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The Untold History of Black Slavery in America: How Millions of Africans Were Captured, Sold and Forced into Bondage
For more than three centuries, millions of Africans were caught in one of the most brutal…
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Nigerian-Born British Professor Dapo Akande Elected as Judge of the International Court of Justice
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K-Pop Star Tells South Korea Lawmakers Of Workplace Bullying
A member of the chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans testified tearfully before South Korean lawmakers on Tuesday as part […]
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Turkish Government Defends Tax Plan To Fund Defence Industry
On Tuesday, the Turkish government justified a proposed credit card levy, claiming that it was necessary to fund […]
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Russia Says Defence Pact With North Korea ‘Clear’
The Kremlin said Tuesday its defence pact with North Korea had a “clear” meaning as tensions flared over […]
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Gunman Kills Israeli Policeman In ‘Terror’ Attack
An assailant shot dead an Israeli policeman and wounded five other people near the southern city of Ashdod […]
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Israel Vows To Put ‘National Interest’ First In Response To Iran Attack
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Tuesday that Israel — and not the United States — will decide […]
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The Sikh Separatist Whose Murder Sparked India-Canada Row
Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, whose murder in June 2023 near his home in Vancouver sparked a diplomatic […]
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Swedish Prosecutor Confirms ‘R*pe’ Probe Without Naming Mbappe
Sweden’s Prosecution Authority on Tuesday confirmed a r*pe investigation, without naming a suspect, following media reports that French […]
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Côte d’Ivoire Suspends Powerful Student Union Over Murder Probe
Authorities in Côte d’Ivoire have arrested members of a powerful student union suspected of creating terror on campuses […]
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Amnesty Slams EV Firms Over Rights Measures In Battery Production
Major electric car makers are failing to show that they are protecting workers and communities from exploitation and […]
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Cash-Strapped Maldives Slashes Government Appointees
The Maldives president has fired over 225 political appointments, including ministries, in an effort to decrease the Indian […]
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Russian Olympic Chief Announces Surprise Resignation
The chairman of Russia’s Olympic Committee resigned on Tuesday, in a surprising decision as Moscow faces international isolation […]
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Goldman Sachs Profits Up Almost 50% on Higher Advisory Fees
Goldman Sachs announced a profit increase Tuesday due to greater fees for debt underwriting and asset management, as […]
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Ferguson To Leave Man Utd Ambassador Role As Club Cuts Costs
Alex Ferguson will leave his estimated £2 million-per-year ($2.6 million) ambassador job with Manchester United at the end […]
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Global Public Debt Expected To Exceed $100tn This Year, Says IMF
The IMF said Tuesday that global public debt is expected to reach a record $100 trillion this year, […]
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Nearly 90, But Opera Legend Kabaivanska Is Still Calling Tune
Raina Kabaivanska was one of the greatest sopranos of her generation — arguably the greatest Tosca after Maria […]
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Iran Says ‘No Grounds’ For Indirect Talks With US
Iran said Monday that it has “no grounds” for its indirect discussions with the US through mediator Oman, […]
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Saudi Eyes Electric Jets To Reach Mecca, New Resorts
Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier is turning to a cash-strapped German firm for electric jets to service routes to […]
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Tariffs, Tax Cuts, Energy: What Is In Trump’s Economic Plan?
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump promises to revive US industry and reduce prices, depending on tariffs to generate […]
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Man With Shotgun, Loaded Handgun Arrested Near Trump California Rally
A man found illegally in possession of a shotgun and a loaded handgun was arrested by sheriff’s deputies […]
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South Korea Military Says ‘Fully Ready’ As Drone Flights Anger North
South Korea’s military said on Monday it was “fully ready” to respond after North Korea ordered troops on […]