50/FIFTY

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WorldMay 28

Armed Group Clashes in Colombia Leave at least 52 Dead

Fighting between rival armed groups in Colombia's Guaviare department killed at least 52 people in battles over cocaine trafficking territory.

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WorldApr 19

U.S. Delegation Visits Cuba as Multiple Nations Pledge Increased Aid

American officials traveled to Havana to present reform proposals while Brazil, Mexico, and Spain committed to providing additional assistance to Cuba.

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WorldMay 19

Car bomb in Damascus kills Syrian soldier, wounds 18; Israeli strikes kill 19 in Lebanon

A car bomb attack in Damascus killed one Syrian soldier and wounded 18 people, while Israeli air strikes in Lebanon killed 19 people including children.

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WorldMay 28

Australian woman charged with joining Islamic State after return from Syria

An Australian woman has been charged with joining Islamic State following her return from the Middle East with her children.

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WorldApr 18

Middle East Conflict Drives Up Flight Costs as Airlines Cut Routes, Raise Fees

Rising oil prices from Middle East tensions are forcing airlines to reduce flights and increase fares as jet fuel costs more than double.

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WorldMar 27

Belarus and North Korea Leaders Sign Friendship Treaty During Lukashenko Visit

Alexander Lukashenko visited Pyongyang where he and Kim Jong Un signed a friendship and cooperation treaty and discussed boosting bilateral ties.

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WorldMay 19

Reports Emerge of Israeli Demolition Orders in East Jerusalem, Explosions in Iran

Human rights groups report increased demolition orders against Palestinians in East Jerusalem, while explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm island.

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WorldApr 18

Iranian families struggle with school closures amid ongoing ceasefire uncertainty

Working parents in Iran face challenges balancing jobs and children's online schooling as schools remain closed following February airstrikes, despite a fragile ceasefire.

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WorldApr 27

US Military Diversifies Rare Earth Supply Chain Away from China Amid Space Competition

Pentagon secures alternative rare earth minerals supplier in Malaysia as US-China space rivalry intensifies.

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WorldMar 10

France Deploys Naval Task Force to Middle East Amid Regional Tensions

French President Macron has ordered eight frigates, two helicopter carriers and an aircraft carrier to the Middle East as regional conflict affects oil prices.

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WorldMay 18

Belgian Ex-Diplomat Dies Before Trial in Patrice Lumumba Murder Case

Étienne Davignon, 93, died before standing trial as the first person charged in the 1961 assassination of Congo's first prime minister.

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WorldMar 18

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel's Mossad

Iran executed Kourosh Keyvani, who was accused of providing sensitive location information to Israeli intelligence services.

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WorldMar 26

European Parliament Approves EU-US Trade Deal After Months of Delays

European lawmakers have given approval to a trade agreement with the United States that had been delayed for several months.

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WorldApr 3

China Investigates Politburo Member Ma Xingrui for Suspected Violations

Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into Politburo member Ma Xingrui, former party secretary of Xinjiang region.

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WorldMay 19

Shooting incident reported in southern region, casualties confirmed

News outlets report shooting incident with multiple casualties, though details differ between sources.

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