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Protesters unpacified as family of former British PM apologizes for slave-owning past
Aug 27, 2023 03:40The descendants of former British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone have officially apologized for their ancestor’s historical role in slavery in the Caribbean nation of Guyana, calling the practice a crime against humanity.
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Russia says it won't succumb to US dictates, military cooperation with Iran to continue
Aug 26, 2023 14:18Russia has emphasized that the bond between Moscow and Tehran will withstand foreign pressure and the Russia-Iran military ties will go ahead regardless of US-led attempts to undermine the relation.
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Niger troops on 'maximum alert' in face of military threat
Aug 26, 2023 12:23Niger's military government has ordered its armed forces to go on the highest alert in the face of an increased threat of military action by a West African regional bloc that is calling for the restoration of the country’s deposed president, Mohamed Bazoum.
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Sarkozi to face trial for receiving funds for presidential bid from Libya's Gaddafi
Aug 26, 2023 11:31Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will face a trial in 2025 on charges of corruption and receiving illegal funding from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his successful 2007 presidential campaign, according to France’s financial prosecutors.
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Russia, China clash with US at UN over North Korean missile tests
Aug 26, 2023 11:29The United States ambassador to the United Nations has accused China and Russia of blocking a unified UN Security Council response to North Korea's missile tests.
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Greek fires death toll rises to 21 as firefighters battle on
Aug 26, 2023 10:44The death toll from the wildfires across Greece rose to 21 Friday, as Greek firefighters struggled to contain multiple blazes.
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US lists 338 missing from Hawaii fires, says 'names subset of larger list'
Aug 26, 2023 10:15Hawaii officials have released a list of 338 names who are still missing after the deadliest wildfire in US history hit the country’s island of Maui two weeks ago.
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US will likely reduce military aid to Ukraine in 2024: WSJ
Aug 26, 2023 03:39The United States will reportedly reduce its military support for Ukraine in 2024 as differences are growing among US politicians over the continued backing of Kiev.
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Russia says thwarted 73 Ukrainian drone attacks in 24 hours
Aug 26, 2023 03:34Russia says its air defense has thwarted 73 drone attacks by the Ukrainian side in several regions in a space of 24 hours.
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Outrage in India over video showing Hindu teacher telling schoolchildren to slap Muslim boy
Aug 26, 2023 02:42A viral video on social media shows a school teacher in India subjecting a seven-year-old Muslim child to degrading treatment inside a classroom, sparking massive outrage over the treatment of the Muslim minority.