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Myanmar: More than 5,600 prisoners to be released by junta as Aung San Suu Kyi remains incarcerated
More than 5,600 prisoners in Myanmar will be released by the military junta which seized power earlier this year. Videos…
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Colin Powell death: Biden leads tributes to former US secretary of state, who ‘could drive his Corvette Stingray like nobody’s business’
US President Joe Biden has paid tribute to former US secretary of state Colin Powell following his death, saying he…
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Colin Powell: Former US Secretary of State dies following COVID complications, says family
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell has died following coronavirus complications, his family has said. A statement on his…
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Myanmar junta chief says military government committed to restoring peace
Myanmar’s junta leader has said his military government is committed to restoring peace and democracy. In a televised address on…
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Kerala floods: At least 22 people killed in flash flooding and landslides in south Indian state
At least 22 people have been killed in flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rain in the southern Indian…
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‘Miracle’ pair ‘lucky to be alive’ after car gets stuck in Australian Outback
Police say it is an “absolute miracle” that two people who became stranded while driving through Australia’s Northern Territory have…
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Spain’s PM vows to ban prostitution, warning it ‘enslaves’ women
Spain could outlaw prostitution after its prime minister pledged to ban it in the country. Speaking to supporters at the…
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Haiti: Notorious gang with history of brazen kidnappings blamed for abducting 17 missionaries
A notorious gang with a history of kidnappings has been blamed by police for the abduction of 17 missionaries in…
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Queen right to be ‘irritated’ by leaders who ‘talk but don’t do’ on climate change, says Al Gore
Former US vice president Al Gore has said the Queen is right to feel “irritated” at climate change inaction and…
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La Palma volcano: Eruption on Canary Island shows no sign of slowing, officials say
There is no end in sight to the volcanic eruption that has been ongoing on La Palma for a month,…
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