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WorldApr 17

Myanmar Reduces Aung San Suu Kyi's Prison Sentence, Releases Former President

Myanmar's military government has reduced former leader Aung San Suu Kyi's prison sentence and freed former president Win Myint.

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WorldMar 21

U.S.-Led Coalition Forces Invade Iraq, Beginning Military Operation

On March 20, 2003, U.S.-led coalition forces launched an invasion of Iraq, marking the beginning of what would become known as the Iraq War.

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WorldMar 6

Israeli Military Reports Unintentional Strike on UN Vehicle in Gaza

The Israeli military acknowledged accidentally hitting a UN agency truck during operations in Gaza.

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WorldApr 14

Iran reportedly to execute female protester and husband amid ongoing crackdown

Iran plans to execute its first female protester and her husband in connection with anti-government demonstrations, according to reports.

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WorldMar 6

DNA confirms body parts found on Bali beach belong to missing tourist

Police confirmed through DNA testing that human remains discovered on a Bali beach belong to 28-year-old tourist Ihor Komarov.

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WorldApr 14

Kabul Faces Severe Water Crisis as Groundwater Levels Drop Dramatically

Afghanistan's capital confronts a water shortage as aquifer levels have dropped 80-100 feet over the past decade, threatening millions of residents.

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WorldApr 14

BBC Reports Greek Police Using Masked Migrants for Border Pushbacks

BBC investigation alleges Greek police have recruited migrants as mercenaries to conduct illegal pushback operations at borders since 2020.

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WorldMar 5

Kim Jong Un Inspects New North Korean Destroyer, Observes Missile Test

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un spent two days inspecting a new naval destroyer and observed cruise missile tests from the warship.

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WorldMar 16

Military Strikes Reported on Iranian Oil Infrastructure Amid Regional Escalation

Pentagon reports strikes on Kharg Island defenses as Iran allegedly conducts attacks on Dubai airport and Tel Aviv with cluster bombs.

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WorldApr 11

China reportedly preparing air defense system delivery to Iran

U.S. intelligence sources say China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within weeks, according to CNN report.

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WorldMar 15

Doha Market Shows Signs of Recovery Two Weeks Into Regional Strikes

BBC correspondent reports Doha's Souq Waqif market beginning to fill up again despite ongoing regional strikes affecting the area.

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WorldMar 13

Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors to be repatriated following warship sinking

Iranian warship Iris Dena was sunk by US submarine torpedo strike near Sri Lanka on March 4, killing 84 sailors whose bodies will be returned.

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WorldApr 9

Russia Designates Nobel Prize-Winning Rights Group Memorial as Extremist Organization

Russian authorities have officially classified the human rights organization Memorial, which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022, as an extremist movement.

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WorldApr 9

Philippines Opens Coast Guard Base on Disputed South China Sea Island

The Philippines has established a new coast guard facility on Thitu Island in the contested South China Sea waters.

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WorldMar 26

Israel Establishes Southern Lebanon Security Zone, Displacing Over One Million

Israeli forces have created a security zone in southern Lebanon extending to the Litani River, displacing over one million people as fighting with Hezbollah continues.

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