World
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Myanmar's military government pardons 10,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day
Myanmar's military government on Thursday pardoned nearly 10,000 prisoners to mark the 76th anniversary of gaining independence from Britain, but...
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South Korea views the young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as his likely successor
The young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is seen as her father's likely heir apparent, South Korea's spy agency said Thursday, its...
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Scenes of loss play out across Japan's western coastline after quake kills 84, dozens still missing
His face hidden under a humble straw hat, the man stood silent, watching several helmeted rescue workers carefully lift his wife's body from the...
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Mother, uncle of U.S. serviceman are rescued from Gaza in secret operation
The U.S. coordinated with Israel, Egypt and others in rescuing the mother of a U.S. serviceman and her American brother-in-law who were pinned down...
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Biden administration official resigns in protest of president's support for Israeli war in Gaza
A Department of Education policy adviser appointed by the Biden administration quit Wednesday to protest the administration's crucial military...
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Don't 'edit' Bible, Franklin Graham warns British Methodists over 'husband' 'wife' word bans
American evangelist Franklin Graham accused the Methodist Church of the United Kingdom of trying to edit the Bible by asking pastors not to use...
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Xi advocates world communism in speech marking Mao's birth
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced recently that the ruling Communist Party's ideology of socialism with Chinese characteristics can serve as a...
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What's known so far about the deadly explosions in Iran
At least 95 people were killed in Iran Wednesday after back-to-back explosions at an event commemorating the 2020 slaying of a prominent general by...
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Ransomware theft in 2023 'as bad as it has ever been': Report
The scourge of ransomware in the U.S. is "as bad as it has ever been," with 2,207 governments, hospitals, and schools victimized by hackers in...
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Ex-U.S. commander sees possible tie to China in attacks by Iran-backed Houthis
A former top U.S. Navy commander says Iran-backed Houthi militants may be using anti-ship ballistic missile technology that originated in China to...
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Biden administration renews taxpayer-funded protection for Mike Pompeo, top aide over Iran threats
The Biden administration has once again renewed taxpayer-funded protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and one of his top aides, who...
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Big Tech, U.S. cyber officials brace for AI threats as fraught 2024 elections loom
The high-tech industry, national security officials and lawmakers on Capitol Hill are bracing for the potential of new artificial intelligence...