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Jamaican music star’s murder conviction overturned
Read MoreJudges in London rule that there was juror misconduct and bribery in Vybz Kartel’s original trial.Judges in London rule that there was juror misconduct and bribery in Vybz Kartel’s original trial.
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Book bans in US schools and libraries surged to record highs in 2023
Read More Though the list is broad, many of the 4,240 books were targeted because they related to issues of LGBTQ+ communities or race More books were banned in 2023 in US schools and libraries than any other year for which records have been kept, the American Library Association (ALA) reported on Thursday. Many of…
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Trump arrives at Florida court to try to dismiss classified documents case
Read More Attorneys will present two arguments to toss out criminal charges for withholding documents at Mar-a-Lago Attorneys will present two arguments to toss out criminal charges for withholding documents at Mar-a-Lago
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The Sacrifice Zone
Read MorePeople and Power travels to Zambia to investigate one of the world’s worst ‘sacrifice zones’.People and Power travels to Zambia to investigate one of the world’s worst ‘sacrifice zones’.
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50 die in witchcraft rituals after drinking “mysterious liquid”
Read MoreLuzia Filemone, a local councilor, accused traditional healers of administering the deadly concoction.Luzia Filemone, a local councilor, accused traditional healers of administering the deadly concoction.
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Bidens Balancing Act: Israels National Security vs Palestinians Humanitarian Crisis
Read More NEW YORK, Mar 14 (IPS) – In recent weeks, the Biden administration has found itself facing a serious dilemma as to how to balance its commitment to Israel’s national security along with the humanitarian crisis facing the Palestinians in Gaza. Read the full story, “Bidens Balancing Act: Israels National Security vs Palestinians Humanitarian…
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NATO chief warns allies against ‘historic mistake’
Read More Jens Stoltenberg has called for more Ukraine aid, insisting that allowing Russia to prevail in the conflict would be a “grave” error NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has warned members of the bloc against committing a “historic mistake” by allowing Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, to secure victory in the Ukraine conflict. Speaking…
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Kim Jong Un visits troops, urges them to complete “preparations for war”
Read MoreNorth Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un test drove one of the country’s new tanks and urged troops to be ready for war.North Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un test drove one of the country’s new tanks and urged troops to be ready for war.
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Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying it’s a ‘grave mistake’ to dismiss two-state solution
Read More Democratic leader’s condemnation of Netanyahu comes amid Israeli PM’s split with Biden over Rafah invasion Democratic leader’s condemnation of Netanyahu comes amid Israeli PM’s split with Biden over Rafah invasion
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Survivors of rescued Mediterranean ship say dozens died during the voyage
Read MoreAt least 60 people died as the boat spent about a week lost at sea after leaving Libya, survivors tell rescuers.At least 60 people died as the boat spent about a week lost at sea after leaving Libya, survivors tell rescuers.
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US Delivers Both Life –and Death– to a Devastated Gaza
Read More UNITED NATIONS, Mar 14 (IPS) – The Biden administration’s sheer hypocrisy is reflected in its policy of dropping food packages into a devastated Gaza, while at the same time, it continues to arm Israel with missiles and heavy artillery to kill Palestinian civilians suffering hunger and starvation. As US Congressman Ro Khanna (Democrat…
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Tories urged to return further £5m donation made by Frank Hester
Read More Scottish Tory leader says all of Hester’s donations should be reviewed after racist and misogynistic comments UK politics – latest updates The Conservative party has been urged to decline or return a reported further £5m donation made by Frank Hester, whose remarks about Diane Abbott have been widely condemned as racist and misogynistic.…
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Chuck Schumer calls on Israel to hold new elections during Senate speech
Read More The majority leader signaled his impatience with the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in face of growing Gaza death toll Middle East crisis – live updates The Senate majority leader, Chuck Schumer, called on Israel to hold new elections, saying he believed the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, had “lost his way” in…
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SpaceX launches new mammoth rocket into space on third try
Read MoreThe most powerful rocket system ever built lifted-off from its base in southeast Texas at around 08:25 local time (13:25 GMT).The most powerful rocket system ever built lifted-off from its base in southeast Texas at around 08:25 local time (13:25 GMT).
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Zimbabwe police hold sect leader and free children
Read MoreOfficers said that Ishmael Chokurongerwa led a sect with more than 1,000 members in Harare.Officers said that Ishmael Chokurongerwa led a sect with more than 1,000 members in Harare.
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‘The war made me ugly’ says Palestinian girl
Read MoreA young girl in Gaza says witnessing all the death and destruction in Israel’s war has made her ugly.A young girl in Gaza says witnessing all the death and destruction in Israel’s war has made her ugly.
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Lauren Boebert rules herself out of special election for Ken Buck’s seat – because she doesn’t want to ‘confuse voters’
Read More ‘The establishment concocted a swampy backroom deal to try to rig an election I’m winning by 25 points,’ congresswoman claims ‘The establishment concocted a swampy backroom deal to try to rig an election I’m winning by 25 points,’ congresswoman claims
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How will Pakistan’s new government manage the US-China rivalry?
Read MorePM Sharif will need to play a delicate balancing game to secure much-needed economic support from the US and China.PM Sharif will need to play a delicate balancing game to secure much-needed economic support from the US and China.
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Spanish congress passes amnesty law for Catalan separatists
Read More Passing of bill will come as relief for PM, Pedro Sánchez, who has gambled his political future on the concession Spain’s congress has approved the controversial and divisive Catalan amnesty bill that regional separatists demanded in return for helping the country’s Socialist-led coalition government back into office following last year’s inconclusive general election.…
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The U.S. Now Has Its First Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Farm
Read More America’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm is officially open, a long-awaited moment that helps pave the way for a succession of large wind farms. Danish wind energy developer Ørsted and the utility Eversource built a 12-turbine wind farm called South Fork Wind 35 miles (56 kilometers) east of Montauk Point, New York. New…
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Kamala Harris to make historic visit to abortion clinic in Minnesota – US politics live
Read More Harris’s trip to Planned Parenthood clinic will be first time a president or vice-president has visited a reproductive health clinic Lawyers for Donald Trump are expected to argue that the federal criminal case charging him with retaining classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago club should be thrown out on grounds of presidential immunity. US…
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Former Trump Treasury Secretary says he’s putting together group to buy TikTok
Read More Former Trump Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has said that he’s putting together an investor group to possibly buy TikTok. Former Trump Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has said that he’s putting together an investor group to possibly buy TikTok.
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Rex Heuermann’s wife says she’s ‘given him the benefit of the doubt’ over Gilgo Beach murders
Read More Asa Ellerup, who shares two adult children with the accused serial killer, says he is ‘not capable of the crimes he is accused of’ Asa Ellerup, who shares two adult children with the accused serial killer, says he is ‘not capable of the crimes he is accused of’
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Pakistan PM Sharif holds icebreaker meeting with opposition PTI leader
Read MoreThe meeting was the first sign of the PTI and Sharif’s PMLN parties showing a willingness to accept their differences.The meeting was the first sign of the PTI and Sharif’s PMLN parties showing a willingness to accept their differences.
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Kamala Harris to make historic visit to abortion clinic in Minnesota – US politics live
Read More Harris’s trip to Planned Parenthood clinic will be first time a president or vice-president has visited a reproductive health clinic This will be Kamala Harris’ third trip to Minnesota as vice president, and the sixth stop on her nationwide “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour. There are no restrictions on abortion at any stage…
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North Korea’s Kim test-drives new tank during military drills
Read MoreKim tells troops to complete ‘war preparations’ during military demonstration as South Korea and US wrap joint drills.Kim tells troops to complete ‘war preparations’ during military demonstration as South Korea and US wrap joint drills.
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Gaza residents observe Ramadan in war-damaged mosques
Read More Despite war and damaged mosques in Gaza, residents continue to observe Ramadan. Despite war and damaged mosques in Gaza, residents continue to observe Ramadan.
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60 migrants die as boat sinks in Mediterranean, survivors say
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60 migrants die as boat sinks in Med, survivors say
Read MoreShipwreck survivors tell rescuers they had set sail from Libya a week earlier.Shipwreck survivors tell rescuers they had set sail from Libya a week earlier.
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Family dog accidentally fills kitchen with fire and smoke
Read MoreThe incident has prompted a warning from emergency responders about the importance of kitchen fire safety.The incident has prompted a warning from emergency responders about the importance of kitchen fire safety.
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UK embarks on post-Brexit trade talks with Turkey
Read More Talks offer ‘huge opportunities’ but come at a delicate time after Ankara held up Sweden’s accession to Nato The UK and Turkey have started talks about a post-Brexit free trade agreement targeting the service sector of the economy. The UK government said there were “huge opportunities” for British businesses in exporting to Turkey,…
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Israeli military admits mistaking bike for RPG in Gaza killing
Read MoreThe Israeli army has admitted mistaking a bicycle for a rocket-propelled grenade launcher.The Israeli army has admitted mistaking a bicycle for a rocket-propelled grenade launcher.
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A decade later, Liberians remember those who died in Ebola outbreak
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Hester’s remarks ‘horrific’ but not extremist, says Gove – UK politics live
Read More Communities secretary asked about Tory donor’s views says ‘an individual comment’ would not be enough to warrant scrutiny under new extremism rules In his speech Keir Starmer has just confirmed that Labour would stop ticket touts buying up tickets for events and re-selling them at rip-off prices. This is what Labour said about…
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First Thing: Israeli tank shelling that killed journalist broke international law, UN finds
Read More Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah, 37, and colleagues ‘clearly identifiable’. Plus, house votes to force TikTok owner to divest or face ban Good morning. An Israeli tank that killed a Reuters journalist and wounded six others in Lebanon last year fired two 120mm rounds at a group of “clearly identifiable journalists” in violation of…
