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Thousands of Afghan refugees face homelessness crisis in UK
Jul 05, 2023 05:57Thousands of Afghan refugees are at risk of homelessness in the United Kingdom if the government presses ahead with plans to evict them from hotels, local councils have warned.
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China snubs Europe's top diplomat by cancelling his planned trip
Jul 04, 2023 13:47China has canceled a trip to Beijing by European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell scheduled for next week.
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Russia foils Ukraine drone attacks on Moscow
Jul 04, 2023 13:42Russia says its Air Force units have foiled a Ukrainian drone attack on the capital Moscow, though one of the attacks prompted authorities to briefly close one of the city’s international airports.
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Eight killed, 10 wounded in US mass shootings in Philadelphia, Fort Worth
Jul 04, 2023 12:59Two mass shootings on the eve of Independence Day celebrations in Philadelphia and Fort Worth have left multiple casualties as people in the United States continue to agonize over the gun violence "epidemic."
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Fundraising for cop behind France unrest sparks anger
Jul 04, 2023 12:53A fundraising campaign for the French police officer, who shot dead Nahel M., a teenager of Arab origin, and triggered nationwide unrest, has sparked growing anger on social media.
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Second US mass shooting in two days kills 4 in Philadelphia
Jul 04, 2023 10:05At least four people have been killed and four more wounded in the second mass shooting in as many days in the major northeastern city of Philadelphia amid the epidemic gun violence across the US.
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US maternal death up 100% in 20 yrs with highest rate among African Americans
Jul 04, 2023 08:49Maternal deaths across the US have more than doubled over the past two decades, with African American women dying at the highest rate, a new study has unveiled.
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Fears grow of an attack on Zaporozhye nuclear power plant
Jul 04, 2023 05:52As the Ukrainian counteroffensive continues to falter, there are accusations from both sides that the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, the largest such plant in Europe, could be attacked, leading to a radiation leak and a dangerous escalation of the conflict.
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Fresh violence grips Sudan's capital as army calls for volunteer fighters
Jul 04, 2023 05:35Explosions have once again rocked Sudan's capital city of Khartoum as the army renewed its call on civilians to join its ranks and fight against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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British Muslims vent anger over desecration of Qur'an in Sweden
Jul 04, 2023 05:16The embassy of Sweden in London has become the latest location for angry protests by Muslims, as the global fury continues to grow following desecration of the Holy Qur'an in Stockholm.