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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 20

Venezuela debates future of El Helicoide, former mall turned feared prison

Venezuela is considering options for El Helicoide, a building that transformed from a futuristic shopping mall into one of the country's most notorious prisons.

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WorldMar 19

Cuba Trade Collapses Amid U.S. Pressure Campaign Following Venezuela Operation

Trade with Cuba has virtually halted as the Trump administration escalates pressure on the island's government following the U.S. military operation that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

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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 17

Strait of Hormuz Closure Linked to Iran Conflict, Reopening Uncertain

The Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid ongoing conflict involving Iran, with reopening dependent on ceasefire negotiations.

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WorldMar 17

WFP warns Iran conflict could push 45 million into acute hunger by June

The World Food Programme projects that ongoing conflict involving Iran may drive 45 million people into acute hunger by June 2024.

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WorldMar 17

Young Venezuelans Express Mixed Reactions to Political Changes Following Maduro's Removal

Venezuelan youth who grew up under one political system are adapting to changes after Nicolas Maduro was removed from power by US forces.

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WorldMar 16

Iran Fires Missiles at Turkey in Cross-Border Strike

Iran launched missiles across the border into Turkey, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions and testing NATO's response mechanisms.

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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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WorldApr 7

Pakistan Strike Hits Afghan Facility; Dispute Over Target Type

Pakistan conducted a military strike in Afghanistan that it claims targeted a military facility, but investigations suggest it hit a rehabilitation center.

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WorldApr 7

European Leaders Express Concern Over Potential U.S. NATO Withdrawal Under Trump

An Economist editor reports European leaders are concerned about potential U.S. withdrawal from NATO following Trump's reported threats.

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WorldApr 6

U.S. Central Command Directed Strike on Iranian Facility, Sources Say

Admiral Brad Cooper reportedly ordered a military strike targeting an Iranian Revolutionary Guard facility located underground.

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WorldMar 12

Israel Confirms Strike on Iranian Nuclear Facility Near Tehran

Israeli forces targeted the Taleghan compound near Tehran in what Israel says was an effort to prevent nuclear weapon development.

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WorldMar 11

British Tourist Arrested in Dubai, Other Travelers Report Being Stranded

A 60-year-old British man was arrested in Dubai while other UK tourists say they remain trapped in the emirate amid ongoing regional tensions.

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