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WorldJun 11

World Bank Cuts Global Growth Forecast as War Impacts Spread

The World Bank reduced its global growth outlook to 2.5% amid concerns about the Ukraine war's broader economic effects.

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WorldMay 2

Trump Imposes New Economic Sanctions on Cuba, Island's Government Calls Measures Punishment

President Trump signed executive order imposing sanctions on broad sectors of Cuban economy, prompting strong condemnation from Havana officials.

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WorldApr 5

US Arrests Relatives of Slain Iranian General Soleimani After Revoking Green Cards

Federal agents arrested the niece and grandniece of Qasem Soleimani after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their permanent resident status.

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WorldApr 10

Venezuela Opens Mining to Foreign Investment, Shell Plans Gas Production

Venezuela enacted new mining laws to attract foreign investors while Shell plans gas output from Venezuela-Trinidad field next year.

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WorldApr 23

Pope Leo XIV Visits Equatorial Guinea Prison During Four-Nation Africa Tour

Pope Leo XIV visited a prison in Equatorial Guinea as part of his 11-day African tour, highlighting human rights concerns in the authoritarian nation.

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WorldJun 5

Protests emerge over Kushner-linked resort development on Albanian coast

Albanian citizens are protesting a luxury coastal resort project connected to Jared Kushner, with environmental groups opposing the development.

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WorldJun 4

Two arrested after four migrant workers killed in Italian van fire

Police arrested two suspects after four migrant farm workers died in a deliberate fire attack on their minivan in Italy.

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WorldJun 4

Ukraine strikes kill three in Russia-annexed Crimea

Ukrainian strikes resulted in three deaths in Russian-controlled Crimea, according to Russian authorities.

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WorldMay 1

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, sentence commuted

Myanmar's military government has moved detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest and commuted her sentence, according to her lawyer.

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WorldMar 24

Four Jewish ambulances set on fire in London in suspected antisemitic attack

Police are investigating an arson attack on four Jewish volunteer ambulance service vehicles in London as an antisemitic hate crime.

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WorldApr 3

Cuba Announces Release of Over 2,000 Prisoners

Cuban government pardons 2,010 prisoners in what it describes as a humanitarian gesture during Holy Week.

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WorldJun 10

Survey Shows European Confidence in US Security Guarantee at Historic Low

A poll across 15 European countries found only 10% see the US as an ally, with majorities doubting America would provide military aid if attacked.

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WorldMay 28

Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS contamination at defense sites

The Australian government filed a lawsuit against 3M seeking damages for PFAS contamination from firefighting foam used at military facilities.

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WorldMar 7

Ukraine-Russia Relations Complicated by Multiple Ongoing Issues

Recent developments involving Ukraine and Russia include peace talks delays, child repatriation concerns, and a Romanian citizen sentenced for espionage.

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WorldJun 10

BBC Reporter Travels to Myanmar Frontlines to Document Ongoing Civil War

BBC correspondent Quentin Sommerville traveled without official permission to meet rebel fighters and observe frontline positions in Myanmar's ongoing conflict.

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