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Real Madrid edge past Juventus in Champi...

Real Madrid edge past Juventus in Champions League; Liverpool, Osimhen fire

Real Madrid edge past Juventus in Champions League; Liverpool, Osimhen fire ## European Giants Navigate Turbulent Waters in Champions League Encounters The Champions League group stage continued its dramatic unfolding this week, with established powerhouses Real Madrid and Liverpool facing stern... read more »

‘Terror attack’: Man arrested in Serbian...

‘Terror attack’: Man arrested in Serbian parliament shooting, fire

‘Terror attack’: Man arrested in Serbian parliament shooting, fire ## Incident at Serbian Parliament: Gunfire Erupts, Injuring One **Belgrade, Serbia** – An individual has been apprehended following a shooting incident outside the Serbian Parliament building in Belgrade on Tuesday. The... read more »

Lawyers urge US appeals court to uphold ...

Lawyers urge US appeals court to uphold Mahmoud Khalil’s release order

Lawyers urge US appeals court to uphold Mahmoud Khalil’s release order ## Columbia Protester’s Detention Order Faces Legal Challenge in Appeals Court **New York, NY** – Attorneys representing Mahmoud Khalil, a student activist detained following his participation in pro-Palestine... read more »

Japanese emperor approves Takaichi as fi...

Japanese emperor approves Takaichi as first female prime minister

Japanese emperor approves Takaichi as first female prime minister ## Takaichi Ascends to Premiership in Historic Shift for Japan **Tokyo, Japan** – In a landmark moment for Japanese politics, Sanae Takaichi has been formally appointed as Prime Minister, marking the first time a woman has held... read more »

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Turkish jets hit Kurdish rebel targets

ANKARA: Turkish warplanes have struck suspected Kurdish rebel positions in southeastern Turkey, media reports said Tuesday, the first major airstrikes against the rebel group since peace talks began... read more »

IS jihadists execute Iraqi journalist, 12 other pe...

SAMARRA, Iraq: Islamic State militants executed an Iraqi news cameraman and 12 other people on Friday in several towns and villages north of Baghdad,... read more »

7 killed in stampede at Imran Khan’s rally in Pak

At least seven people were killed and 40 others wounded in a stampede following a political rally by opposition politician Imran Khan in central Pakistan on... read more »

Former Pak PM Gilani’s son booked for murder

LAHORE: Pakistan’s former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s son has been booked in a murder case after his security guard allegedly shot dead a... read more »

Kobane: Syrian Kurds ‘launch operation against IS...

Fighting has continued overnight around the Syrian border town of Kobane, with reports of Kurdish forces launching an operation against Islamic State At least... read more »

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$13 bn needed in 2014 for humanitarian aid, says UN

$13 bn needed in 2014 for humanitarian aid, says UN

Geneva – The United Nati! ons and humanitarian partners Monday appealed for some $13 billion in 2014 to help millions of people in humanitarian need around the world, with half of the funds... read more »

Israel fires into Lebanon in retaliation

Israel fires into Lebanon in retaliation

The Israeli army has said it fired across the Lebanese border in retaliation after accusing Lebanese troops of gunning down one of its soldiers as he... read more »

Egypt president sets date for referendum

Egypt president sets date for referendum

Egypt will hold a public referendum on its newly-drafted constitution on January 14 and 15, interim President Adly Mansour said on Saturday. The vote will be... read more »

Israel halts controversial relocation plan for Arab Bed...

Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

Jerusalem – Israel Thursday halted a controversial legislation to transfer 40,000 Arab Bedouins citizens from their villages, amidst mounting opposition... read more »

US, UK suspend `non-lethal aid` to Syrian rebels over I...

US, UK suspend `non-lethal aid` to Syrian rebels over Islamists infilitration

London –  The United States and the United Kingdom have suspended all “non-lethal” support for Syrian rebels, except humanitarian aid. A US... read more »

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45 militants surrender in Afghanistan

45 militants surrender in Afghanistan

Kabul – Forty-five militants surrendered Sunday in Baghlan province, seeking to resume normal life, in Afghanistan, an official said. “A 45-member group of militants who were involved in... read more »

CHOGM: Manmohan tells Rajapaksa he is not coming

CHOGM: Manmohan tells Rajapaksa he is not coming

New Delhi – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday sent a letter of regret to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, explaining why he is... read more »

Nasheed demands resignation of Maldives president

Nasheed demands resignation of Maldives president

Male – Former president Mohammed Nasheed, the front-runner in the long-drawn-out presidential race in the Maldives, has asked incumbent President... read more »

CHOGM boycott: Manmohan explains to Rajapaksa

CHOGM boycott: Manmohan explains to Rajapaksa

New Delhi – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday sent a letter of regret to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, explaining why he is not... read more »

Maldives Supreme Court postpones run-off in presidentia...

Maldives SC puts off presidential poll run-off

Male – Maldives Supreme Court early Sunday blocked a second round run-off to elect a new president and postponed the re-vote to Nov 16 amid deep... read more »

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Bolton in court to face charges of mishandling classified documents

Bolton in court to face charges of mishandling classified documents **Bolton Indicted on Charges of Classified Information Mishandling** Washington D.C. – Former National Security Advisor... read more »

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Trump, Putin to meet: Will Ukraine get US Tomahawks or not?

Trump, Putin to meet: Will Ukraine get US Tomahawks or not? ## U.S. Weighs Advanced Weaponry for Ukraine Amid Stalled Ceasefire Talks **Washington D.C.** – As diplomatic efforts to secure... read more »

Talc, asbestos and cancer: What is the connection?

Talc, asbestos and cancer: What is the connection? ## The Lingering Shadow of Asbestos: Examining the Cancer Risks Associated with Talc For decades, talc, a mineral prized for its softness... read more »

These are the animals people most want to see photographed

These are the animals people most want to see photographed ## The Enduring Allure of the African Big Five: A Photographic Legacy For generations, the African continent has captivated the... read more »

New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaza during televised debate

New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaza during televised debate ## Gaza Conflict Emerges as Flashpoint in New York Mayoral Debate New York City’s mayoral race took a sharp turn towards... read more »