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UN approves updated cholera vaccine that could help fight surge in cases
The World Health Organization has approved a version of a widely used cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases…
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Everything about the world’s largest democratic election now underway in India
The world’s largest democratic election could also be one of its most consequential. With a population of over 1.4 billion…
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Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia university in New York
Police arrested more than 100 pro-Palestinian student protesters at New York’s Columbia University Thursday, a day after the president of the…
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Watch: North Korea releases song praising leader Kim Jong Un as ‘friendly father’
North Korea has released a new song praising leader Kim Jong Un for being a “friendly father” and a “great leader,” in…
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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Turkey’s north
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 shook the northern Turkish province of Tokat on Thursday, Turkey’s AFAD disaster management…
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Maldives High Court frees jailed ex-President Abdulla Yameen
Jailed former Maldives president Abdulla Yameen was freed Thursday after the High Court overturned his conviction and 11-year prison sentence…
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UN chief warns Mideast on brink of ‘full-scale regional conflict’
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday painted a dark picture of the situation in the Middle East, warning that spiraling…
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Italy arrests ‘most wanted’ US fugitive in St Peter’s Square
Italian police arrested a “most wanted” US fugitive last week who was carrying three concealed knives in a crowded St…
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US, Israel to hold virtual meeting Thursday on Rafah
Senior US and Israeli officials will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday about Israel’s plans for the southern Gaza city…
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Russia slams France seizure of Putin’s ex-wife’s partner’s villa
The Kremlin on Thursday denounced the seizure in France of a villa allegedly owned by Russian businessman Artur Ocheretny, the new partner…
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