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Explosive 'devil comet' returns for 1st time in 71 years during April 8 eclipse
Officially named 12P/Pons-Brooks, the "devil comet" has periodic explosions.
March 18, 2024ISIS claims responsibility in deadly attack on Russia's Crocus City Hall attack
Gunmen opened fire on concertgoers in the attack, Russian media reported.
March 22, 2024Why 70% of the world's wine-growing regions could soon be unsuitable to grow grapes
Other regions farther to the north could start to produce more wine.
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Top UN court orders Israel to take measures to allow more humanitarian supplies including food and water into Gaza
Top UN court orders Israel to take measures to allow more humanitarian supplies including food and water into Gaza
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Russia arrests another suspect in concert hall attack that killed 143
Russia’s top investigative body says that another suspect has been detained as an accomplice in the attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed 143 people
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Latvia's foreign minister will step down after a probe over his office's use of private flights
Latvia’s top diplomat said on Thursday he will step down in the wake of a criminal probe over the use of expensive private flights by his office when he acted as the Baltic country’s prime minister between 2019-2023
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IDF still operating inside Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza
The Israeli raid on Gaza's largest hospital, Al-Shifa, is now in its tenth day. This comes as UNICEF says more than 200 schools have been directly hit by Israeli strikes since the war began.
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Ex-Gucci designer Alessandro Michele named the new creative head at Valentino
The former Gucci designer Alessandro Michele has been named the new creative director at Valentino, following the sudden departure last week of Pierpaolo Piccioli after 25 years
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Four people die in Spain in separate incidents after falling into sea along coast amid high winds
Emergency services in Spain say that four people have died in three separate incidents on Spain’s Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines after falling into the sea
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US Coast Guard searches for US Marine who went swimming in Puerto Rico during high surf advisory
The U.S. Coast Guard says it is searching for a U.S. marine who went swimming in high surf off Puerto Rico’s northeast coast while on vacation
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Algeria's government pushes staples to subsidized markets to stave off Ramadan shortages
Algeria’s government has flooded newly opened markets selling subsidized goods with pantry staples to stave off shortages during Islam’s holy month of Ramadan, when demand typically increases in Muslim-majority countries and prices tend to rise
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French lawmakers condemn 'bloody and murderous' 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters
French lawmakers have condemned an infamous 1961 police crackdown on Algerian protesters in Paris as a “bloody and murderous repression."
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Congo displacement reaches 'devastating level' as violence escalates
Nearly 800,000 people have been displaced in the Democratic of Congo in the last three months, according to the United Nations.
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Bahamian politician killed while fleeing from gunmen who demanded cash, police say
A well-known politician in the Bahamas has been killed when two gunmen opened fire on a group of people while trying to rob them
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Norwegians facing a shortage as Easter nears are hoarding eggs from neighboring Sweden
A shortage of eggs in shops during Holy Week has led Norwegians to flock to supermarkets across the border in Sweden and hoard the traditional Easter food
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Japan's leader seeks a meeting with North Korea and an end to deflation, to boost public support
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is reiterating his determination to work toward a summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to realize the return of Japanese people believed abducted by North Korean agents in the 1970s and 80s
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Palestinian Authority announces a new Cabinet as it faces calls for reform
The Palestinian Authority has announced the formation of a new Cabinet as it faces international pressure to reform
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Palestinian Authority, under international pressure to reform, announces new Cabinet
Palestinian Authority, under international pressure to reform, announces new Cabinet
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The British Museum names Nicholas Cullinan its new director as it tries to get over a rocky patch
The British Museum has appointed Nicholas Cullinan as its new director
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4 Canadian school boards sue Snapchat, TikTok and Meta for disrupting students' education
Four of the largest school boards in the Canadian province of Ontario have launched lawsuits against TikTok, Meta and SnapChat alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning
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King Charles stresses importance of kindness as he skips pre-Easter service amid cancer treatment
King Charles III stressed the importance of friendship and acts of caring in a recorded message delivered to a traditional pre-Easter church service, which the monarch skipped as he undergoes cancer treatment
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In Mali, Russian Wagner mercenaries are helping the army kill civilians, rights groups say
Rights groups say the Russian mercenary group known as Wagner is helping government forces in central and northern Mali carry out raids and drone strikes that have killed scores of civilians
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Congo displacement reaches 'devastating level' as violence escalates, aid groups warn
There has been a resurgence of violence as warring groups fight for territory.
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No joke: UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban
A British comedian has been ordered to remove a picture of a hot dog from a poster in London subway stations for his new standup show
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India court extends custody of top opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal for 4 more days
An Indian court has extended custody of a top opposition leader for four more days after his arrest last week triggered protests, as the country gears up for a general election starting next month
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Philippine leader warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea
The Philippine president says his government will take action against what he called dangerous attacks by the Chinese coast guard and suspected militia ships in the disputed South China Sea, saying, “Filipinos do not yield.”
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Pope, looking strong, issues marching orders to priests during Holy Thursday Mass
Pope Francis has washed and kissed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome prison
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Poland and Ukraine leaders cite progress on regulating Ukrainian food imports to ease farmer anger
Ukrainian and Polish leaders say they have made progress on regulating Ukraine food imports that have led to farmer protests in Europe
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German mail service stops using domestic flights to transport letters after nearly 63 years
Germany’s main national postal carrier has stopped using domestic flights to transport letters after nearly 63 years
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Putin says he won't start a war with NATO but Western bases hosting Ukraine F-16s would be targets
Russian President Vladimir Putin has scoffed at the possibility of his country launching an attack on a NATO member, calling it “sheer nonsense.”
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French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination
Lawmakers in France’s lower house of parliament have approved a bill that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, color or style of someone’s hair
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China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve
China says it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countries
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China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine after three years, as ties improve
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine after three years, as ties improve
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Top Chinese official says green, high tech development key as nation seeks to spur economy
A top Communist Party official says China is committed to introducing reforms that will upgrade the technological level of its largely manufacturing-based economy
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The Latest | Israel must open more land crossings into Gaza for aid, UN top court says
In a legally binding order, the top United Nations court says Israel must open more land crossings into Gaza for food, water, fuel and other supplies
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U.S. congressional delegation pledges continued defense support for Taiwan
A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation has pledged continued support for Taiwan, days after Congress approved $300 million in military aid for the self-governed island that’s claimed by China
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It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
Shoppers may get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this year
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China's latest EV is a 'connected' car from smart phone and electronics maker Xiaomi
Chinese smart consumer electronics maker Xiaomi is joining China's booming but crowded market for electric cars with a sporty high-tech sedan
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A fight to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David raises questions about freedom of expression
Michelangelo’s David has been a towering figure in Italian culture since its completion in 1504
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US journalist marks a year in a Russian prison as courts keep extending his time behind bars
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich marks a year behind bars on Friday following his arrest by Russian authorities who accuse him of espionage but have offered no supporting evidence
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Turkey's high-stakes mayoral races are expected to be close. Volunteer monitors will be key
With local elections across Turkey days away, legal experts are coaching thousands of volunteer election monitors on the rules they’ll need to watch for fraud and ensure a fair vote
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An airstrip is being built on a Yemeni island during the ongoing war, with 'I LOVE UAE' next to it
As Yemen’s Houthi rebels continue to target ships in a Mideast waterway, satellite pictures analyzed by The Associated Press show what appears to be a new airstrip being built at an entrance to that crucial maritime route
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Ukraine foreign minister arrives in New Delhi to boost ties with India, a historical ally of Russia
Ukraine's foreign minister has arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit to boost bilateral ties between the two countries
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No police charges for Taylor Swift's dad over paparazzi incident in Sydney
Taylor Swift’s father will not be charged over a photographer's claim that Scott Swift assaulted him on the Sydney waterfront hours after the pop star’s Australian tour ended last month
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Doctors visiting a Gaza hospital are stunned by the war's toll on Palestinian children
An international team of doctors was prepared for the worst before visiting a hospital in central Gaza
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Turkey struggles to stop violence against women
ABC News’ Maggie Rulli travels to Turkey to find out why femicide is on the rise there, and meets women who are fighting to stop it.
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Greek police clash with demonstrators protesting a concert by US military cadets
Police in Greece have clashed with Communist-backed demonstrators who tried to prevent a concert by U.S. military cadets
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France's Macron tells Brazilian execs that prospective Mercosur-EU deal is 'terrible' and outdated
French President Emmanuel Macron has told Brazilian executives that a proposed deal between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur is bad for both parties
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Prosecutors seeking 2.5-year prison sentence for former Spain soccer chief over kiss
A trial against Luis Rubiales over the nonconsensual kiss has not yet started.
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German zoo hosts Easter egg hunt for animals
Bears, macaques and mongooses at a zoo in Germany were treated to a festive surprise on Wednesday — their very own Easter egg hunt.
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Haiti's transitional council issues its first statement, signaling its creation is nearly complete
Members of a transitional presidential council who will be responsible for selecting a new prime minister for Haiti have issued their first official statement
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Hunger worsens in war-torn Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to reschedule a meeting between Israeli delegates and White House officials. UNICEF's James Elder speaks about the dire need for food in Gaza.
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