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Benin’s interior minister says a coup announced earlier has been foiled : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFILE – Benin’s President Patrice Talon attends a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on May 23, 2024. …
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‘The Things You Kill’ Depicts Turkey’s Crisis of Masculinity
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIn The Things You Kill, the new film from Toronto-based Iranian director Alireza Khatami, a harrowing instance of femicide serves as a mirror to a society buckling under …
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Stephen Miller’s Rhetoric “Reminds Me” of “Nazis,” Says Rep. Ilhan Omar – Mother Jones
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogRep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) speaks during a press conference on the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term at the U.S. Capitol April 29, 2025Francis Chung/POLITICO/AP Get …
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Global Scams, From Southeast Asia’s Pig Butchering to Russia’s ‘Black Widows’
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogLately, there has been a lot of talk about the multibillion-dollar online scam industry that has proliferated in Southeast Asia, where so-called pig butchering schemes run out of …
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Ukraine agreement would be ‘only the beginning of the next stage’, Schinas tells Euronews in Doha
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogEuronews caught up with two European Union policy figures who were in attendance at the Doha Forum on Sunday, former European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas and current …
The Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1575, by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) is often considered the world’s first atlas. The library has two copies. Greta Rybus/for NPR hide caption toggle caption …
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Tensions mount between the U.S. and Venezuela as President Trump continues military pressure in the region
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Jimmy Story, a former U.S. ambassador to Venezuela, about the American military buildup in the region and pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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Abu Shabab’s death signals the inevitable failure of Israel’s plan for Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlog“[The death of Yasser Abu Shabab] marks the end of a dark chapter – one that did not reflect our tribe’s history and principles …The Tarabin tribe stands …
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UN official says war-torn Darfur, Sudan, is the 'epicenter of suffering'
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNPR’s Ayesha Rascoe asks UN Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher about his recent visit to Sudan.
Paul McCartney has joined forces with U.K. MPs who are urging Brussels to scrap any plans to ban the use of meat-related names such as “burger” and “sausage” for …
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Qatar’s PM calls for inclusive engagement to achieve elusive regional peace | Israel-Palestine conflict News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogDoha, Qatar – The prime minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, has called for inclusive engagement, including with non-state actors such as the …
In the opening scene of Shih-Ching Tsou’s Left-Handed Girl, 5-year-old I-Jing lifts a kaleidoscope to her eye. The car’s interior, the highway rushing by, and the shimmer of …
FILE – Benin’s President Patrice Talon attends a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on May 23, 2024. …
It is a bad time to argue that the United States should do more to promote democracy around the world, and Michael McFaul knows it. “Some will dismiss …
When Mad Men arrived on HBO Max earlier this week, after years languishing on the less-subscribed-to AMC+ service, the streamer’s parent company, Warner Bros., heralded it as a …
While the exact cause of the inferno is still unclear, footage of the fire offers some clues to how it became so deadly. Experts point to the lethal …
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A year on, protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia refuse to accept pivot to Russia
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogProtesters in Tbilisi, Georgia mark a year of unrest, accusing the government of ditching Europe for closer ties with Russia.
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Migrant shipwreck near Crete leaves at least 18 migrants dead : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogATHENS, Greece — At least 18 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in an inflatable boat died when it capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek …
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Bodies of 17 people found in boat off of Greece’s Crete | Refugees News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogGreek coastguard says two survivors in critical condition have been hospitalised. Published On 7 Dec 20257 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The …
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Germany’s Merz makes first visit to Israel as chancellor amid strained ties | Israel-Palestine conflict News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe two countries’ traditionally strong ties have been tested amid Israel’s genocidal war on the people of Gaza. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in Israel for his …
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Winter storm brings heavy snow and dangerous cold to West and Midwest as 19 million face alerts
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAround 19 million people across the West and Midwest are under winter alerts as heavy snow and strong winds sweep through the regions. On Saturday morning, snow showers …
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Jaiswal ton, Kohli’s form help India beat South Africa in ODI series | Cricket News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogKohli wins player of the series award as India win by 9 wickets and 10 overs to spare in the third ODI of the series. Virat Kohli says …
new video loaded: Germany Passes Controversial Law to Boost Soldier Numbers Amid rising tensions with Russia, German lawmakers approved a military draft law aimed at increasing the number …