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Mozambique's top court confirms ruling party win in disputed election

Mozambique’s top court confirmed the ruling party Frelimo’s victory in an October election, which has sparked massive protests by opposition groups who say the vote was rigged.

December 24, 2024 3:07 pm
 

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Trump transition team plans immediate WHO withdrawal

Members of Donald Trump’s presidential transition team are laying the groundwork for the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization on the first day of his second term, according to a health law expert familiar with the discussions.

December 24, 2024 2:27 pm
 

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Qatar and Jordan pledge support to Syria

Qatar is ready to invest in Syria’s energy sector and ports, the de facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa said after meeting a senior Qatari official in Damascus, as his new Islamist-led administration widened contacts with Arab states.

December 24, 2024 1:36 pm
 

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Over 200 killed in Haiti's Cite Soleil massacre

At least 207 people were killed by members of the Wharf Jeremie gang in Haiti’s portside neighborhood of Cite Soleil earlier this month.

December 24, 2024 12:19 pm
 

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Italy to prolong war supplies to Ukraine until the end of 2025

Italy’s cabinet on Monday passed a law decree that allows it to continue supplying until the end of 2025 “means, materials and equipment” to Ukraine to support its war effort against Russia, a government statement said.

December 24, 2024 11:41 am
 

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El Salvador lawmakers overturn mining ban in win for president

El Salvador’s legislature overturned a seven-year-old ban on metals mining, a move that President Nayib Bukele had pushed for to boost economic growth, but that environmental groups had opposed.

December 24, 2024 10:22 am
 

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House Ethics report finds evidence Matt Gaetz paid for sex and drugs

A US House Ethics Committee’s report into Matt Gaetz has found “substantial evidence” he paid for sex with a 17-year-old girl and used illicit drugs while in office.

December 24, 2024 8:10 am
 

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Trudeau faces pressure to resign

The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose party looks set to lose power early next year, is under increasing pressure from his own legislators to step down and let someone else take over.

December 24, 2024 7:30 am
 

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Tens of thousands gather in anti-government protest in Belgrade

Tens of thousands of people gathered in central Belgrade on Sunday to protest against President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), whom they blame for a railway station roof collapse last month that killed 15 people.

December 23, 2024 4:25 pm
 

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Mozambique's death toll from Cyclone Chido rises to 94

Mozambique’s death toll from Cyclone Chido has risen to 94, news agency AFP said, citing the country’s disaster management agency.

December 23, 2024 3:11 pm
 

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Sudan's RSF says seizes back control of key Darfur base from army allies

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized back control of a key logistical base in North Darfur, the paramilitary group said, a day after it was taken by rival forces allied with Sudan’s army.

December 23, 2024 2:00 pm
 

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Suspect in German Christmas market attack held on murder charges

A man suspected of ploughing a car through crowds at a German Christmas market in an attack that killed five people and injured scores faces multiple charges of murder and attempted murder, police said.

December 23, 2024 1:12 pm

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