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3 killed in random shooting in Washington
Date: 2023-01-25 06:49:42 GMT - USA - World - SN:15 - ID:9984999
WASHINGTON, Jan 25 (MENA) - Three people were shot dead at a Circle K convenience store and gas station in Yakima, Washington. The man accused of the shooting was declared dead following an hours-long manhunt, ABC News reported quoting ....
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Cargo ship with 22 aboard sinks off southwestern Japan, 13 rescued
Date: 2023-01-25 06:49:25 GMT - Japan - World - SN:14 - ID:9985005
TOKYO, Jan 25 (MENA) - A cargo ship with 22 people aboard sank off Nagasaki Prefecture in southwestern Japan early Wednesday, with 13 crew members rescued following a distress call by the vessel issued the previous night, Kyodo news agency ....
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Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand’s PM
Date: 2023-01-25 06:06:53 GMT - New Zealand - World - SN:9 - ID:9984904
WELLINGTON, Jan 25 (MENA) - Chris Hipkins was sworn in Wednesday as New Zealand’s 41st prime minister, following the unexpected resignation last week of Jacinda Ardern, according to France24. "This is the biggest privilege and responsibility of ....
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US calls for collective action to urgently protect environmental defenders
Date: 2023-01-24 22:51:12 GMT - USA - World - SN:74 - ID:9984834
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (MENA) - The United States has stressed the need for collective action to prevent threats and violence against environmental defenders and to increase accountability for that violence. "The United States advocates for ....
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WHO chief: 170,000 people died of COVID-19 in past 8 weeks
Date: 2023-01-24 17:06:51 GMT - Switzerland - World - SN:56 - ID:9984482
GENEVA, Jan 24 (MENA) - The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday he is “very concerned” about the rising number of global COVID-19 deaths — mere days before the WHO emergency committee meets to decide whether to end or extend ....
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At least one Chinese citizen confirmed dead in US California mass shooting
Date: 2023-01-24 14:02:46 GMT - China - World - SN:45 - ID:9983981
BEIJING, Jan 24 (MENA) - The Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles confirmed Monday that at least one Chinese citizen died in the mass shooting Saturday night in the city of Monterey Park, 16 km east of Los Angeles downtown, Xinhua ....
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US urges Lebanese authorities to complete investigations into Beirut port blast
Date: 2023-01-24 12:33:32 GMT - USA - World - SN:38 - ID:9983671
WASHINTON, Jan 24 (M ENA) - The US State Department has said it backs Lebanese authorities's efforts to complete quick and transparent investigations into the Beirut' port explotion which was caused by chemical materials. State Department ....
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Kremlin says nothing good will happen if German tanks are sent to Ukraine
Date: 2023-01-24 11:50:14 GMT - Russia - World - SN:34 - ID:9983738
MOSCOW, Jan 24 (MENA) - The Kremlin said Tuesday that “nothing good" would come of German-made Leopard tanks being delivered to Ukraine, as pressure grows on Berlin sign off on deliveries of the weaponry to Kyiv, News 18 reported. “These ....
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Former president of Guatemala dies at 71
Date: 2023-01-24 08:09:41 GMT - Guatemala - World - SN:15 - ID:9983216
GUATEMALA CITY, Jan 24 (MENA) - Former Guatemala President Álvaro Colom, who governed from 2008 to 2012, ABC News reported Tuesday. Lawmakers from Colom's party announced his death at the age of 71. “I deeply lament the death of ex-President ....
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G7 FMs to discuss the situation around Ukraine's energy sector
Date: 2023-01-24 08:01:39 GMT - Japan - World - SN:13 - ID:9983220
TOKYO, Jan 24 (MENA) - The meeting of foreign ministers of G7 countries will be held, APA reported citing the website of the US State Department. The meeting of foreign ministers will be held in a video format Tuesday. “Secretary of State ....
