For months US Vice President Kamala Harris was laser-focused on one potentially career-defining, history-making goal — becoming the first woman entrusted with the keys to the White House.But defeat to Donald Trump in November’s election stripped the Democrat of a place in the pantheon of US presidents, and left America wondering what’s next for a …
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Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies breached Syria’s second city of Aleppo on Friday, as they pressed a lightning offensive against forces of the Iranian- and Russian-backed government.The fighters took control of “half of the city of Aleppo” as regime forces withdrew, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The offensive began on Wednesday, the same …
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The UN’s children’s fund raised the alarm on Friday over the high rate of new HIV infections among young women and girls, warning they lacked access to prevention and treatment.In a report ahead of world AIDS day on Saturday, UNICEF said that 96,000 girls and 41,000 boys aged 15-19 were newly infected with HIV in …
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Georgian police on Friday fired water cannon and tear gas on demonstrators, as thousands took to the streets for a second day to protest the government putting off EU membership talks.The Black Sea nation has been rocked by turmoil since the ruling Georgian Dream party declared victory in October parliamentary elections that the pro-EU opposition decried …
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Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies reached Syria’s second city of Aleppo on Friday, as they pressed a lightning offensive against forces of the Iranian- and Russian-backed government.The fighting is some of the deadliest in years, with 277 people killed, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The toll includes 28 civilians, most killed by …
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Angry residents protested and lit candles in memory of victims on Friday as Spain marked one month since its worst floods in a generation killed 230 people.Outrage swept the country after the October 29 catastrophe wrecked homes and businesses leaving thousands of cars piled up in muddy streets in the eastern Valencia region.Telephone alerts reached …
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Uruguay’s cult ex-president Jose Mujica — a leftist icon for his humble lifestyle and progressive policies — warned in an AFP interview against growing authoritarianism in Latin America and the “madness” of Javier Milei’s rise to power in neighboring Argentina.The 89-year-old former guerrilla, who is recovering from esophageal cancer, helped establish Uruguay’s reputation during his …
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Angry residents called for fresh protests in Spain on Friday as the country marked one month since its worst floods in a generation killed 230 people.Outrage swept the country after the October 29 catastrophe tossed cars, wrecked infrastructure and destroyed homes and businesses, particularly in the eastern Valencia region.Telephone alerts reached some residents when water …
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Romania on Friday began recounting the votes from last week’s dramatic first-round presidential election, amid concerns the ballot might be annulled as authorities pointed to Russia’s influence and alleged interference via TikTok.Romania was thrown into chaos after a top court ordered a recount of the first-round vote, won by Calin Georgescu, a little-known far-right admirer …
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Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro believes incoming US leader Donald Trump’s return will boost his own comeback ambitions, despite being banned from seeking office until 2030 and investigated for allegedly plotting a coup.The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that Bolsonaro, 69, is banking on Trump pressuring Brazilian judges to delay enforcing the ban, which he …
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