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Israel approves extension of Gaza ceasefire
Israel approves extension of Gaza ceasefire

The Israeli government has approved a temporary extension of the Gaza ceasefire for the next six weeks, covering the Muslim Ramadan and Jewish Passover periods.
Mar 02, 2025

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Canada to cut number of temporary foreign workers
Canada to cut number of temporary foreign workers

TORONTO, Aug 27: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he plans to lower the number of low-wage, temporary foreign workers and permanent residents being let into Canada.
Aug 27, 2024

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WHO declares mpox global health emergency
WHO declares mpox global health emergency

LONDON, Aug 15: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern.
Aug 15, 2024

WORLD
Kamala Harris formally chosen as Democratic nominee
Kamala Harris formally chosen as Democratic nominee

WASHINGTON, Aug 3: US Vice-President Kamala Harris has passed the threshold to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination in a vote of party delegates.
Aug 03, 2024

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Biden says he will not reduce son's sentence
Biden says he will not reduce son's sentence

WASHINGTON, June 14: President Joe Biden has said he would not use his power to reduce any prison sentence handed down to his son, a day after the White House declined to comment on the possibility.
Jun 14, 2024

WORLD
Iran declares five days of mourning for president
Iran declares five days of mourning for president

IRAN, May 21: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has announced five days of mourning following the death of the country's President, Ebrahim Raisi.
May 21, 2024

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Slovakia PM Robert Fico in stable but serious condition after shooting, doctors say
Slovakia PM Robert Fico in stable but serious condition afte...

BRATISLAVA, May 16: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a stable but serious condition after being shot several times on Wednesday, according to doctors.
May 16, 2024

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Scientists say they can cut HIV out of cells
Scientists say they can cut HIV out of cells

LONDON, March 21: Scientists say they have successfully eliminated HIV from infected cells, using Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology.
Mar 21, 2024

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Lee Jae-myung: South Korea opposition leader stabbed in neck on visit to Busan
Lee Jae-myung: South Korea opposition leader stabbed in neck...

WESTMINISTER, Jan 2: South Korea's opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has been stabbed in the neck during a visit to the city of Busan.
Jan 02, 2024

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Bill Gates meets Xi Jinping as US-China tensions simme
Bill Gates meets Xi Jinping as US-China tensions simme

BEIJING, June 16: Microsoft's co-founder Bill Gates met China's President Xi Jinping on Friday as tensions remain high between Washington and Beijing.
Jun 16, 2023
