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April 17, 2024German court backs intelligence agency's designation of far-right party as suspected extremist case
A court has ruled that Germany’s domestic intelligence agency was justified in designating the far-right Alternative for Germany as a suspected case of extremism, rejecting an appeal from the opposition party
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Germany limits cash benefit payments for asylum-seekers
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Vast coin collection of Danish magnate is going on sale a century after his death
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Far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces to counter China threats
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Violence is traumatizing Haitian kids. Now the country's breaking a taboo on mental health services
Violence is traumatizing Haitian children
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More bodies found in Indonesia after flash floods killed dozens and submerged homes
Rescuers have recovered more bodies after monsoon rains triggered flash floods on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island, bringing down torrents of cold lava and mud
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Ukraine strikes Russian apartment building killing 15 people, officials say
At least 13 bodies were recovered from the rubble, Russian officials said.
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Lightning bolt strikes volcano in Guatemala
Onlookers couldn't believe their eyes as a bolt of lightning appeared to burst from an erupting volcano in Guatemala.
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A plane with 3 aboard lands without landing gear at an Australian airport after burning off fuel
It circled an Australian airport for almost three hours to burn off fuel.
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Fires used as weapon in Sudan conflict destroyed more towns in west than ever in April, study says
The fires destroyed more towns in west than ever in April, study says.
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches US, Minnesota under air quality alert
Minnesota's air quality alert issued Sunday will remain active on Monday.
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Catalan separatists lose majority in a regional election in a boost to Spain's prime minister, preliminary results show
Catalan separatists lose majority in a regional election in a boost to Spain's prime minister, preliminary results show
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8 people reported killed in a shooting on the southern edge of Mexico City
Authorities in Mexico say a mass shooting in a mountain township beset by crime just south of Mexico City resulted in several deaths
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Putin appoints Sergei Shoigu as head of Russia's national security council
Putin appoints Sergei Shoigu as head of Russia's national security council
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Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes replacing Sergei Shoigu as the country's defense minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes replacing Sergei Shoigu as the country's defense minister
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Commuter rail service in northeast Spain has been disrupted by theft of copper cables near Barcelona
Spanish rail authorities say commuter rail service serving Barcelona and northeastern Spain has suffered major disruption because of the theft of copper cables from a train installation
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Tunisian lawyers call for strike over arrest of their colleague amid crackdown on dissent
Hooded police raided Tunisia’s bar association headquarters and arrested a lawyer as authorities escalated a broad government crackdown that’s ensnared political dissidents, non-governmental organizations and Black migrants
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Nigeria's fashion and dancing styles are in the spotlight as Harry and Meghan visit Lagos
Nigeria’s fashion and traditional dances were at full display during Prince Harry and Meghan's visit to the country's largest city, Lagos
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UK foreign secretary says halting arms sales to Israel would only strengthen Hamas
Britain's foreign secretary has said that halting arms exports to Israel is “not a wise path” and would only strengthen Hamas
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Rebels kill at least 4 people during an attack on a Central African Republic mining town
Authorities say that anti-government rebels in the Central African Republic have carried out an attack in a village known for gold mining
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North Macedonia's new president reignites a spat with Greece at her inauguration ceremony
Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova has been sworn as the first female president of North Macedonia and has immediately reignited a diplomatic spat with neighboring Greece
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Swiss fans get ready to welcome Eurovision winner Nemo back home
Swiss Eurovision fans were getting ready to give a hero’s welcome to singer Nemo, who won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with “The Code,” an operatic pop-rap ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing a nongender identity
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A magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Mexico-Guatemala border
A strong earthquake has shaken the border of Mexico and Guatemala driving frightened residents into the streets
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A 6.4-magnitude earthquake shakes the Mexico-Guatemala border; no immediate report of damage
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake shakes the Mexico-Guatemala border; no immediate report of damage
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German men with the strongest fingers compete in Bavaria's 'Fingerhakeln' wrestling championship
Despite the threat of dislocated fingers and strained muscles, over 150 Bavarian men came together Sunday to compete in Germany’s unique national championship of “Fingerhakeln,” or finger wrestling.
The “finger wrestlers” met in a big beer tent in the small southern village of Bernbeuren. Around 1,000 visitors cheered on the all-male contestants as they gulped down their national beer and world-famous German sausages while Bavarian live music filled the air.
Finger wrestling, a well-known competitive sport in Germany’s Alpine region and neighboring Austria, originated as a way to settle disputes.
In each round, two competitors sit on opposite sides of a solid table and each hooks one finger — usually the middle finger — through opposite sides of a small leather loop. As soon as a referee signals the start, a contestant tries to pull the other across the table swiftly. The whole thing usually lasts a few seconds, and digits put out of their joints are common. The winner moves to...
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Putin appoints Sergei Shoigu as secretary of Russia’s national security council
Putin also proposed replacing Sergei Shoigu as defense minister.
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Apartment building partially collapses in a Russian border city after shelling. At least 13 killed
An apartment building has partially collapsed in the Russian border city of Belgorod, and officials say at least 13 people have been killed and 20 others injured
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Canadian police announce the arrest of a fourth Indian suspect in the killing of a Sikh activist
A fourth Indian national living in Canada has been charged in the slaying of a Sikh separatist leader last June that became the center of a diplomatic spat with India
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Flash floods in northern Afghanistan sweep away livelihoods, leaving hundreds dead and missing
Victims of the devastating floods in northern Afghanistan are burying the dead and looking for the loved ones still missing
May 12
May 12
A police officer was killed in Pakistan-held Kashmir during protests against price hikes
A protest against rising costs of food, fuel and utility bills has turned violent in Pakistani-controlled portion of Kashmir, leaving a police officer dead and dozens of people injured
May 12
May 12
Israel pushes deeper into Rafah, fights Hamas in northern Gaza
Israeli forces are battling militants across Gaza, including in the north.
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May 12
Flash floods and cold lava flow hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island. At least 37 people were killed
Heavy rains and torrents of cold lava and mud flowing down a volcano's slopes on Indonesia’s Sumatra island have triggered flash floods
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May 12
A fire burns down a shopping complex housing 1,400 outlets in Poland's capital
A major fire broke out in a vast shopping complex in the Polish capital that housed some 1,400 shops and service outlets
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Wildfire in Canada's British Columbia forces thousands to evacuate. Winds push smoke into Alberta
Canadian authorities are urging all remaining residents in a town in British Columbia to leave immediately, despite improving weather conditions, after thousands were evacuated due to a fast-growing wildfire
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A rural Ugandan community is a hot spot for sickle cell disease. But one patient gives hope
There can be lifelong challenges for people with sickle cell disease in rural Uganda, where it remains poorly understood
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May 12
With the shock of Oct. 7 still raw, profound sadness and anger grip Israel on its Memorial Day
Memorial Day is always a somber occasion in Israel
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May 12
Sherpa guide Kami Rita scales Mount Everest for 29th time, extending his own record again
One of greatest climbing guides on Mount Everest has scaled the world’s highest peak for the 29th time, again extending his record for most times to the summit
May 12
May 12
At least 11 dead, mostly students, in Indonesia bus crash after brakes apparently failed, police say
Indonesian officials say a bus slammed into cars and motorbikes after its brakes apparently malfunctioned in West Java province, killing at least 11 people, mostly students, and injuring dozens of others
May 12
May 12
Rise in UK knife attacks leads to a crackdown and stokes public anxiety
Knife crimes are on the rise in England and Wales, and a string of deadly attacks in recent years has stoked public anxiety and led to calls for the government to do more
May 12
May 12
Wary of wars in Gaza and Ukraine, old foes Turkey and Greece test a friendship initiative
Old foes Turkey and Greece are set to test a five-month-old friendship initiative when Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits Ankara
May 12
May 12
Catalan separatists lose majority as Spain's pro-union Socialists win regional elections
Separatist parties are in danger of losing their decade-long hold of power in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia
May 12
May 12
In progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ community says President Milei has turned back the clock
A quota law in Argentina that promotes the inclusion of transgender people in the workforce has helped many find jobs, including a former sex worker who was hired in the country’s Foreign Ministry
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