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Harris Speaks With Climate Change In Mind: Harris peeks at peppers on farm with climate change in mind
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Harris Speaks With Climate Change In Mind: Harris peeks at peppers on farm with climate change in mind

LUSAKA: Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday travelled down a dirt road to tour a farm outside Zambia’s capital that’s using new techniques and technology…

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Raila Odinga: Kenyan opposition leader to sue over alleged attempt on life
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Raila Odinga: Kenyan opposition leader to sue over alleged attempt on life

NAIROBI: Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has denounced the point-blank firing of a tear gas canister at local journalists during his latest anti-government protest as…

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Sudan delays signing of deal to usher in civilian government
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Sudan delays signing of deal to usher in civilian government

KHARTOUM: Sudan‘s military leaders and pro-democracy forces will delay the signing of an agreement to usher in a civilian government, both sides said in a…

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Iran'S Judiciary Chief Threatens To Prosecute: Iran's judiciary chief threatens to prosecute 'without mercy' unveiled woman
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Iran’S Judiciary Chief Threatens To Prosecute: Iran’s judiciary chief threatens to prosecute ‘without mercy’ unveiled woman

Faced with an increasing number of women defying the compulsory dress code, Iran’s judiciary chief has threatened to prosecute “without mercy” women who appear in…

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Taiwan: After contentious US visit, Taiwan's president arrives in Central America
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Taiwan: After contentious US visit, Taiwan’s president arrives in Central America

Guatemala City: Taiwan‘s President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in Guatemala Friday on a visit to shore up ties with dwindling allies following a trip to the…

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Hong Kong Rejects US Report: Hong Kong rejects US report criticising crackdown on freedoms
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Hong Kong Rejects US Report: Hong Kong rejects US report criticising crackdown on freedoms

HONG KONG – Hong Kong on Saturday “firmly rejected” findings in a new US government report that said US interests had been threatened and that…

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Lawyer of Suriname ex-dictator calls for his acquittal
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Lawyer of Suriname ex-dictator calls for his acquittal

Paramaribo: The lawyer of Suriname’s former dictator Desi Bouterse called Friday for a court to acquit him of a 20-year sentence over the deaths of…

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Fukushima Nuclear Plant: Small areas reopen near Fukushima nuclear plant, few return
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Fukushima Nuclear Plant: Small areas reopen near Fukushima nuclear plant, few return

TOKYO: Evacuation orders were lifted in small sections of Tomioka, a town just southwest of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant, on Saturday, in time…

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Vancouver Murder: Man charged with murder in deaths of missing mom, girl
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Vancouver Murder: Man charged with murder in deaths of missing mom, girl

VANCOUVER: The man named as a person of interest in the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend and her 7-year-old daughter was charged with two counts of…

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Taiwan: Taiwan leader scrambles for allies in Central America visit
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Taiwan: Taiwan leader scrambles for allies in Central America visit

MEXICO CITY: As Taiwan‘s diplomatic partners dwindle and turn instead to rival China, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is aiming to shore up ties with the…

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