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World Court to rule on jurisdiction in Russia

The United Nations’ highest court will rule whether it will hear a case in which Ukraine has accused Russia of violating international law by saying its invasion was launched to stop an alleged genocide.

January 30, 2024 2:09 pm
 

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Peru protests block access to Machu Picchu, stranding tourists

Protests in Peru are blocking access to Machu Picchu, one of South America’s most popular heritage sites.

January 30, 2024 12:33 pm
 

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Israel accuses 190 UN staff of being 'hardened' militants

An Israeli intelligence dossier that prompted a cascade of countries to halt funds for a U.N. Palestinian aid agency.

January 30, 2024 10:26 am
 

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Biden faces pressure to strike Iran after US troops killed

The killing of three U.S. troops and wounding of dozens more by Iran-backed militants is piling political pressure on President Joe Biden.

January 30, 2024 8:00 am
 

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Biden speaks on religious faith at South Carolina church

President Joe Biden spoke about his religious faith at services on Sunday at an African-American church in South Carolina, as he works to bolster Black support likely to prove crucial to his re-election chances in November.

January 29, 2024 5:40 pm
 

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Three US troops killed, up to 34 injured in Jordan drone strike linked to Iran

Three U.S. service members were killed and dozens may be wounded after an unmanned aerial drone attack on U.S. forces stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border, President Joe Biden and U.S. officials said on Sunday.

January 29, 2024 1:34 pm
 

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UN to punish staffers involved in 'terror,' urges UNRWA funding

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vowed to hold to account “any U.N. employee involved in acts of terror”.

January 29, 2024 7:05 am
 

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Shunned in computer age, cursive makes a comeback in California

A generation of children who learned to write on screens is now going old school.

January 28, 2024 6:01 pm
 

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Trafigura assesses Red Sea risks after tanker attacked by Houthis

Commodities trader Trafigura said it was assessing the security risks of further Red Sea voyages.

January 28, 2024 4:13 pm
 

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French farmers keep Paris roadblock threat as protests endure

French farmers maintained nationwide protests and kept their threat of roadblocks around Paris.

January 28, 2024 2:48 pm
 

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Putin derides 'Russophobia' in Europe at World War Two memorial

Russian President Vladimir Putin castigated Europe on Saturday for “Russophobia” and criticized the Baltic States over human rights at the unveiling of a World War Two memorial.

January 28, 2024 12:43 pm
 

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Gunmen in Iran kill nine Pakistanis days after tit-for-tat strikes

Unidentified gunmen killed nine Pakistani workers in a restive southeastern border area of Iran.

January 28, 2024 11:03 am

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