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Senegal: More than 600 migrants intercepted in three days
The Senegalese navy has stepped up its efforts to board and rescue illegal immigrants in recent weeks. More than 600 people were...
Oct 2, 2023


COP28: Climate leaders meet in Madrid ahead of summit
Madrid is hosting a conference with energy and climate ministers ahead of COP28, the UN climate summit, in Dubai. It comes as the...
Oct 2, 2023


Finland faces autumn of discontent with strikes and protests over government's austerity budget
Trade union leaders say the right-wing government is a 'reverse Robin Hood' administration: cutting benefits to the poor, but rewarding...
Oct 2, 2023


Bangladesh records 1,000 deaths in record dengue outbreak
Bangladesh records 1,000 deaths in record dengue outbreak Bangladesh is reeling from its worst-ever outbreak of dengue that has claimed...
Oct 2, 2023


Indonesia launches Southeast Asia's fastest train
The high-speed rail cuts travel time between two major Indonesian cities from about three hours to 40 minutes. The line was largely...
Oct 2, 2023


Ukraine war: Putin marks one year since illegal 'annexation' of Ukrainian regions
In an address marking a year since the illegal annexation of four Ukrainian regions, Putin insisted it was carried out “in full...
Oct 2, 2023


UK: €4.6 billion AUKUS nuclear sub contract to counter China
British Defense Minister Grant Schapps has made a statement on the joint Australia, UK, US project. The new sub is a reaction to China's...
Oct 2, 2023


Egypt: Fire blackens police station in Ismailia
Videos of the burning police headquarters in Egypt's Ismailia city show thick smoke and flames rising from the building. A major fire...
Oct 2, 2023


US House Democrat under investigation for fire alarm stunt
Jamaal Bowman pulled a fire alarm at the US Capitol Saturday, delaying a budget vote. He says it was a regrettable mistake, some...
Oct 2, 2023


Growing pains: The rocky, reform-laden path to a larger EU
Countries from Ukraine to the Western Balkans are busy undertaking reforms to qualify for EU membership. But the bloc has to make its own...
Oct 2, 2023


US averts government shutdown but raises questions about future support for Ukrainian
US President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill late Saturday evening, avoiding a government shutdown. The bipartisan spending...
Oct 1, 2023


Air defense (PVO) plays a crucial role in protecting Ukrainian cities from Russian drone attacks
On September 30th, the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS RF) carried out another massive attack using combat drones. In total, 40 UAVs were...
Sep 30, 2023
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