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BREAKING: Truck 'rams into pedestrians' in China as 'gunshots heard' **Title: Incident in Zhongshan Leaves Multiple Injured Following Vehicle Collision and Reports of Gunfire** Zhongshan, China – Authorities are investigating a disturbing incident in Gangkou, a district of... read more »

on Monday blocked government buildings in Kiev after the biggest demonstrations in the Ukrainian capital since 2004-05 Orange Revolution.
European nations weigh retaliation after...

European nations weigh retaliation after Trumps Greenland threats

European nations weigh retaliation after Trumps Greenland threats **Title: Proposed Tariffs Over Greenland Acquisition Spark Transatlantic Tensions** The United States’ pursuit of acquiring Greenland has ignited a diplomatic firestorm, with President Trump’s recent suggestion of... read more »

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Trump plans to charge $1 billion for permanent seat on Board of Peace

Trump plans to charge $1 billion for permanent seat on Board of Peace **Former President’s Initiative Sparks Debate Over Global Peacemaking Landscape** Washington D.C. – A new initiative spearheaded by former President Donald Trump is generating considerable discussion within international... read more »

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At least 39 killed in Spain when high-sp...

At least 39 killed in Spain when high-speed trains collide after derailment

At least 39 killed in Spain when high-speed trains collide after derailment **High-Speed Rail Collision in Spain Leaves Dozens Dead** Córdoba, Spain – A devastating collision involving two high-speed passenger trains has resulted in the deaths of at least 39 individuals near the city of... read more »

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US defends Mehsud’s killing amidst admitting tensions with Pak

Mehsud killing seen as major victory by US media

Washington – The reported death of Pakistan Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone strike has been described as a “victory” by the US media, but analysts also cautioned that... read more »

979 died in Iraqi violence in October

979 died in Iraqi violence in October

Baghdad – As many as 979 people were killed and about 1,900 injured following violent incidents in different parts of Iraq during October, a... read more »

18 killed in armed attack in Yemen

18 killed in armed attack in Yemen

Aden – At least 18 people were killed and over 50 injured Friday in an armed attack by Shiite Houthi rebels in Yemen’s northern province of Saada,... read more »

Turkey warns over WMDs being threat to world peace

Turkey warns over WMDs being threat to world peace

Istanbul – Turkish President Abdullah Gul warned here Friday that concerns about the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) are mounting with each... read more »

China assumes UN security council’s rotating pres...

Man jailed 5 years in China for flight bomb hoaxes

United Nations – China Friday assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for November. Liu Jieyi, China’s permanent... read more »

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