Economy
Accounts of child survivors shed light on surge of rape and sexual violence in conflict-torn DRC
Editor’s Note: Warning: This story contains descriptions of rape and sexual violence. Sixteen-year-old Darkuna watched, terrified, as six gun-wielding men...
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China, Russia and Iran set to hold talks in Beijing as Trump pushes for new nuclear deal with Tehran
China is hosting diplomats from Iran and Russia for talks on Tehran’s nuclear program Friday as Beijing aims to position...
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European region sees highest number of measles cases in 25 years, WHO says
Measles cases in the European region surged last year to reach their highest levels since 1997, the World Health Organization...
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Greenland’s prime minister summons party leaders after Trump doubles down on annexation
The outgoing prime minister of Greenland on Thursday said he would summon party leaders to strengthen their rejection of US...
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Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to peace treaty after nearly four decades of war
Armenian and Azerbaijani officials said Thursday that both countries have agreed to a peace agreement set to end nearly four...
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Naples residents camp out after 4.4 magnitude earthquake hits amid weeks of seismic activity
Summary A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Naples, Italy early Thursday, forcing residents to camp outside amid ongoing seismic activity....
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Kremlin casts doubt on US ceasefire plan as American envoy arrives in Moscow
A Russian presidential aide has cast doubt on a US ceasefire proposal for Ukraine, as American special envoy Steve Witkoff...
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Ukraine loses grip on key Russian territory, as Trump says peace ‘is up to Russia now’
Russian forces have recaptured Sudzha, the largest town that Ukraine once occupied in the Kursk region, according to Moscow, threatening...
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Russia says it has recaptured key Kursk region town, as Trump says peace is ‘up to Russia now’
Russian forces have recaptured Sudzha, the largest town that Ukraine once occupied in the Kursk region, according to Moscow, threatening...
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Putin makes surprise visit to Kursk as Trump says peace is ‘up to Russia now’
President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Russia’s occupied Kursk region on Wednesday, as the Kremlin considers a US...
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