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Police ban planned Quran burning protest in Norway

Police in Norway have banned a planned protest including the burning of a copy of the Islamic holy book, the Quran, hours after the Turkish foreign ministry summoned the Norwegian ambassador to complain.

February 3, 2023 7:20 am
 

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Stall on Samoan seasonal worker scheme 'a huge letdown'

Samoa’s temporary ban on participating in seasonal worker schemes has impacted many workers hoping to go overseas.

February 2, 2023 5:42 pm
 

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US seeks deal on Philippines bases to complete arc around China

If you look at a map of East Asia, you can see an arc of US alliances stretching from South Korea and Japan in the north to Australia in the south.

February 2, 2023 4:13 pm
 

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Democratic-backed Connecticut bill would ban ‘Latinx’ term

A group of Hispanic lawmakers in Connecticut has proposed that the state follow Arkansas’ lead and ban the term “Latinx” from official government documents, calling it offensive to Spanish speakers.

February 2, 2023 12:33 pm
 

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Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols’ funeral

Tyre Nichols ’ family and friends remembered him with songs of faith and emotional tributes Wednesday, blending a celebration of his life with outraged calls for police reform after the brutal beating he endured at the hands of Memphis police.

February 2, 2023 11:27 am
 

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Ukraine billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky targeted in new anti-corruption swoop

Ukraine has launched a fresh wave of anti-corruption raids on high-profile figures, including one of the country’s richest men, Ihor Kolomoisky.

February 2, 2023 11:02 am
 

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Iranian couple handed prison sentence for dancing in the streets

An Iranian couple, both social media influencers, have been given lengthy prison sentences after a video emerged of them dancing in a main square in the capital Tehran.

February 2, 2023 10:15 am
 

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Qatar Airways, Airbus reach settlement in A350 legal case

Qatar Airways and Airbus have reached a settlement in a long-standing legal dispute over the safety of the A350 jetliner.

February 2, 2023 9:10 am
 

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No classified documents found at president's beach house

No classified documents were found during an FBI search of President Joe Biden’s home in Rehoboth, Delaware, his lawyer says.

February 2, 2023 8:20 am
 

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Pope Francis in DR Congo: A million celebrate Kinshasa Mass

Pope Francis has celebrated one of his biggest Masses, with around a million attendees in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, estimates say.

February 2, 2023 7:21 am
 

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New York attorney general calls for new sanctions against Donald Trump

New York’s attorney general on Tuesday asked a judge to sanction former U.S. President Donald Trump, his adult children, the Trump Organization and their lawyers over their responses to her $250 million civil fraud lawsuit against them.

February 1, 2023 5:31 pm
 

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Pakistan mosque blast: What is behind the deadly attack?

Authorities are investigating how a suicide bomber killed at least 100 people at a mosque in a high security zone in Peshawar, Pakistan.

February 1, 2023 3:57 pm

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