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Libya says production has resumed at its largest oilfield after more than 2-week hiatus

Libya’s state-owned oil company says production has resumed at the country’s largest oilfield, ending a more than two-week hiatus after protesters blocked the facility over fuel shortages

Libya says production has resumed at its largest oilfield after more than 2-week hiatus
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A temple to a top Hindu deity was built over a destroyed mosque in India. Here is why it matters

India’s top politicians, religious leaders and celebrities have gathered in the holy city of Ayodhya for the partial opening of a grand temple for one of Hinduism’s most revered deities, Lord Ram

A temple to a top Hindu deity was built over a destroyed mosque in India. Here is why it matters
World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy hails diaspora's support, proposes dual citizenship

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked Ukrainians abroad on Monday for their support during Russia's invasion, and proposed changing the constitution to allow dual citizenship.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy hails diaspora's support, proposes dual citizenship
World

Russia is acting to thwart Ukrainian attacks on civilians, infrastructure -Kremlin

Russia is taking all "necessary measures" to defend its citizens and key infrastructure from Ukrainian attacks, the Kremlin said on Monday, a day after Moscow accused Kyiv's forces

Russia is acting to thwart Ukrainian attacks on civilians, infrastructure -Kremlin
World

Exclusive-China lobbies countries to praise its rights record ahead of UN review - diplomats

China has been lobbying non-Western countries to praise its human rights record ahead of a key U.N. meeting where it will face questions and criticism over its actions

Exclusive-China lobbies countries to praise its rights record ahead of UN review - diplomats
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As his son faces a graft probe, a Malaysian ex-PM says the government wants to prosecute its rivals

Former Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad attacked a graft probe into his associates as politically motivated, a week after his eldest son was ordered to hand over information to investigators

As his son faces a graft probe, a Malaysian ex-PM says the government wants to prosecute its rivals
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Iran's foreign minister will visit Pakistan next week after tit-for-tat airstrikes

Pakistan says Iran's foreign minister will visit the country next week

Iran's foreign minister will visit Pakistan next week after tit-for-tat airstrikes
Political

A surprising history of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, once a leader in expanding civil rights and now a leader in limiting government power

A court long known for its landmark decisions expanding civil rights is now known for highly conservative rulings reining in government power.

A surprising history of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, once a leader in expanding civil rights and now a leader in limiting government power
World

Mexico, US and Guatemala officials to meet for migration talks

Mexican, U.S. and Guatemalan officials will meet as soon as possible for talks on migration, Mexican Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena said on Monday after her government held

Mexico, US and Guatemala officials to meet for migration talks
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His presidential bid over, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he won't seek a third term as governor

North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum says he will not seek a third term as governor

His presidential bid over, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he won't seek a third term as governor
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Liberia’s new president takes office with a promise to ‘rescue’ Africa’s oldest republic

Liberia’s new President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has been sworn into office after a narrow win in the November elections to become the country's oldest-ever president

Liberia’s new president takes office with a promise to ‘rescue’ Africa’s oldest republic
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Germany's parliament pays tribute to Wolfgang Schaeuble with Macron giving a speech at the memorial

Germany’s parliament has paid tribute to Wolfgang Schaeuble

Germany's parliament pays tribute to Wolfgang Schaeuble with Macron giving a speech at the memorial
World

Biden, UK PM Sunak spoke about Middle East, Ukraine on Monday -White House

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday about the Red Sea, Gaza, and Ukraine, White House spokesman John Kirby said.

Biden, UK PM Sunak spoke about Middle East, Ukraine on Monday -White House
Economy

'Outrageous' CEO pay targeted in new bill from Bernie Sanders, US Democrats

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'Outrageous' CEO pay targeted in new bill from Bernie Sanders, US Democrats
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Ex-Army soldier charged in Capitol riot was convicted of manslaughter for killing Iraqi man in 2004

A former U.S. Army soldier who was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting a handcuffed cow herder in Iraq has been arrested on charges that he attacked police officers with a baton during the U.S. Capitol riot three years ago

Ex-Army soldier charged in Capitol riot was convicted of manslaughter for killing Iraqi man in 2004
Political

Why New Hampshire and Iowa don't make sense as the opening rounds of presidential campaigns

Two states that are not representative of the US, particularly in terms of race, have outsize influence in the presidential campaign.

Why New Hampshire and Iowa don't make sense as the opening rounds of presidential campaigns
News

U.S. Treasury approves $228 million for New York state internet projects

The U.S.

U.S. Treasury approves $228 million for New York state internet projects
News|Political

Testy encounters between lawyers and judges a defining feature of Trump's court cases so far

Testy encounters between lawyers for former President Donald Trump and judges have come to be expected as the attorneys carry into the courtroom the bombastic, and often antagonistic, style that defines his campaign trail demeanor

Testy encounters between lawyers and judges a defining feature of Trump's court cases so far
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Pentagon has no more money for Ukraine as it hosts a meeting of 50 allies on support for Kyiv

The United States is out of money for Ukraine right now and is unable to send the ammunition and missiles that the government in Kyiv needs to fend off Russia’s invasion

Pentagon has no more money for Ukraine as it hosts a meeting of 50 allies on support for Kyiv
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Russian missiles strike Ukrainian cities again, killing at least 7 and wounding dozens

Russian missiles struck three Ukrainian cities, including its two biggest, damaging apartment buildings and killing at least seven people

Russian missiles strike Ukrainian cities again, killing at least 7 and wounding dozens
World

Blinken pledges $45 million to boost coastal West Africa security

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Blinken pledges $45 million to boost coastal West Africa security
World

North Korea tears down monument symbolizing union with the South - report

North Korea has demolished a major monument in its capital that symbolized the goal of reconciliation with South Korea on the orders of leader Kim Jong Un, who last week called the

North Korea tears down monument symbolizing union with the South - report
Political

How much influence does Iran have over its proxy ‘Axis of Resistance’ − Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis?

Iran has expanded its network of partners across the Middle East. But it isn’t a simple case of Tehran dictating the terms of the alliance.

How much influence does Iran have over its proxy ‘Axis of Resistance’ − Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis?
Business

U.S. union membership rate hits fresh record low in 2023 -Labor Dept

U.S. union membership rates fell to a fresh record low in 2023 despite it being a year of headline-grabbing organized labor strikes from the Rustbelt to Hollywood and some continued

U.S. union membership rate hits fresh record low in 2023 -Labor Dept
World

Yellen reassures Ukraine's PM on budget support -US Treasury statement

U.S.

Yellen reassures Ukraine's PM on budget support -US Treasury statement

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