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Monterey Park shooting: Local residents in shock and sorrow

Local residents are expressing their shock after a mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, that left at least 10 people dead and at least 10 others wounded.

January 23, 2023 6:02 am
 

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Six more classified documents seized at Biden home

US Department of Justice (DoJ) investigators have found six more classified documents during a 13-hour search of President Joe Biden’s home in Delaware, a lawyer for Mr Biden says.

January 22, 2023 5:10 pm
 

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Over 50 injured in Peru as protests cause 'nationwide chaos'

Dozens of Peruvians were injured after tensions flared again on Friday night as police clashed with protesters in anti-government demonstrations that are spreading across the country.

January 22, 2023 4:36 pm
 

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India asks Twitter to block links of BBC film critical of Modi

The Indian government has directed Twitter and YouTube to block links sharing a BBC documentary, which takes a critical look at the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the deadly 2002 Gujarat riots, according to local media and an adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

January 22, 2023 1:10 pm
 

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Brazil's army chief sacked after congress riots

Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has sacked the country’s army chief, two weeks after rioting in the capital.

January 22, 2023 11:20 am
 

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Sydney beaches close after shark attacks dolphin

Several popular beaches in Sydney have been closed after sharks attacked a dolphin in waters near the city.

January 22, 2023 10:31 am
 

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Uphill battle looms for New Zealand's next PM

New Zealand MP Chris Hipkins says succeeding Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after her shock decision to resign amounts to “the biggest responsibility and the biggest privilege of my life”.

January 22, 2023 8:32 am
 

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California celebrates first official Lunar New Year

The alleyways have been cleaned, ruby-red lanterns hang overhead and Reverend Norman Fong is on the lookout for a microphone.

January 21, 2023 4:27 pm
 

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Despite tear gas, Peru protesters vow to keep demonstrating

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Peru’s capital Friday and were met with volleys of tear gas for the second straight day, as demonstrators made clear they will keep up their mobilizations to demand the resignation of President Dina Boluarte.

January 21, 2023 3:27 pm
 

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No Leopard tanks for Ukraine as NATO allies fail to agree

The United States and its allies failed to agree on supplying coveted German battle tanks to Ukraine as Russia issued veiled threats the war could escalate in Europe.

January 21, 2023 2:36 pm
 

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UK PM fined for not wearing seatbelt

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been fined for not wearing a seatbelt in a moving car while filming a social media video.

January 21, 2023 1:16 pm
 

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U.S. officials advise Ukraine to wait on offensive

Senior U.S. officials are advising Ukraine to hold off on launching a major offensive against Russian forces until the latest supply of U.S. weaponry is in place and training has been provided, a senior Biden administration official said on Friday.

January 21, 2023 10:17 am

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