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Forty-five pro-democracy activists sentenced by Hong Kong court

Nov 20, 2024

Hong Kong, November 20: A court in Hong Kong on Tuesday sentenced 45 democracy activists to prison terms of up to 10 years for violations of Beijing's controversial national security law. The trial of the group known as the "Hong Kong 47" was the largest ever for alleged violations of the legislation, which was first implemented in June 2020.
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Lithuanian president nominates Gintautas Paluckas as prime minister

Nov 20, 2024

Riga [Latvia], November 20: Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda nominated Gintautas Paluckas as prime minister of the Baltic EU and NATO country on Tuesday and tasked him with forming a government.

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Wildfires burned nearly 500,000 hectares in EU in 2023: Report

Nov 20, 2024

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Biden pledges record $4 billion to World Bank for poorest countries

Nov 19, 2024

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy visits embattled frontline town

Nov 19, 2024

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Poland's opposition to lose funds after electoral commission ruling

Nov 19, 2024

Warsaw [Poland], November 19: Poland's largest opposition party, the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS), is set to lose millions in state funding after the country's electoral commission rejected its 2023...
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South Korea 'strongly confident' US alliance will thrive under Trump

Nov 19, 2024

Seoul [South Korea], November 19: South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul said he is "strongly confident" the South Korea-U.S. alliance will continue to thrive under the incoming U.S. administration of...
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Hezbollah media head killed in Israeli strike on Beirut

Nov 19, 2024

Beirut [Lebanon], November 19: Lebanese armed group Hezbollah confirmed its media relations chief Mohammad Afif was killed by an Israeli strike on a building in central Beirut.
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Tropical Depression Sara drenches Honduras, at least one dead

Nov 19, 2024
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Furious row at UN as Russia blocks Sudan ceasefire move

Nov 19, 2024
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Brazilian President Lula unveils anti-poverty, hunger alliance at G20

Nov 19, 2024
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Israeli forces kill 76 people in a day in Gaza attacks

Nov 19, 2024
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US steps up Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire efforts

Nov 19, 2024
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Russian official warns of 'major escalation' over long-range missiles

Nov 19, 2024
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Thousands protest in Slovakia against PMFico's govt

Nov 19, 2024
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At least 8 dead, more than 685,000 displaced in Philippines storm

Nov 19, 2024
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EU sanctions Iran again for supplying Russia with ballistic missiles

Nov 19, 2024
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Top EU diplomat aims to pressure Israeli govt for Gaza ceasefire

Nov 19, 2024
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Hostage relatives demonstrate at Israeli PM's home

Nov 19, 2024
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Yemen's Houthis claim fresh drone attack on Israel

Nov 18, 2024
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Netanyahu aide accused of leaking classified documents to undermine hostage deal

Nov 18, 2024
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Türkiye blocks Israeli president's flight to COP29 in Azerbaijan

Nov 18, 2024
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China's second mass attack in a week spurs soul-searching

Nov 18, 2024
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Biden announces major climate initiatives, promises additional $50 million to Amazon Fund

Nov 18, 2024
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Kim Jong-un orders 'unlimited' nuclear power boost

Nov 18, 2024
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Bangladesh deaths from dengue cross 400 as outbreak worsens

Nov 18, 2024