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Two men questioned in Lebanon at Turkey's request over 2019 escape of former Nissan tycoon Ghosn
Lebanese judicial authorities have questioned two people at the request of Turkey on suspicion of being involved in the 2019 escape of auto tycoon...
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Cuba arrests 17 for allegedly helping recruit some of its citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Cuban authorities have arrested 17 people in connection with what they described as a network to recruit Cuban nationals to fight for Russia in...
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Sri Lanka's ruling coalition defeats a no-confidence motion against the health minister
Sri Lanka's ruling coalition on Friday defeated a no-confidence motion against the country's health minister who has been accused of allegedly...
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Indonesia says China has pledged $21B in new investment to strengthen ties
Visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday pledged $21.7 billion in new Chinese investment in Indonesia to strengthen the countries' economic and...
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German lawmakers approve a contentious plan to replace fossil-fuel heating
German lawmakers on Friday approved contentious legislation for the replacement of fossil-fuel heating systems, passing a major climate policy plan...
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Israel says it will reopen the main cargo crossing to Gaza on Sunday, a relief for Gazan producers
Israel announced plans to reopen the Gaza Strip's main cargo crossing on Sunday after closing it earlier this week, claiming authorities had found...
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German intelligence employee and acquaintance charged with treason for passing secrets to Russia
An employee of Germany's foreign intelligence service and an acquaintance have been charged with treason for allegedly passing secret documents to...
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North Korea says it has launched a new nuclear attack submarine to counter U.S. naval power
North Korea said Friday it has launched a purported nuclear attack submarine it has been developing for years, a step leader Kim Jong Un described...
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Hurricane Lee could become first Category 5 storm of the Atlantic season, forecasters warn
Hurricane Lee whirled through open waters on Thursday as forecasters warned it could become the first Category 5 storm of the Atlantic season.
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2 attacks by Islamist insurgents in Mali leave 49 civilians and 15 soldiers dead, military says
Two attacks by Islamist insurgents in the restive north of Mali on Thursday killed 49 civilians and 15 government soldiers, according to a...
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Too many tourists? Visitors to Venice, Italy about to get hit with entrance fees for day trips
Venice will try out an entrance fee for day trippers to the Italian municipality's Old City for a 30-day period in spring 2024, city officials...
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U.S. announces new $600 million aid package for Ukraine to boost counteroffensive
The Pentagon announced a new $600 million package of long-term aid to Ukraine on Thursday, providing funding for an array of weapons and other...