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WorldMay 15

Rights Groups Report Execution Surge in Iran Following Recent Cease-fire

Human rights organizations report increased executions in Iran since a cease-fire, with many victims allegedly detained during January protests.

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WorldMar 27

Russian man accused of secretly filming women in Kenya and Ghana

Women in Kenya and Ghana report being approached by a Russian man who later posted videos of them online without consent.

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WorldApr 29

Swedish Scientists Detected Chernobyl Radiation Two Days After 1986 Reactor Explosion

Swedish scientists detected elevated radiation levels on April 28, 1986, revealing a reactor explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant that had occurred two days earlier.

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WorldMar 10

German Chancellor Merz expresses concern over lack of plan to end Middle East conflict

Friedrich Merz voiced concerns about ongoing military operations in the Middle East, stating there is no clear plan for a swift conclusion to the conflict.

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WorldMay 14

Commission Report Finds Hamas Used Sexual Violence During October 7 Attack

An investigation concluded that Hamas deliberately employed sexual and gender-based violence during its October 7 attack in southern Israel.

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WorldMay 14

Russia Announces 'Full Partnership' with Afghanistan's Taliban Government

Russia has declared it is establishing a comprehensive partnership with the Taliban administration currently governing Afghanistan.

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WorldMay 14

Somalia Faces Severe Drought as Humanitarian Aid Falls Short

A severe three-year drought in Somalia has left 6.5 million people facing crisis-level hunger while humanitarian funding has dropped dramatically from previous years.

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WorldMar 20

Multiple Business Stories from Asia: IPO, Military Display, Auto Sales

Three separate business developments emerged from Asia including a Chinese robotics IPO, North Korean military equipment unveiling, and Chinese EV expansion.

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WorldMar 13

Man arrested at Miami airport with 75 pounds of marijuana in checked luggage

Harrison Tiernan, 23, was detained at Miami International Airport after authorities found 65 vacuum-sealed packages of marijuana in his checked bags.

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WorldApr 10

Eswatini Court Rules Deported Men Have Right to Legal Counsel

Four men deported by the US to Eswatini have been granted the right to see local lawyers after nine months of detention without in-person legal counsel.

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WorldApr 27

Swiss International flight aborts takeoff in India, injures several passengers

A Swiss International Air Lines flight was forced to abort takeoff at an Indian airport, resulting in injuries to several passengers aboard the aircraft.

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WorldApr 14

Inconsistent Reports Emerge About Iran-Related Developments at UN and Military Actions

Multiple conflicting reports have surfaced regarding Iran's UN role, alleged military conflict, and international responses, with unclear timeline and facts.

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WorldApr 26

Retired Pastor in Northern Ireland Awaits Verdict for Preaching Near Hospital

A 77-year-old retired pastor faces charges in Northern Ireland for preaching biblical verses near a hospital in a designated safe zone.

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WorldMar 24

Iran Reports Arrests of 466 People for Online Security Activities

Iranian authorities arrested 466 individuals accused of online activities undermining national security, according to state media reports.

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WorldMay 12

Colombia Experiences Worst Civilian Impact from Armed Conflict in Decade, Red Cross Reports

The International Committee of the Red Cross says Colombia is seeing its worst civilian impact from armed conflict in a decade.

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