unearthing of a 500-kilogram World War II bomb near tracks outside Paris on Friday halted traffic and stranded …
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Syria monitor says security forces 'execute' 52 Alawites after fierce clashes
Mar 07 2025
A Syrian war monitor said Friday said that security forces "executed" 52 members of the Alawite minority, a day after …
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Pope marks three weeks in hospital, releases audio message
Mar 07 2025
Pope Francis marked three weeks battling double pneumonia in hospital on Friday, reported by the Vatican to be "stable" …
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Syria new authorities expand fight against Assad loyalists
Mar 07 2025
Syria's new authorities launched a sweeping security operation Friday after clashes with fighters loyal to former …
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China to 'firmly counter' US trade pressure, foreign minister warns
Mar 07 2025
China's foreign minister on Friday vowed Beijing would "firmly counter" US pressure, after Donald Trump heaped tariffs …
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Over 70 killed in Syria clashes between govt forces, Assad loyalists: monitor
Mar 07 2025
More than 70 people were killed and dozens more wounded in Syria in fighting between government security forces and …
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Trump backs off Mexico, Canada tariffs after market blowback
Mar 07 2025
US President Donald Trump on Thursday delayed some tariffs targeting Canada and Mexico, leading Ottawa to halt an …
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China will 'firmly counter' US trade pressure: top diplomat
Mar 07 2025
China's foreign minister on Friday vowed Beijing would "firmly counter" US pressure, after Donald Trump heaped tariffs …
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Musk's SpaceX faces new Starship setback
Mar 07 2025
Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday once again lost the upper stage of its massive Starship rocket in a fiery explosion, even …
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Trump again casts doubt on his commitment to NATO
Mar 06 2025
President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed doubts over his commitment to the NATO alliance, saying countries that are …
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EU leaders agree defence boost as US announces new talks with Kyiv
Mar 06 2025
EU leaders shaken by the prospect of US disengagement agreed to boost the bloc's defences at a crisis summit Thursday, …
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48 killed in 'most violent' Syria unrest since Assad ouster: monitor
Mar 06 2025
Fierce fighting between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to deposed ruler Bashar al-Assad killed 48 people on …
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Abortion access under threat in Milei's Argentina
Mar 06 2025
Four years after Argentina became the first big Latin American country to legalize abortion, women are finding it hard …
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Europe rallies behind Zelensky as US announces new talks with Kyiv
Mar 06 2025
EU leaders rallied around Ukraine and agreed to boost the bloc's defences at a crisis summit Thursday, as Washington …
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Trump says Musk should use 'scalpel' not 'hatchet' in govt cuts
Mar 06 2025
President Donald Trump responded Thursday to growing criticism over unprecedented cuts to the US government overseen by …
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Drop in US border crossings goes deeper than Trump
Mar 06 2025
President Donald Trump boasts he has brought illegal border crossings into the United States to record lows, but experts …
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Trump backs off Mexico tariffs while Canada tensions simmer
Mar 06 2025
Donald Trump said Thursday he was pausing some of the sweeping new tariffs on Mexican imports, amid continued trade …
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World's sea ice cover hits record low in February
Mar 06 2025
Global sea ice cover hit a historic low in February as the world endured exceptional heat, with temperatures near the …
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Hamas says Trump's 'DEAD' threat to Gaza undermines ceasefire
Mar 06 2025
Hamas said Thursday that Donald Trump's threats would encourage Israel to ignore the fragile ceasefire, after the US …
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Prosecutors demand Rubiales forced kiss trial be re-run
Mar 06 2025
Prosecutors on Thursday requested that the trial of Spain's ex-football federation chief Luis Rubiales for his forced …
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'We are not alone': Zelensky thanks Europe at crisis summit
Mar 06 2025
Volodymyr Zelensky thanked EU leaders Thursday for standing by Ukraine's side, as the bloc held crisis talks on …
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As Trump woos Russia, Kremlin shifts blame to Europe
Mar 06 2025
For three years, the Kremlin saw the United States as its biggest enemy, accusing US President Joe Biden of prolonging …
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EU seeks unity on Ukraine and defence boost as Trump pivots from allies
Mar 06 2025
EU leaders gather with Volodymyr Zelensky Thursday in Brussels in search of unity on bolstering Ukraine and Europe's …
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Trump warns Gaza 'you are dead' if hostages not freed
Mar 06 2025
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened further destruction of Gaza if all remaining hostages are not …
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Pope Francis resting after 'peaceful night': Vatican
Mar 06 2025
Pope Francis was "resting" Thursday after spending a "peaceful night", as he nears three weeks in hospital with …
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EU emergency summit seeks to beef up defence to counter Trump pivot
Mar 06 2025
European Union leaders will hold emergency talks in Brussels on Thursday, gathering as the Trump administration upends …
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Juventus lurch between crisis club and Serie A challengers ahead of Atalanta visit
Mar 06 2025
Juventus have spent much of this season in crisis but the apparently ailing "Old Lady" of Italian football has a great …
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Trump pauses tariffs for autos as Trudeau call yields no breakthrough
Mar 06 2025
Automakers received temporary reprieve Wednesday from US President Donald Trump's tariffs targeting Canada and Mexico, …
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Christie's first AI art auction sees hits... and plenty of misses
Mar 06 2025
Christie's first auction of art made by artificial intelligence (AI) ended Wednesday with mixed results, providing scant …
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Liverpool smash and grab stuns PSG in Champions League as Bayern cruise
Mar 05 2025
Liverpool snatched a late winner to beat Paris Saint-Germain away 1-0 in the first leg of their heavyweight Champions …
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Accused IS militant appears in US court over Kabul airport attack
Mar 05 2025
An Islamic State operative who allegedly helped carry out the 2021 suicide bombing outside Kabul airport during the …
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Ukraine plans new talks with US after intelligence sharing ends
Mar 05 2025
Ukraine said on Wednesday it planned to hold new talks with the United States after Washington suspended its …
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US confirms direct talks with Hamas as Israel warns not done in Gaza
Mar 05 2025
The United States on Wednesday confirmed unprecedented direct talks with Hamas on hostages, as Israel threatened to …
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Trump suspends tariffs for autos as Trudeau call yields no breakthrough
Mar 05 2025
Automakers received a temporary reprieve Wednesday from US President Donald Trump's tariffs targeting Canada and Mexico, …
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'Stable' pope marks start of Lent in hospital
Mar 05 2025
Pope Francis celebrated the start of the Lent religious season from his hospital suite on Wednesday, the 88-year-old's …
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Germany set for massive rearmament as divide with US widens
Mar 05 2025
Germany is set to ramp up defence spending with the incoming government, saying it wants to invest hundreds of billions …
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Accused IS militant to appear in US court over Kabul airport attack
Mar 05 2025
An Islamic State operative who allegedly helped carry out the 2021 suicide bombing outside Kabul airport during the …
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Stable but still seriously ill, Pope Francis misses start of Lent
Mar 05 2025
Catholic cardinals in Rome marked the start of the Lent religious season on Wednesday without Pope Francis, as the …
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US signals possible exemptions in Canada, Mexico tariffs
Mar 05 2025
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said an announcement on Canada and Mexico tariffs was expected later Wednesday, …
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Zelensky says lasting peace 'achievable'
Mar 05 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that a lasting peace was "entirely achievable" as the Kremlin …
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IS militant behind Kabul airport attack arrested: US
Mar 05 2025
An Islamic State operative who allegedly planned the 2021 suicide bombing outside Kabul airport during the chaotic US …
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Ailing pope 'rested well' but misses start of Lent
Mar 05 2025
Pope Francis's condition was stable on Wednesday as he neared three weeks in hospital battling pneumonia, a Vatican …
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Greenland rejects Trump pledge to make the island American
Mar 05 2025
Greenland's prime minister on Wednesday hit back at President Donald Trump's pledge to take the Arctic territory "one …
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Trump says Zelensky ready for Russia talks, mineral deal
Mar 05 2025
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky has told him Kyiv was ready for talks …
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Trump tells Greenland US will get it 'one way or the other'
Mar 05 2025
President Donald Trump urged Greenland to choose to join the United States but vowed to take the Danish-ruled island …
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China eyes five percent growth despite US trade war
Mar 05 2025
China set an ambitious annual growth target of around five percent on Wednesday, vowing to make domestic demand its main …
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LeBron breaks 50,000 scoring barrier, Curry sparks Warriors
Mar 05 2025
LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points on Tuesday, extending his lead as the …
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Real Sociedad aim to increase Man United misery in Europa League
Mar 05 2025
Real Sociedad are hoping to forget their struggles this season and compound Premier League giants Manchester United's …
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'America is back,' Trump declares in divisive Congress speech
Mar 05 2025
Donald Trump declared "America is back" Tuesday in his first address to Congress since returning to power, touting his …
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Musk fails in bid to block OpenAI becoming for-profit business
Mar 05 2025
A US judge on Tuesday denied Elon Musk's request to prevent OpenAI from becoming a for-profit business in a loss for the …
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Trump says tariffs will bring 'a little disturbance' to US economy
Mar 05 2025
The US economy is set to experience some "disturbance" from tariffs, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, as trade …
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America 'is back' Trump touts in Congress speech
Mar 05 2025
Donald Trump declared "America is back" Tuesday in his first address to Congress since returning to power, facing …
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Arab leaders endorse plan to rebuild Gaza under Palestinian Authority
Mar 05 2025
Arab leaders endorsed on Tuesday a plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip under the future administration of the Palestinian …
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Trump's addresses a tense Congress on partisan night
Mar 05 2025
There was dismay on the left and jubilation on the right as Donald Trump's addressed the US Congress on Tuesday in a …
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Japan powerboat racing revs up bid to shed shadowy reputation
Mar 05 2025
Racers shut away for a week incommunicado and airport-style metal detectors -- powerboating in Japan deploys strict …
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Raducanu 'couldn't see ball through tears' in Dubai stalker scare
Mar 05 2025
Emma Raducanu revealed Tuesday she "couldn't see the ball through the tears" after being targeted by a stalker during …
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China eyes 5 percent growth despite trade war
Mar 05 2025
China on Wednesday set an annual growth target of around five percent, vowing to make domestic demand its main economic …
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Trump hails 'unstoppable' America in return to Congress
Mar 05 2025
Donald Trump declared that the "American dream is unstoppable" Tuesday in an address to Congress met with Democratic …
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China sets annual growth target of around 5 percent
Mar 05 2025
China on Wednesday set an annual growth target of around five percent, vowing to make domestic demand its main economic …
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'Our country will be woke no longer,' Trump tells US Congress
Mar 05 2025
US President Donald Trump told a joint session of Congress on Tuesday he had ended the "tyranny" of diversity and …
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Chaos as Serbia opposition set off flares in parliament to back protests
Mar 05 2025
Serbian opposition lawmakers lit flares and set off suspected tear gas grenades in parliament on Tuesday in support of …
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Germany's Merz vows billions for defence, economy
Mar 05 2025
Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that his centre-right CDU/CSU and the centre-left Social …
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'Criminal investigation' launched into Tate brothers: Florida attorney general
Mar 05 2025
Florida's attorney general said Tuesday that a criminal investigation has been opened into self-described misogynist …
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China targeting growth of 'around 5 percent' in 2025: official document
Mar 05 2025
China is pushing for economic growth of "around five percent" in 2025, an official document seen by AFP on Wednesday …
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China aiming for growth of 'around 5 percent' in 2025: official document
Mar 05 2025
China is pushing for economic growth of "around five percent" in 2025, an official document seen by AFP on Wednesday …
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Canada, Mexico could see relief from tariffs, Trump official hints
Mar 04 2025
The US commerce secretary on Tuesday said President Donald Trump could dial down huge tariffs on Canada and Mexico this …
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Real edge Atletico in Champions League derby as English duo win away
Mar 04 2025
Real Madrid eked out a 2-1 home victory over crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid, while Arsenal and Aston Villa scored …
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China to unveil 2025 growth goals eyeing trade war woes
Mar 04 2025
China's leadership will on Wednesday unveil their growth goals for the coming year as they eye a mounting trade war with …
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Ports sale offers Panama way out of Trump row: experts
Mar 04 2025
The decision by Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison to sell its Panama ports to a US-led consortium provides the Central …
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Several Canadian provinces ban US alcohol in tariff response
Mar 04 2025
Multiple Canadian provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, banned the sale of US alcohol on Tuesday, part of a broad …
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Trump to lay out vision to Congress amid Ukraine and trade tensions
Mar 04 2025
President Donald Trump will tout radical plans to reshape the US government and end the Ukraine war Tuesday as he …
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Zelensky appeals to Trump after aid halt
Mar 04 2025
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he wanted to "make things right" with Donald Trump and work under the US …
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