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WorldApr 9

Argentina Approves Mining Bill for Glacier Areas; Chile Investigates Copper Theft

Argentina's congress passed legislation allowing mining in glacier areas while Chile uncovered criminal networks stealing copper shipments.

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WorldApr 23

Prince Harry makes unannounced visit to Ukraine, addresses security conference

Prince Harry visited Kyiv on Thursday to show support for Ukraine and spoke at a security conference.

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WorldMay 13

Kuwait Says Armed Iranians Attempted Maritime Infiltration

Kuwait's interior ministry reported that armed Iranians attempted to infiltrate Bubiyan Island by sea on May 1, leading to gunfire with soldiers.

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WorldMay 19

Oil Spill Reaches Protected Wildlife Island in Persian Gulf

An oil slick has contaminated Shidvar island, a protected wildlife sanctuary in Iran's Persian Gulf, trapping birds, turtles and crabs in tar.

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WorldApr 19

French Soldier Killed in Lebanon Ambush as Ceasefire Tensions Rise

A French soldier died in an ambush in southern Lebanon, threatening the fragile 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

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WorldMay 24

Japan Considers Allowing Shared Parental Custody for First Time

Japan may amend its Civil Code to permit shared custody arrangements, potentially ending its sole custody system.

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WorldApr 14

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Visits China as Ukraine's Zelenskiy Holds Berlin Talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in China for discussions while Ukrainian President Zelenskiy met with German opposition leader Merz in Berlin.

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WorldMay 22

Venezuelan seeks asylum in Spain after deportation to El Salvador prison

A Venezuelan man deported from the US to El Salvador's Cecot prison has moved to Spain to request asylum, citing safety concerns about returning home.

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WorldMar 5

Pentagon Investigating Deadly Strike on Iranian Girls' School That Killed Over 165

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Pentagon is investigating Saturday strike on Iranian girls' school that Iranian officials report killed at least 165 students.

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WorldMay 18

Journalist stabbed in London by men working for Iran, UK court told

A journalist was stabbed in London in March 2024 by attackers allegedly working at Iran's direction, according to court testimony.

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WorldMay 7

Universities Face Disputes Over Israel-Gaza Positions and Campus Protests

Several universities have dealt with faculty removals, student protests, and legal challenges related to Israel-Gaza positions and campus demonstrations.

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WorldApr 22

War and Internet Blackout Force Iranians in Turkey to Face Difficult Choices

Thousands of Iranians living temporarily in Turkey face deportation or return home due to visa difficulties complicated by ongoing war and internet blackouts in Iran.

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WorldMar 4

Israel Launches New Strikes on Iran and Lebanon on Day 5 of Conflict

Israeli forces conducted additional strikes against targets in Iran and Lebanon as the multi-day conflict continued into its fifth day.

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WorldMay 18

Israeli PM Netanyahu Comments on Military Strike Against Hamas Commander

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu issued statements following a military operation targeting a Hamas commander identified as involved in October 7 attacks.

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WorldMay 18

Drone Attack Kills Child in Colombia's Decades-Long Conflict

A weaponized drone attack killed a 10-year-old boy during a football match in southern Colombia, marking the first known drone fatality in the country's ongoing conflict.

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