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‘Probe African deaths at Spain-Morocco border’
Nairobi—The African Union Commission chief has voiced shock at the “violent and degrading” treatment of African migrants trying to cross...
Russia fails to pay debt but denies default
Russia said Monday that two of its debt payments were blocked from reaching creditors, pushing the country closer to its...
US delegation arrives in Venezuela to discuss ‘bilateral agenda’: Maduro
A US delegation arrived in Venezuela Monday to discuss a "bilateral agenda," extending discussions between Caracas and Washington initiated in...
UN meet sees blitz of pledges to protect ailing oceans
A major UN conference on how to restore the faltering health of global oceans kicked off in Lisbon this week...
Putin guarantees supply of fertilizers to Brazil
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday promised his Brazilian counterpart Jair Bolsonaro that Russia "is committed" to maintaining its delivery...
Pollution linked to 10% of cancer cases in Europe: report
Pollution is linked to more than 10 percent of cancer cases in Europe, a report by the European Environment Agency...
South Africa seeks clues after 21 teens die in packed bar
South African police were on Monday combing a township tavern where 21 teenagers mysteriously died as survivors described a battle...
Jordan chlorine gas blast kills at least 12, injures over 250
A chlorine gas explosion killed 12 people and injured more than 250 on Monday, authorities said, when a tank that...
UN Security Council to meet Tuesday over Russian strikes
Ukraine has called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council over Russian strikes on civilian targets, the...
Avalanche win Stanley Cup for 3rd NHL crown
Washington—The Colorado Avalanche won their first Stanley Cup Final in 21 years on Sunday when Nathan MacKinnon scored one goal...
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