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Three share Economics Nobel for research into differences in prosperity between nations

The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A....

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Nobel Peace Prize will show that nuclear weapons can be abolished, winner says

The head of Japan's Nihon Hidankyo said on Friday (September 11, 2024) that the group's win of this ...

world | 4 days ago

Pentagon chief warns Iran of ‘serious consequences’ if it attacks Israel

The U.S. is sending several additional Air Force fighter jet squadrons to the Middle East, beefing u...

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Hassan Nasrallah killed: Hamas says ‘assassination’ will only strengthen resistance; Iran says Hezbollah leader’s ‘path to continue’

Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Saturday (September 28, 2024) it mourned Lebanon's Hezbolla...

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Israel Army announces new strikes targeting Hezbollah in east Lebanon

The Israeli military said it launched new strikes on Saturday (September 28, 2024) targeting Hezboll...

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Pope Francis says Church must ‘seek forgiveness’ for child sexual abuse

Pope Francis said on Friday (September 27, 2024) that the Catholic Church must “seek forgiveness” ov...

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60 'survivors' accuse ex-Harrods boss Al-Fayed of sex abuse: lawyers

Around 60 women have now come forward to allege they were sexually abused by former Harrods owner Mo...

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U.S. intelligence warns Trump on 'real' assassination threat from Iran: Campaign

U.S. intelligence agencies have briefed former President Donald Trump on the "real and specific" thr...

world | 3 weeks ago

Pager attack: Taiwan, Hungary firms deny making Hezbollah pagers

A Taiwanese company and its Hungarian partner reportedly denied making pagers that exploded while be...

world | 3 weeks ago

Another wave of blasts in Lebanon; 3 killed as walkie-talkies explode in Hezbollah strongholds

At least three people are killed and hundreds injured after another round of explosions in Hezbollah...

world | 3 weeks ago

Thousands injured in deadly pager explosions across Lebanon and Syria | Key facts

In what appears to be a sophisticated, remote attack, pagers used by hundreds of members of Hezbolla...

world | 4 weeks ago

Exploding pagers injure hundreds in Lebanon: Health Minister

Hundreds of people were injured across Lebanon when their pagers exploded Tuesday (September 17, 202...

world | 4 weeks ago

Shooter kills 4 and injures at least 9 at a high school outside Atlanta, officials say

A shooter at a Georgia high school killed four people and injured at least nine on Wednesday (Septem...

world | 1 month ago

Philippines says China ‘biggest disruptor’ of peace in Southeast Asia

China is the “biggest disruptor” of peace in Southeast Asia, the Philippine defence chief said on Tu...

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India celebrates first National Space Day

India celebrate its first National Space Day on Friday (August 23, 2024) with the theme, "Touching l...

science | 1 month ago

Hamas claims responsibility for deadly bomb attack on Tel Aviv

Hamas' armed al-Qassam Brigades on Monday (August 19, 2024) claimed responsibility for the deadly bo...

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