Armenian and Azerbaijani officials said Thursday that both countries have agreed to a peace agreement set to end nearly four decades of conflict between the two post-Soviet countries. The neighboring countries have been engaged in…
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Naples residents camp out after 4.4 magnitude earthquake hits amid weeks of seismic activity
by adminSummary A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Naples, Italy early Thursday, forcing residents to camp outside amid ongoing seismic activity. Over 1,800 earthquakes and tremors were recorded in the area in February alone, according to…
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A Russian presidential aide has cast doubt on a US ceasefire proposal for Ukraine, as American special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow to brief Kremlin officials on the peace plan. Kremlin aide Yuriy Ushakov…
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Every year, about one billion tires around the world reach the end of their life according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Many of them end up piled in landfills posing potential health…
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Accounts of child survivors shed light on surge of rape and sexual violence in conflict-torn DRC
by adminEditor’s Note: Warning: This story contains descriptions of rape and sexual violence. Sixteen-year-old Darkuna watched, terrified, as six gun-wielding men ransacked her home. “For God’s sake, what do you really want?” she cried. One of…
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China, Russia and Iran set to hold talks in Beijing as Trump pushes for new nuclear deal with Tehran
by adminChina is hosting diplomats from Iran and Russia for talks on Tehran’s nuclear program Friday as Beijing aims to position itself as a power broker on an issue seen internationally as a pressing security concern.…
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Measles cases in the European region surged last year to reach their highest levels since 1997, the World Health Organization and the UN’s children agency, UNICEF, said Thursday. An analysis by WHO and UNICEF found…
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Greenland’s prime minister summons party leaders after Trump doubles down on annexation
by adminThe outgoing prime minister of Greenland on Thursday said he would summon party leaders to strengthen their rejection of US President Donald Trump’s plan to annex the island territory, following his most recent comments on…
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How not to end a war: 3 lessons from the last time Ukraine and Russia agreed a ceasefire deal
by adminThe ceasefire proposal put forward by the United States on Tuesday and accepted by Ukraine is part of a plan, said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, “to end this conflict in a way that’s…
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Hamas says it is willing to release US-Israeli hostage and bodies of four dual nationals
by adminHamas said it is willing to release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and the bodies of four dual nationals held in Gaza. The militant group said it had received “a proposal” from mediators, without going into…