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Pakistan: Many killed as Shiite and Sunni tribes clash

Authorities say they are working with tribal elders to broker peace after days of deadly violence in the restive Kurram district on the border with Afghanistan. A deadly feud between Shiites and

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Russia: Putin calls for new nuclear deterrence doctrine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that aggression by a non-nuclear state supported by a nuclear power could be conisdered a joint attack. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday proposed an update to Russia’s nuclear

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Tropical Storm Helene grows into hurricane, nears Florida

The hurricane is expected to make landfall in Florida, with over 40 million people in three US states currently under storm warnings. Tropical Storm Helene reached hurricane strength on Wednesday as it proceeded over

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Germany: Flood warnings on Oder River in eastern Brandenburg

The highest flood warning level is in effect for a short stretch of the Oder River in Brandenburg where it marks the German border with Poland. In some more rural areas, it

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China test-fires ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean

Although a report in state media said that China informed other countries in the region, Japan has denied receiving any information about the launch. China on Wednesday said that it successfully test-fired an intercontinental

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China test-fires ballistic missiles into the Pacific Ocean

Although a report in state media said that China informed other countries in the region, Japan has denied receiving any information about the launch. China on Wednesday said that it successfully test-fired an intercontinental

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US: Man in Missouri executed despite conviction doubts

Marcellus Williams was convicted for a 1998 murder. The execution went ahead, even after the prosecutor’s office that originally convicted Williams in the meantime expressed doubts about the integrity of the case.

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Trump shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination

The gunman accused of plotting to kill Donald Trump at his Florida golf course has been indicted on three additional charges, including attempted assassination. The US Justice Department announced Tuesday that the

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Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy says Iran, N. Korea ‘accomplices’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denounced Iran and North Korea for providing weapons to Russia. He also said Moscow must be forced into any just peace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has told

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Vietnam: 3 dead, thousands evacuated in floods

Vietnam has been hit by another strong storm, less than two weeks after Typhoon Yagi caused massive destruction in the country. At least three people have died, and more than 10,000 were

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Germany: Police raids in southwest target human traffickers

Police raided more than 20 properties in southwestern Germany and arrested at least four people. The case pertains to trafficking people from the Caucasus region to work illegally and for less than

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Hurricane John hits Mexico as Category 3 storm

Residents of Mexico’s southern Pacific coast have been warned to protect themselves against flooding and storm surge. Hurricane John made landfall in southern Mexico’s Pacific coast as a Category 3 storm. Hurricane John

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Middle East: Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill hundreds

Israel has warned people to stay away from sites used by Hezbollah and has carried out new airstrikes in Lebanon. Hezbollah has warned of a “new phase” in its conflict with Israel.

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Japan: Tsunami advisory lifted after earthquake

After a strong earthquake, Japan issued a tsunami advisory for the remote Izu and Ogasawara Islands some 600 kilometers south of Tokyo. The country has since lifted the warning. Japan on Tuesday lifted

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At least 4 die as migrant ship sinks off Greek island

A small boat carrying migrants from nearby Turkey sank in the eastern Aegean Sea off the Greek island of Samos, killing at least four people. Greek authorities said at least four people died

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Tanzanian opposition leaders released on bail — Chadema

Freeman Mbowe and Tundu Lissu were arrested ahead of a planned protest following the abduction and murder of a party leader earlier this month. The leaders of Tanzania’s main opposition party, Freeman Mbowe and

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Zelenskyy eyes high-level talks on US trip

The Ukrainian president is set to meet with Germany’s Olaf Scholz and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Meanwhile, Russia said 31 civilians had been killed in Kursk and 131,000 others have been forced

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Italy: Naples house collapse kills mother and two kids

The house is believed to have collapsed due to an explosion, local authorities said. The father of the kids and their 2-year-old brother were hospitalized after the incident. A two-story building collapsed in southern Italy’s Naples

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Pakistan: Bomb kills police officer in diplomatic convoy

A roadside bomb targeting a convoy of foreign diplomats killed one Pakistani police officer and wounded three others. The diplomats returned safely to Islamabad. A roadside blast caused by an improvised explosive

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Floods, landslides ravage central Japan after heavy rains

Unprecedented rainfall caused flooding on the Noto Peninsula in central Japan, leaving at least one dead and eleven missing. Flooding and landslides in central Japan have left one person dead and at

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The Caucasus Union has appealed to the European Parliament amid discussions about the suspension of visa liberalization with Georgia.

As the European Union considers the possibility of suspending visa liberalization with Georgia, the Caucasus Union has made an official appeal to the President of the European Parliament. In the letter, the

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China’s Shanghai hit by second major typhoon in a week

More than a hundred thousand people were evacuated from Shanghai as Typhoon Pulasan brought heavy rains that broke local records in parts of the Chinese megacity. Streets and neighborhoods in Shanghai were

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Ukraine updates: EU’s von der Leyen vows support in Kyiv

Ursula von der Leyen said the EU “will help Ukraine in its brave efforts” and that would include winter preparations, EU accession and progress on G7 loans.  EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen arrived

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Europe floods: EU plans €10 billion aid for affected members

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Thursday a €10 billion ($11 billion) fund to support EU member states devastated by the floods caused by Storm Boris.  “At first sight 10 billion

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Ukraine updates: UN body warns Russia on power grid strikes

The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine says attacks on the country’s electricity infrastructure by Russia may violate international humanitarian law. Meanwhile, Russia claims gains in Kursk The International Energy Agency

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North Korea says it tested ‘super-large’ warhead missile

Pyongyang says its military has trialed a new ballistic missile that is capable of carrying a 4.5-metric-ton warhead. It was also said to have tested a “strategic” cruise missile. North Korea said on

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Vietnam tycoon on death row faces new trial

A second trial on new charges has begun for Vietnamese billionaire Truong My Lan, who was sentenced to death in April over Vietnam’s biggest financial fraud on record. A Vietnamese property tycoon

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Colombia suspends peace talks with ELN rebels

The Colombian government has called off peace negotiations with the ELN guerrilla group following a deadly attack on an army base. Colombia’s government has halted peace talks with the leftist rebel group the National Liberation Army

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US says Iran emailed Trump campaign material to Biden staff

The United States said the hackers sent emails, which included stolen excerpts from Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, to staff of his then-rival, Joe Biden. Both presidential candidates said such attempts took place.

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Global police sting topples ‘Ghost’ criminal messaging app

Europol and law enforcement agencies from nine countries have teamed up to dismantle an alleged criminal communications platform. A total of 51 suspects were arrested, 38 in Australia, where the app’s creator

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Google wins legal battle against EU over €1.5 billion fine

After years of back and forth, an EU court annulled a hefty fine it was ordered to pay over how it sold advertisements. The fine was one of three major penalties the

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Lado Gamsakhurdia and Jabrail Mirzoyev: A Caucasian Alliance for Independence

In recent years, the idea of a Caucasian alliance has been increasingly discussed among activists and political leaders in the region. One of the main proponents of this concept has been Lado

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German tourist dies after shark attack off Canary Islands

The 30-year-old was attacked some 500 kilometers off the coast of Gran Canaria. She lost a leg in the attack and suffered a heart attack before a Spanish rescure helicopter could get

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Portugal: Firefighters battle dozens of deadly wildfires

Several people have lost their lives in forest fires that have been raging in Portugal since the weekend. Thousands of firefighters have been deployed to combat the flames Three firefighters died Tuesday as dozens

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Mali: Militants attack police school near airport — army

Mali’s army said militants attacked a military police school near Bamako’s international airport. While Mali has been grappling with an insurgency since 2012, it is rare for militants to attack the capital.

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Europe floods: Tusk in southern Poland for crisis meeting

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was in the city of Wroclaw for a disaster meeting while residents of the town of Nysa rushed to fortify a dyke. The Elbe River in eastern

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One dead from Nipah virus in India’s Kerala; second death this year

KOCHI, India, Sept 16 (Reuters) – A 24-year-old student has died from the Nipah virus in the southern Indian state of Kerala, a local medical official said on Monday, and 151 people

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Germany: Intel delays construction of Magdeburg factory

US chipmaker Intel has delayed a construction project by two years amid cost-saving measures. German Finance Minister Christian Lindner called for funds earmarked for subsidies to be used to plug a federal

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Myanmar: Death toll from floods rises to 226

Floods from Typhoon Yagi have so far claimed the lives of 226 people in Myanmar. The damage is also severely impeding urgent aid efforts. The death toll from flooding in Myanmar triggered by Typhoon

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France: 8 die in attempted Channel crossing

Eight people on a boat trying to cross from France to England have died after the vessel got into difficulties. Almost 50 people have died so far this year attempting the perilous

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German navy vessels sail through Taiwan Strait

Despite Chinese protests about the use of the waterway — which it claims jurisdiction over — German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has insisted that the ships are in international waters. A German warship and

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Banksy ‘Girl with Balloon’ art recovered, robbers charged

Worth million of pounds, Banksy’s renowned “Girl with Balloon” painting will be returned to the gallery it was stolen from. British street artist Banksy’s iconic “Girl with Balloon” painting has been found less than

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Germany: Suspect detained in plot to kill soldiers

A 27-year-old man is accused of planning an attack on soldiers in a northeastern Bavarian town. Authorities said the man intended to use two machetes to kill as many German soldiers as

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Pope Francis wraps up 12-day Asia-Pacific tour

The 87-year-old pontiff completed his longest tour yet — spanning Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore, defying health concerns. Pope Francis wrapped up his longest tour yet, on Friday, leaving Singapore

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A turning point in Georgian politics: Lado Gamsakhurdia and Georgian Unity

Georgia is on the threshold of important political changes. On the horizon of the 2024 parliamentary elections, a new and influential political player has emerged – Lado Gamsakhurdia, a man with a

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Australia strips medals over Afghan war crimes

Several serving and former Australian military commanders are to be stripped of their medals over allegations of war crimes committed during the Afghanistan war. The decision comes after a four-year probe. Australia

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Vietnam: Water levels still high after Typhoon Yagi

Water levels remained high in Vietnam’s Red River in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi. The death toll reached almost 200, with dozens reported missing. Northern Vietnam was still reeling from the effects

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Ex-CIA officer jailed for 10 years after spying for China

Alexander Yuk Ching Ma was convicted of passing “a large volume” of classified defense information to Chinese spies in 2001. He later worked for the FBI. Former CIA Officer Alexander Yuk Ching Ma was

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US: Hurricane Francine barrels into Louisiana

Hurricane Francine has made landfall in the southern US state of Louisiana, with weather experts warning residents against venturing outside. Forecasters warned residents of the danger of life-threatening floods and storm surges

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Typhoon Yagi: Evacuations in Hanoi as death toll passes 150

Authorities are searcing for a large number of missing people after Typhoon Yagi battered Vietnam for days, causing floods and landslides. The storm has also affected neighboring countries. Thousands of people were

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Germany: Bridge in Dresden collapses into Elbe river

The Carola Bridge is one of four that span the river in downtown Dresden. No cause for the collapse has been determined as of yet. A piece of the Carola Bridge in

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Ballistic missiles to Russia: US, Europe sanction Iran

The US, UK, France and Germany have announced new sanctions on Iran, formally accusing it of sending ballistic missiles to Russia for the first time after weeks of warnings. They plan to

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Uganda: Alleged killer of Olympic athlete dies from burns

The former partner of Rebecca Cheptegei has died in a Kenyan hospital from burns incurred when he allegedly set the Ugandan Olympian on fire last week. The former partner of Ugandan Olympian

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German princess gave Justice Alito $900 in concert tickets

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito disclosed receiving concert tickets worth $900 from German socialite and “princess” Gloria von Thurn und Taxis. US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito reported accepting $900 (€811) in

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Dozens dead as Typhoon Yagi slams into Vietnam

Despite being downgraded to a tropical depression, the storm is the worst Vietnam has seen in 30 years. A bridge collapsed northwest of Hanoi as floodwaters rose rapidly. Although Typhoon Yagi had been downgraded by

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Pope Francis arrives in East Timor for mammoth Mass

The Pope is addressing a crowd of roughly half the population of one of the world’s most Catholic nations — East Timor. Pope Francis arrived in the Southeast Asian nation of East Timor

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Germany blames Russian GRU unit for EU, NATO cyberattacks

German intelligence accused Moscow of widespread sabotage operations against German politicians and companies. The same unit also hit Ukrainian targets in the run-up to Russia’s invasion. Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the BfV, issued

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Nigeria: Dozens killed in fuel tanker collision

A fuel tanker collided with a truck in the central Nigerian state of Niger, killing at least 48 people. At least 50 cattle that were on the truck were burned alive. At

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Italy finds 6 bodies off Sicily coast: reports

The decomposed bodies are believed to be migrants, whose boat capsized earlier this week in Libyan waters. Six bodies, believed to be of migrants missing from a shipwreck, were recovered off the

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India detects 1st suspected mpox case

India’s health ministry said it was fully prepared to deal with “an isolated travel related case” and said robust measures were in place to contain it. India reported a “suspected mpox case” on

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Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy to attend Ramstein meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to take part in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at the Ramstein Air Base and meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Frankfurt. A meeting of

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Georgia school shooting suspect’s father arrested

The father of the teenager accused of killing four people and wounding nine at a high school in the US state of Georgia has been arrested on charges including second-degree murder. The

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France should have complained to Telegram, Durov says

Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov has lashed out at France over his “surprising” arrest and indictment last month. The founder of the messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, who is under investigation in

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Ukraine updates: Putin says Russia ready for talks with Kyiv

Russia’s president has walked back comments that Ukraine’s Kursk incursion makes peace talks impossible. Meanwhile, the IAEA chief says one of the Zaporizhzhia plant’s towers requires demolition. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that

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Mpox doses to start to arrive in Congo

A cargo plane carrying tens of thousands of mpox vaccines is set to arrive at the Kinshasa International Airport. Congo is at the center of the epidemic declared a global health emergency

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Germany: Police raids target alleged people-smuggling ring

More than 300 officers were deployed across five states, with the focal point the eastern city of Jena and state of Thuringia. Police said five arrests were made in Wednesday’s raids, as

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Philippine fugitive ex-mayor arrested in Indonesia

Former Mayor Alice Guo is accused of money laundering, human trafficking, and having ties to Chinese organized crime. She has denied the allegations, calling them “malicious.” A former mayor from the Philippines who had

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US charges Hamas leader with terrorism over October 7 attack

Yahya Sinwar and other militants were charged with conspiracy to provide material support for acts of terrorism. US Attorney General Merrick Garland said more actions would follow. The United States has charged

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Uganda: Bobi Wine injured after clash with police

The party of the Ugandan opposition leader said he was hospitalized after being “shot in the leg” in a confrontation with police outside the capital, Kampala. Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine was injured in

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German couple charged in murder-kidnapping plot

The couple allegedly killed the mother of a Ukrainian baby girl and tried to pass the child off as their own. They came into contact with the victim on a Telegram group

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‘Dieselgate’ criminal trial starts for ex-VW boss Winterkorn

Martin Winterkorn is accused of perjury, market manipulation, and commercial fraud. The 2015 emissions testing scandal sent Volkswagen into one of the worst crises of its history. Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn finally went

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Ugandan Olympian set on fire in domestic assault

Rebecca Cheptegei, who finished 44th in the Olympic marathon in Paris, suffered severe burns after allegedly being doused with petrol by her partner. Domestic violence against women remains a serious problem in

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New Zealand to triple tourist fee

The government is increasing entry taxes for foreign visitors to NZ$100. The country’s vital tourism sector has voiced concerns about the impact this will have on the industry. The government of New Zealand announced

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Czech Republic: 1 dead as police find 30 migrants in truck

Police in the Czech Republic stopped the truck on the motorway between Prague and the German city of Dresden. The central European country is a frequent transit route for migrants seeking to

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Australia: Storms leave 1 dead, thousands without power

A 63-year-old woman was killed when a tree fell on a cabin. Meanwhile, at least 121,000 people were still without power on Monday. Storms hit southern Australia with high winds and heavy rain leaving

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Mexico: Students protest planned judicial overhaul

Critics say the proposed reform will politicize the judicial system and compromise its independence. The plan has also strained ties with the US and spooked foreign investors. Thousands of students took to

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Israel: Anger mounts after 6 Gaza hostages found dead

Israel’s military said it found six hostages shortly after Hamas militants killed them. The families of the hostages upped criticism of the Netanyahu government, calling for a deal to secure the other

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Solingen memorial: German president urges migration control

Germany can only stay open and tolerant if it’s not “overwhelmed” by irregular migration, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said at a ceremony honoring the victims of the Solingen stabbings. Top German officials, including President

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Germany warns over incendiary devices in freight

German security agencies say “unconventional incendiary devices” are being sent in parcels to recipients in several European countries, DPA news agency reports. They say the packages are catching fire en route. German

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Japan: Typhoon Shanshan brings heavy rains, halts transport

Typhoon Shanshan continued its journey after making landfall in Kyushu. The intensity has decreased on the second day, but rains and winds still continue. Typhoon Shanshan continued its slow journey across Japan on Friday, causing

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Danish court rejects India extradition request in arms case

India wants Niels Holck to stand trial on gun smuggling charges but a Danish court has said New Delhi cannot guarantee his safety. India claims he is a terrorist who supplied West

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France hands Telegram CEO Pavel Durov preliminary charges

French authorities opened a formal investigation into Telegram boss Pavel Durov after he was taken into custody. Durov is also banned from leaving France for the time being. French judges have issued

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Japan: Typhoon Shanshan kills at least three

Millions have been evacuated, factories have shut down and thousands of households are without power. Officials say it could be the strongest storm to hit the region. Typhoon Shanshan hit the southwestern

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Switzerland convicts 2 oil executives in 1MDB graft scandal

Two men have been sentenced to jail time and ordered to return well over a billion dollars to the 1MDB fund — a Malaysian government development fund whose misuse led to former

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Japan issues emergency alert, braces for Typhoon Shanshan

As Typhoon Shanshan slowly approaches southwestern Japan, the country is bracing for a powerful storm. Airlines announced flight cancelations, and Toyota Motor will suspend operations at all of its domestic plants. Japan issued

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Italy: Two missing, feared dead in landslide

A landslide triggered by torrential rains has hit a southern Italian town near the city of Naples. Many residents were forced to evacuate, and a search is underway for a woman and

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Israeli army launches major operation in West Bank

Israel says its forces are “operating with full force” in the West Bank to combat “Iranian-Islamic infrastructures.” Health officials in the Palestinian territory say several Palestinians have been killed in fighting. The

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First rioter to breach US Capitol on January 6 sentenced

A 47-year-old man from Kentucky has been sentenced to 53 months in prison and ordered to pay $2,000 for unlawfully entering the Capitol building and disruptive conduct. The first rioter to breach the US

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North Korea’s Kim attends test-firing of new rocket launcher

North Korea said it test-fired a 240mm multiple rocket launcher with a new “guiding system.” The move came as the US and South Korea continued joint military drills. North Korea test-fired a 240mm

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Ukraine: Kyiv says 600 Russian soldiers captured in Kursk

The Ukrainian military said its troops had captured 600 Russian soldiers and 100 settlements in Kursk. Meanwhile, Kyiv says it has test-fired a Ukrainian-made ballistic missile for the first time. Ukraine has

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Sudan dam bursts in heavy rains; 30 dead, thousands impacted

Heavy rains and floods caused the Arbaat Dam near Port Sudan to burst, affecting about 50,000 people. Authorities say the death toll is likely to rise. A dam that burst in eastern Sudan amid

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Pakistan: Baluchistan militant attacks leave dozens dead

Separatist insurgents are thought to be behind the widespread assault in Pakistan’s oil-rich Baluchistan province. They ambushed a series of vehicles on a roadside, setting them alight and killing the occupants. A

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Iceland: 2 missing in ice cave collapse

The collapse of an ice cave in a glacier trapped four people from a group of 25 who were touring the area. Two were extracted with injuries while two more were still

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Germany: Solingen attack suspect named, remanded in custody

Prosecutors have identified the Syrian man who allegedly killed three people at a festival in western Germany. He was remanded in pre-trial detention, accused of murder and links to the “Islamic State”

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Nepal: 14 dead after Indian pilgrim bus plunges into river

The bus, carrying 40 people, left the highway near a central town as it traveled from the tourist city of Pokhara to the capital, Kathmandu. Fourteen people died and 16 were injured

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Germany: Berlin Zoo panda Meng Meng gives birth to twins

The cubs weigh less than 170 grams and are about 14 centimeters long. The German zoo said although both offspring are doing well, the first few days are critical for their survival.

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Nepal: 14 dead after Indian pilgrim bus plunges into river

The bus, carrying 40 people, left the highway near a central town as it traveled from the tourist city of Pokhara to the capital, Kathmandu. Fourteen people died and 16 were injured

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Mallorca taxi driver accuses German police of brutal attack

A Spanish taxi driver said that four German police officers from Essen attacked him over a lost cellphone. Four German holidaymakers in the Spanish island of Mallorca have been accused of assaulting and badly injuring

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Indonesia: Protests put halt to electoral law changes

Thousands clashed with police and attempted to storm parliament, in reaction to a plan to change the country’s electoral rules. Former President Joko Widodo has been accused of trying to establish a

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3 South Korean skiers killed in New Zealand highway crash

A van and a four-wheel drive collided in New Zealand’s South Island, killing 3 South Korean ski athletes. The island is home to New Zealand’s Southern Alps mountain range, which is popular

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