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Secretary-General selection process begins at UN
THE UNITED NATIONS, United States: The search for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations launched Tuesday, as member states…
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Vatican answers African bishops concerned about polygamy with document praising monogamous marriage
VATICAN CITY: The Vatican on Tuesday doubled down on the value of monogamous marriage between a man and woman, responding…
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Venezuela threatens to cancel landing rights of airlines that suspended flights
CARACAS: Carriers that suspended flights to Venezuela because of the US military buildup in Latin America have 48 hours to…
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FBI probes congressional Democrats who warned military about illegal orders
WASHINGTON: The FBI has requested interviews with six Democratic members of the US Congress who in a video message told…
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Italy now recognizes the crime of femicide and punishes it with life in prison
ROME: Italy’s parliament on Tuesday approved a law that introduces femicide into the country’s criminal law and punishes it with…
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Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted under Biden, memo obtained by The AP says
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration plans a review of all refugees admitted to the US during the Biden administration, according to…
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Afghanistan says Pakistani airstrikes in east of the country have killed 10 people, mostly children
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Tuesday accused Pakistan of launching overnight airstrikes in three eastern provinces, killing 10 civilians, including…
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Air India, Akasa cancel flights after Ethiopia volcano erupts
NEW DELHI: Indian airlines Air India and Akasa Air said on Tuesday they were canceling some flights after ash plumes…
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Germany’s Christmas markets open with festive cheer and tight security
BERLIN: Traditional Christmas markets opened across Germany on Monday, drawing revelers to their wooden stands with mulled grilled sausages, potato…
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Philippine president refuses to discuss family matters in public after sister’s drug allegation
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. refused to respond on Monday to an allegation by his estranged sister, a senator,…
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