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Old video falsely shared as ‘poll-rigging by supporters of Indian Muslim candidate’
Screenshot of the false post, taken on May 17, 2024Nearly a billion Indians are voting to elect a new government in six-week-long parliamentary polls that began on April 19,...
Climate change and rapid urbanization worsened the impact of East African rains, scientists say
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The impact of the calamitous rains that struck East Africa from March to May was intensified by a mix of climate change and rapid growth...
Africa’s week in pictures: 17 – 23 May 2024
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond:On Friday, an actor sits on a swing during a theatre performance called Black & White Circus...
CIA Director Burns traveling back to Europe for ceasefire talks
CIA Director Bill Burns is traveling back to Europe to try to get the talks on a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel Hamas that would halt the war...
Putin arrives in neighboring Belarus for a two-day visit with a key ally
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Thursday in Belarus for a two-day visit as part of several foreign tours to kick off his fifth term in office, underscoring close ties...
Israel shows ambassadors with Palestine statehood plan hostage video
The ambassadors of Spain and Ireland as well as the Norwegian representative to Israel have been reprimanded at the Israeli Foreign Ministry.They were also shown a video on Thursday...
China launches test satellite to very low Earth orbit (video)
China launched four satellites on Tuesday (May 21) to test out new technologies.A Kuaizhou-11 solid rocket lifted off into clear skies above Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi...
Thai activist’s death in custody reignites calls for justice reform in Thailand
[Source]The death of a 28-year-old Thai activist in pre-trial detention earlier this month has reignited calls for reform in Thailand's justice system.Key points:Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, a member of pro-democracy...
Replicator drones already being delivered, Pentagon says
The Pentagon has started sending systems to Indo-Pacific Command as a part of Replicator — a program aimed at hastening the purchase and delivery of drones.In a short statement,...
Former South African president Jacob Zuma criticizes top court over election disqualification
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Former South African President Jacob Zuma on Thursday criticized the country's highest court and his former allies in the ruling African National Congress...
