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Police make 295 arrests as ‘Block everything’ movement sweeps France
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Police make 295 arrests as ‘Block everything’ movement sweeps France

Road blockades, traffic slowdowns and other protests were widely spread during the first day of planned nationwide demonstrations…Read More

Frustration as rebels kill scores in two attacks in eastern Congo
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Frustration as rebels kill scores in two attacks in eastern Congo

Officials said late Tuesday that 71 people were killed at a funeral in Nyoto on Monday, and 18 others were

ICC opens In absentia hearing against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony
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ICC opens In absentia hearing against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony

Kony is being represented in absentia by a defense lawyer. Judges are expected to rule on the charges in the

Mali fuel blockade sparks fear and economic strain
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Mali fuel blockade sparks fear and economic strain

Now, as fuel trucks burn on the roads leading into the capital, many Malians fear that beyond the violence, the

Israel strike in Qatar draws global condemnation
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Israel strike in Qatar draws global condemnation

Israeli officials said the attack was aimed at Hamas’ headquarters in Doha, though details of how it was carried out

US and Egypt co-host Bright Star 25 joint military exercises
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US and Egypt co-host Bright Star 25 joint military exercises

This year’s Bright Star joint military exercises are wrapping up after almost two weeks of training outside Cairo…Read More

Nepal PM resigns as protesters torch politicians’ homes
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Nepal PM resigns as protesters torch politicians’ homes

Nepal’s prime minister resigned on Tuesday after nationwide protests over corruption and a government ban on social media left 19

Turkey: Tenager arrested over killing of two police officers in gun attack
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Turkey: Tenager arrested over killing of two police officers in gun attack

The motives of the 16-year-old suspect are under investigation, Turkey’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Monday…Read More

Africa aims to lead in green investments after US quit Paris Agreement
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Africa aims to lead in green investments after US quit Paris Agreement

African leaders aim to offer a global model for tackling the climate crisis through green investments, they said on Monday,

Deadly clashes in Kathmandu after social media ban sparks protests
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Deadly clashes in Kathmandu after social media ban sparks protests

Tens of thousands of people rallied in Kathmandu on Monday against Nepal’s ban on social media. Police opened fire, killing