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Record 39 candidates to run in Sri Lanka's presidential election

Aug 16, 2024

Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 16: A record number of candidates are contesting Sri Lanka's presidential election next month as the country grapples with an unprecedented economic crisis.
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Columbia University president Shafik resigns after Gaza protests

Aug 16, 2024

New York [US], August 16: The president of New York's renowned Columbia University, Nemat 'Minouche' Shafik, resigned on Wednesday, effective immediately, following persistent criticism of her handling of pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus.

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Two pilots killed in France as military jets crash mid-flight, says air force

Aug 16, 2024

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Sicily's Mount Etna volcano erupts, closing airport at nearby Catania

Aug 16, 2024

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Thai ruling party names its leader, daughter of ex-PM, for top job

Aug 16, 2024

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UN to probe atrocities in Bangladesh

Aug 16, 2024

Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 16: A United Nations fact-finding mission is expected to arrive in Dhaka next week, according to information on Thursday, to probe alleged atrocities committed during the violent...
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British Challenger 2 tanks 'used in Ukraine's Russian incursion'

Aug 16, 2024

Kiev [Ukraine], August 16: British Challenger 2 tanks are thought to have been used in Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia.
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52,000 global cholera cases reported in July amid vaccine shortage: WHO

Aug 16, 2024

Geneva [Switzerland], August 16: Almost 52,000 cases of cholera were reported from 17 countries around the world in July, up 15 percent on the month, the World Health Organization reported...
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British police 'well prepared' for Taylor Swift's concerts

Aug 16, 2024
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Thai Constitutional Court removes prime minister from office

Aug 15, 2024
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New round of Gaza ceasefire talks begins today

Aug 15, 2024
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Russia's Belgorod region in state of emergency amid Ukraine offensive

Aug 15, 2024
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Poland receives arrest warrant in Nord Stream case

Aug 15, 2024
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Latest round of Gaza talks at risk of collapse

Aug 15, 2024
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New twist in Trump-Harris race

Aug 15, 2024
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Record wrongfully convicted person in the US receives more than 7 million USD

Aug 15, 2024
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Vice President Harris chooses the day to 'go to the ring', Trump's side is silent

Aug 15, 2024
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North Korea to open to foreign tourists after nearly 5 years

Aug 15, 2024
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Hamas to skip Gaza Truce talks

Aug 15, 2024
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Judge rules UCLA must ensure Jewish students' campus access

Aug 15, 2024
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WHO declares Mpox global health emergency

Aug 15, 2024
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Thai court dismisses PM Srettha Thavisin

Aug 15, 2024
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Israel publishes plan for new West Bank settlement

Aug 15, 2024
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U.S. navy's new missile could shift balance in South China sea

Aug 15, 2024
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WHO Director-General declares Mpox outbreak public health emergency of international concern

Aug 15, 2024
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Rulers of Emirates condole with King of Jordan over passing of former Prime Minister

Aug 15, 2024