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WorldMar 19

Belgian Court Orders Trial for 93-Year-Old Ex-Diplomat in 1961 Congo Leader Murder

A Brussels court ruled that former Belgian diplomat Étienne Davignon should stand trial for alleged complicity in the 1961 murder of Congo's first PM Patrice Lumumba.

8 sources
WorldMay 30

Russia Recalls Armenia Envoy Amid EU Relations Dispute

Russia recalled its ambassador to Armenia as tensions rise over Armenia's deepening ties with the European Union.

4 sources
WorldMay 22

Building Collapse in Morocco's Fez Kills at least 9 People

A building collapse in the Moroccan city of Fez has resulted in at least nine fatalities.

7 sources
WorldMay 11

Palestinian family forced to exhume father's body after settler interference

A Palestinian family was compelled to dig up and rebury their father's remains following interference by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

6 sources
WorldMay 29

Canadian man pleads guilty to aiding suicides by selling toxic chemicals online

Kenneth Law admitted to selling suicide kits internationally, prompting calls from UK families for extradition.

4 sources
WorldMar 19

Iranian Security Official Killed Amid U.S. Bounty Program

A high-ranking Iranian security official was killed days after the U.S. placed a $10 million bounty on him and nine other Iranian officials.

9 sources
WorldJun 5

Nearly 50 Die of Thirst in Sahara Desert After Vehicle Breakdown

Almost 50 people died of dehydration in the Sahara desert after their transport vehicle broke down, with only two survivors reaching safety.

4 sources
WorldApr 15

Los Angeles Schools Avoid Strike as Last-Minute Deal Reached with Union

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with the Service Employees International Union, preventing a strike that would have closed schools Tuesday.

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WorldMar 24

Colombian military transport plane crashes with 125 soldiers aboard

A Colombian Air Force C-130 transport plane carrying 125 soldiers and crew crashed during takeoff in the Amazon region, with casualties feared.

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WorldApr 8

American Journalist Shelly Kittleson Released After Week-Long Kidnapping in Iraq

Freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was freed by Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah after being abducted in Baghdad, with conditions she leave Iraq immediately.

10 sources
WorldApr 28

North Korea opens memorial for soldiers killed fighting in Ukraine

Kim Jong Un and Russian Defense Minister unveiled a memorial in Pyongyang honoring North Korean soldiers who died fighting alongside Russian forces.

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WorldApr 15

Oil Prices Rise Above $100 as US-Iran Ceasefire Talks Fail, Stocks Hold Steady

Oil prices climbed back above $100 per barrel after weekend ceasefire talks between the US and Iran failed to end their war, while US stocks showed modest declines.

4 sources
WorldMay 28

US Federal Court Indicts Former Cuban President Raúl Castro Over 1996 Plane Downings

A Florida federal court charged Raúl Castro with conspiracy and murder over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft piloted by US nationals.

3 sources
WorldApr 22

Taiwan President Cancels Africa Trip, Citing Chinese Pressure

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te abruptly canceled a planned trip to Africa, with officials blaming interference and pressure from China.

12 sources
WorldMay 9

Three Hikers Dead After Mount Dukono Volcano Erupts in Indonesia

Mount Dukono volcano eruption in Indonesia killed three hikers who were in an off-limits area, with authorities evacuating other climbers.

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