Category: INTERNATIONAL
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A man admits responsibility to starting a fire that murdered five members of a Senegalese family in retaliation for a stolen phone
On Friday, a Colorado man entered a guilty plea to murder charges for intentionally causing a home fire in 2020 that claimed the lives of five Senegalese family members as misdirected retaliation for a stolen iPhone that he inadvertently traced back to the residence.
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Hezbollah unveils new weaponry and strategies in opposition against Israel
This week, Hezbollah, a terrorist organization based in Lebanon, used a drone equipped with two missiles to attack a military position located in northern Israel. The Israeli military said that three troops were injured in the incident, one of them critically.
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A guy who set fire to a synagogue was shot and killed by French police
The latest alleged act in a storm of antisemitism sweeping France was the shooting and killing by French police of a man armed with a knife and a metal bar who is accused of setting fire to a synagogue in the Normandy city of Rouen early on Friday.
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North Korea launches a possible missile test
The South Korean military reported that North Korea launched suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Friday. The North sees this as a serious security threat. The previous day, South Korea and the US conducted a joint practice in which the North flew formidable fighter planes.
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In western Afghanistan, flash floods caused by very strong seasonal rains claim at least 50 lives
At least 50 people have died in flash floods caused by heavy seasonal rains in the western Afghan province of Ghor, a Taliban spokesman claimed on Saturday. He said that the death toll was based on early estimates and may go up.
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History Is Made at Saudi Arabia’s First Swimsuit Fashion Event
A landmark event occurred in the Muslim nation of Saudi Arabia on Friday when a swimsuit fashion display with models appeared. Prior to this, ladies were expected to cover their bodies with abaya robes. The St. Regis Red Sea Resort, which is located off the western coast of Saudi Arabia, hosted the event on the…
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Minister of the German Interior denounces the dramatic increase in crimes against politicians
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser warned the media that Germany is seeing a frightening escalation of political hostility, as seen by the steep increase in assaults on politically engaged individuals.
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More than USD 16 billion in partner funding drives ADB’s emphasis on sustainable development and climate action
In 2023, the partners of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) pledged USD 16.4 billion in cofinancing, a 44 percent increase from the year before.
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Scholz is going to a German flood region; storm alerts have been canceled
State Premier Anke Rehlinger and Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit the area on Saturday to evaluate the situation after a period of intense rain that resulted in landslides and floods in the western German state of Saarland.