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WorldMay 5

Explosion at China Fireworks Factory Kills at Least 21, Injures 61

A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, with the cause under investigation.

8 sources
WorldMay 22

UN Expresses Concern Over Taliban Law Including Child Marriage Provisions

The United Nations voiced grave concern over a new Afghan Taliban law on marriage separation that includes provisions relating to child marriage.

4 sources
WorldMay 30

Myanmar Leader Min Aung Hlaing Makes First Foreign Tour to India

Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing visited India in his first international trip since taking power, as his government seeks regional legitimacy.

3 sources
WorldMay 22

Rubio Meets with NATO Allies as Ukraine Conflict Developments Continue

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engages with European NATO allies amid ongoing discussions about the alliance and Ukraine situation.

4 sources
WorldMay 7

China sentences two former defense ministers to suspended death sentences

Generals Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu received suspended death sentences for bribery as part of Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign.

5 sources
WorldApr 18

Gunman kills at least 5 in Kyiv shooting, takes hostages before being killed by police

A gunman killed at least five people in Kyiv before taking hostages in a supermarket and being shot dead by police after negotiations failed.

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WorldMar 31

U.S. to Allow Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba

The United States will permit a Russian oil tanker carrying crude oil to reach Cuba, according to reports.

22 sources
WorldMay 11

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to Tehran hospital from prison

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been moved to a Tehran hospital after her health deteriorated in prison.

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WorldMar 12

Additional B-1 Bombers Arrive at RAF Fairford Amid Rising Iran Tensions

Three more B-1 bombers have arrived at RAF Fairford, bringing the total number of US warplanes at the UK base to 14 as tensions with Iran escalate.

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WorldApr 26

Israel threatens forceful response to Hezbollah as strikes kill four in southern Lebanon

Israeli officials warned of forceful action against Hezbollah following strikes in southern Lebanon that killed four people.

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WorldApr 8

Australian soldier charged with five war crimes murders in Afghanistan

A former Australian soldier has been charged with murdering five unarmed Afghans between 2009-2012, following a 2020 military report that found evidence of unlawful killings.

10 sources
WorldMar 7

Canadian, Australian leaders call for Iran war de-escalation while opposing nuclear weapons

Prime Ministers Carney and Albanese urged de-escalation of Iran conflict but insisted Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons during meeting in Canberra.

22 sources
WorldMar 13

UK Base in Iraq Targeted in Drone Attack, US Troops Injured

A UK military base in Iraq was attacked by drones, resulting in injuries to US personnel, according to British Defence Secretary.

21 sources
WorldMar 15

US Military Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq During Iran Operations

A KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq while supporting operations against Iran, with rescue efforts underway and the cause under investigation.

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WorldMay 30

Ghana Parliament Passes Bill Criminalizing LGBTQ Promotion and Identity

Ghana's parliament has approved legislation that criminalizes the promotion of LGBTQ activities and same-sex relationships.

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