US Avoids Shutdown with Last-Minute…
The US House and Senate have passed a government funding bill that will avert a government shutdown.
Togo to Elect Senate in…
Togo is set to hold its first elections for the upper house of parliament, the Senate, on February 2, 2024.
Mali Kills Senior Rebel Commander…
The Malian army has announced the killing of a senior rebel commander and "other terrorists" in a drone strike in the northern part of the country
Bus Crash in French Pyrenees…
A bus crashed near a ski resort in the Pyrenees mountains of southern France on Sunday evening, killing at least two people and injuring 33 others, seven critically.
US Slaps Sanctions on 21…
Washington asserts that President Nicolas Maduro falsely claimed victory in the July elections, and it recognizes opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the legitimate president-elect.
Pakistan: Imran Khan Supporters Call…
Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's PTI party temporarily suspended its protests after his supporters were cleared from central Islamabad during an overnight raid. The demonstrations, which have turned violent, have resulted in at least six deaths.
Bodies Recovered After Tourist Boat…
The boat, carrying dozens of tourists and crew members, was "hit by a wave in the middle of the night," according to officials, who confirmed that 28 people were rescued.
Namibia Poised to Elect First…
Namibia’s Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah could become the country’s first female president in Wednesday’s election, where SWAPO faces challenges from younger voters and opposition parties amid shifting regional political dynamics.
4 Tourists Die from Methanol-Tainted…
Several backpackers have become seriously ill following a suspected methanol poisoning incident in Vang Vieng, Laos. Among the affected is a young Australian woman, who is currently on "life support" in a hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, according to her father.
Deadly 'Bomb Cyclone' Lashes US…
Weather experts have issued warnings for flash floods, blizzards, and debris flows in California and southwestern Oregon. In Washington, two people have tragically lost their lives due to the storm's destructive impact.
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