Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 330 people
At least 330 people killed by Israeli air strikes on Gaza, the most intense since January ceasefire began, and after talks on extending the truce failed, Hamas health ministry says
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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 330 people
Clashes in South Sudan displace 50,000: UN
At least 50,000 people have been displaced in South Sudan since February as forces loyal to President Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar have clashed in the northwest, a UN agency said Tuesday.
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Clashes in South Sudan displace 50,000: UN
Western embassies in South Sudan offer to mediate after clashes
The embassies have also indicated that they are prepared to facilitate their discussion.
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Western embassies in South Sudan offer to mediate after clashes
Trump and Zelensky's stormy ties: From impeachment to truce proposal
For Zelensky, his Oval Office clash with Donald Trump was a stark demonstration of how important personal ties with Donald Trump will be to his chances of ending the war with Russia.
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Trump and Zelensky's stormy ties: From impeachment to truce proposal
'More and faster': UN calls to shrink buildings' carbon footprint
UN says countries must move rapidly to slash CO2 emissions from homes, offices, shops and other buildings -- a sector that accounts for a third of global greenhouse gas pollution
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'More and faster': UN calls to shrink buildings' carbon footprint
Stench of death as Sudan army, paramilitaries battle for capital
In a war-ravaged neighbourhood of Sudan's capital Khartoum, the stench from a gaping sewage pit is unbearable as Red Crescent workers pull a bloated body from deep underground.
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Stench of death as Sudan army, paramilitaries battle for capital
Putin and Trump to discuss Ukraine today
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump will speak by phone today, as one US official expressed hope the two could agree on a Ukraine ceasefire within weeks.
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Putin and Trump to discuss Ukraine today
Harambee Stars begin journey to uncharted waters
Nigeria seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history in qualifiers. Former South Africa star McCarthy vowed to take Kenya to the World Cup.
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Harambee Stars begin journey to uncharted waters
Sudan army makes gains as battle for Khartoum intensifies
Sudanese army forces advancing on Khartoum converged on Monday with troops in the capital's center, a military spokesman said.
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Sudan army makes gains as battle for Khartoum intensifies
Ghana president's X account hacked, promotes crypto scam
Ghana’s President John Mahama’s verified X account was hacked for 48 hours, with cybercriminals using it to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency project, his spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday.
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Ghana president's X account hacked, promotes crypto scam
Kenya must investigate mutilated bodies dumped in quarry: HRW
Human Rights Watch urged Kenya on Monday to conclude an investigation into mutilated bodies found in a quarry last year, and address claims that police blocked recovery efforts.
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Kenya must investigate mutilated bodies dumped in quarry: HRW
EU warns Trump's freeze of US-funded media risks aiding enemies
Trump's administration at the weekend started laying off staff at Voice of America and other broadcasters including Prague-based Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after freezing their funding.
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EU warns Trump's freeze of US-funded media risks aiding enemies
M23 says sending delegation to DRC peace talks
The M23 armed group, which has seized control of swathes of the eastern DRC, said on Monday it was sending a delegation to Angola for peace talks with the DRC government.
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M23 says sending delegation to DRC peace talks
Threatened by US, Canada hugs France and Britain close
With Canada's economy and even sovereignty under unprecedented threat from the US, Prime Minister Mark Carney has embarked on a trans-Atlantic trip to strengthen ties with France and Britain.
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Threatened by US, Canada hugs France and Britain close
NGOs fear new rules will make helping Palestinians 'almost impossible'
Aid workers in the Palestinian territories told AFP they are concerned that rules recently floated by Israel could make already difficult humanitarian work "almost impossible".
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NGOs fear new rules will make helping Palestinians 'almost impossible'
EU sanctions Rwandan commanders over M23 in DR Congo
The EU sanctioned three of Rwanda's military commanders and the head of its state mining agency on Monday over its support for armed fighters in the eastern DRC.
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EU sanctions Rwandan commanders over M23 in DR Congo
US strikes in Yemen kill 31 as Trump vows to end Huthi attacks
Trump vowed to "use overwhelming lethal force" and ordered Iran to "immediately" cut its support.
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US strikes in Yemen kill 31 as Trump vows to end Huthi attacks
Nightclub fire in North Macedonia kills at least 50: state agency
A fire that broke out at a nightclub in North Macedonia where more than a thousand people had gathered for a concert killed at least 50 people, state news agency MIA reported on Sunday.
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Nightclub fire in North Macedonia kills at least 50: state agency
Turkey calls on EU to lift Syria sanctions
 Turkey on Sunday called on the European Union to unconditionally lift sanctions on Syria, ahead of an international aid conference in Brussels.
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Turkey calls on EU to lift Syria sanctions
Hospitalised Pope says 'facing period of trial', body 'weak'
Pope Francis acknowledged on Sunday being fragile and "facing a period of trial", as he thanked well-wishers for prayers in a message from hospital.
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Hospitalised Pope says 'facing period of trial', body 'weak'
At least 33 dead as tornadoes ravage central US
At least 33 people have been killed and dozens more injured when tornadoes and violent storms raked across the central United States, as forecasters warned more severe weather was expected Sunday.
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At least 33 dead as tornadoes ravage central US
Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America
President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday put journalists at Voice of America and other US-funded broadcasters on leave.
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Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America
Hospitalised Pope Francis addresses frailty, calls body 'weak'
Pope Francis acknowledged being fragile and "facing a period of trial," as he thanked well-wishers Sunday for prayers in a message from hospital.
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Hospitalised Pope Francis addresses frailty, calls body 'weak'
South Africa says US expulsion of its ambassador 'regrettable'
The expulsion of Rasool, a former anti-apartheid campaigner, has added to rising tensions between Washington and Pretoria.
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South Africa says US expulsion of its ambassador 'regrettable'
Mozambique cyclone death toll rises to 16
Mozambique cyclone death toll rises to 16.
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Mozambique cyclone death toll rises to 16
US expels South African ambassador, claims he 'hates' Trump
US expels South African ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, declares him persona non grata; he is accused of ‘hating’ President Trump and America.
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US expels South African ambassador, claims he 'hates' Trump
HIV doctors urge US to reverse 'catastrophic' funding cuts
Hundreds of HIV doctors and researchers calls on the Trump to reverse its sweeping aid funding cuts, saying they are "doing catastrophic harm" to the global fight against AIDS.
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HIV doctors urge US to reverse 'catastrophic' funding cuts
African Union expresses 'deep concern' over crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray
A peace agreement in 2022 ended a brutal two-year war between Tigrayan rebels and the federal government that claimed up to 600,000 lives, according to some estimates.
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African Union expresses 'deep concern' over crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray
Families sent home to ruins of east DR Congo conflict
When the Banyene family were sent back to their home in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, all that had survived the fighting was a crumbling wall and sagging metal roof.
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Families sent home to ruins of east DR Congo conflict
Renowned US health research hub Johns Hopkins to slash 2,000 jobs
Johns Hopkins said Thursday it will lay off more than 2,000 employees around the world in the aftermath of the Trump administration's massive reduction in foreign aid funds.
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Renowned US health research hub Johns Hopkins to slash 2,000 jobs
China calls for 'dialogue' to resolve US trade tensions
China has called for "dialogue" with the US to resolve spiralling trade tensions that have seen the world's two largest economies impose a slew of tariffs on each other's imports.
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China calls for 'dialogue' to resolve US trade tensions
Fears grow of renewed conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray
Tigray was the scene of one of the most devastating wars of the century between 2020 and 2022, estimated to have claimed as many as 600,000 lives.
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Fears grow of renewed conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray
Rare "Blood Moon" to light up the sky in total lunar eclipse
It is the first total lunar eclipse since 2022, but there will be another this September.
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Rare "Blood Moon" to light up the sky in total lunar eclipse
Iraq repatriates more families from IS-linked Syria camp
Iraq has repatriated more than 150 additional families from Al-Hol camp in neighbouring Syria, an Iraqi security official said on Thursday.
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Iraq repatriates more families from IS-linked Syria camp
South Sudan arrests threatening fragile peace: HRW
At least 22 South Sudanese officials linked to Vice President Riek Machar allegedly arrested for threatening the country's peace, Human Rights Watch say.
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South Sudan arrests threatening fragile peace: HRW
Rwanda-backed M23 welcomes direct talks with DR Congo govt
M23 group welcomes DRC peace talks hosted by Angola's President Joao Lourenco in Luanda on March 18, urges President Tshisekedi to publicly commit to direct negotiations.
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Rwanda-backed M23 welcomes direct talks with DR Congo govt
Trump optimistic about potential Ukraine ceasefire
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country was ready to embrace a deal, and the United States had indicated it would issue a "strong" response if Putin refuses an accord.
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Trump optimistic about potential Ukraine ceasefire
Duterte says he is 'responsible' as ICC takes him into custody
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte  said he was prepared to accept responsibility as the ICC took him into custody to face charges over his war on drugs.
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Duterte says he is 'responsible' as ICC takes him into custody
Trump blasts Ireland on trade during traditional visit
Trump promised to respond to tariffs imposed by the EU in retaliation for new US levies on steel and aluminum -- an economic shockwave that could hit Ireland too.
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Trump blasts Ireland on trade during traditional visit
Captain of cargo ship in North Sea crash is Russian
The detained captain of a cargo ship which struck a tanker chartered by the US military is a Russian national, the owners of the container vessel said on Wednesday.
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Captain of cargo ship in North Sea crash is Russian