Live: 141 French high schools closed as student protests continue for fifth day
France's ministry of education said that 141 high schools remain closed Friday as national student protests continue despite a pledge from the education minister on Thursday to deploy 3,000 extra subs...
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US activists deploy poll volunteers over Trump intimidation fears
WASHINGTON — United States civil rights and pro-democracy groups have begun sending out trained volunteers to counter the possible deployment of armed federal agents to polling locations ahead of next...
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Orangutans rescued in Indonesia fires
PALANGKARAYA — The orangutan clings to the top of a mostly leafless tree in Indonesia's Borneo, as waves of thick smoke from the forest fires burning below waft over her....
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Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded in Norway as prediction markets heat up
Last year, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize...
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Japan financial watchdog orders partial business suspension at Prudential
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's financial watchdog on Friday ordered Prudential Life Insurance Co. to partially suspend its business over misconduct by sales...
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Ethiopian police ask residents in Tigray regional capital to help restore order after rebel pullout
Ethiopia's federal police are driving through the regional capital of Tigray after anti-government forces withdrew over the weekend following renewed fighting, and calling on resident over loudspeaker...
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Nations from Germany to South Korea in race to host 2036 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has outlined the next stages in the selection of the host of the 2036 Olympic Games, with seven countries currently in discussions and a final decision expect...
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Vietnam to host 76th Miss Universe competition in 2027
The Miss Universe Organization has announced that Vietnam will host the 76th Miss Universe competition in 2027, with the host city, venue and dates to be confirmed....
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