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Gunfire mars Kansas City Super Bowl victory rally, one killed, up to 15 wounded

A blast of gunfire killed one person and wounded as many as 15 outside a landmark railroad station in Kansas City, Missouri, where the NFL champion Chiefs were celebrating their Super Bowl victory, sending crowds of fans scurrying for safety.

February 15, 2024 2:18 pm
 

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Biden urges GOP for Ukraine aid despite Trump's opposition

U.S. President Joe Biden and top officials are pushing House Speaker Mike Johnson for a vote on what the White House says is a critically needed funding bill for Ukraine’s war against Russia that is opposed by former President Donald Trump.

February 15, 2024 12:34 pm
 

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Indonesians wake to new presumed president Prabowo

After months of uncertainty, Indonesians on Thursday woke to a new presumed president, ex-special forces commander Prabowo Subianto, who appeared in unofficial counts to comfortably win the hotly contested election in a single round.

February 15, 2024 11:40 am
 

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Australia's unemployment hits 2-year high

After months of uncertainty, Indonesians on Thursday woke to a new presumed president, ex-special forces commander Prabowo Subianto, who appeared in unofficial counts to comfortably win the hotly contested election in a single round.

February 15, 2024 10:31 am
 

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US House speaker resists Ukraine, Israel bill

Republican U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson indicated again on Wednesday he has no immediate plans to allow the chamber to vote on a $95 billion package of international security assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

February 15, 2024 7:20 am
 

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Indian security fires tear gas at protesting farmers

Indian security forces fired tear gas at protesting farmers for a second day on Wednesday to stop tens of thousands from marching to the capital New Delhi to demand higher prices for their produce.

February 15, 2024 6:40 am
 

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Democrats pick up seat in US House as Suozzi wins in New York

Democratic former congressman Tom Suozzi won a special U.S. House of Representatives election in New York on Tuesday, narrowing an already razor-thin Republican majority that has struggled to pass legislation.

February 14, 2024 4:34 pm
 

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EU exempts iMessage and Bing from Rules

Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab has won an exemption for its iMessage and Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab for its Bing search engine from new EU tech rules after the companies convinced antitrust regulators their services are not gateways for businesses to reach end-users.

February 14, 2024 3:31 pm
 

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UN warns Israel: Rafah invasion could 'lead to slaughter'

The United Nations on Tuesday warned against an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, saying an offensive could “lead to a slaughter” in the southern region of the Palestinian enclave where more than 1 million people are sheltering.

February 14, 2024 1:40 pm
 

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Qantas pilots extend strike to six days

Qantas Airways’ (QAN.AX), opens new tab chartered flights unit said on Tuesday its pilots will now be on strike for six days starting this Wednesday, instead of the planned three days, as they continue their demand for higher pay.

February 14, 2024 11:17 am
 

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Biden criticizes Trump on NATO; urges Ukraine funding

President Joe Biden on Tuesday blasted comments about NATO by his likely 2024 election opponent Donald Trump, calling them “dangerous” and “un-American” and saying they raised the stakes for the U.S. Congress to approve new funding to support Ukraine.

February 14, 2024 10:43 am
 

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Australia power outages due to weather

Large chunks of Australia’s Victoria state lost power on Tuesday afternoon when a major power plant shut down because a storm knocked out parts of the state’s electricity transmission network.

February 14, 2024 8:24 am

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