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Middle East updates: US blocks UN membership for Palestine: The US has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that recommended full UN membership for the ...
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Middle East updates: US blocks UN membership for Palestine
Quick Glance: Iran Fires Air Defenses at Isfahan Base and Nuclear Site
  • Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near Isfahan after spotting suspicious drones.

  • Tensions rose due to a possible Israeli attack in retaliation to Tehran's unprecedented drone and missile assault.

  • The US and Israel did not directly comment on the incident, but reports from US media and anonymous Israeli sources suggest Israel might have carried out the attack.

  • The International Atomic Energy Agency and state media confirmed that the atomic sites in the region were undamaged and called for restraint in military conflicts.
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US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel: But Russia and Iran criticized the calls for deescalation as hypocritical.
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US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel
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“The Palestinian people have not lost their humanity. You wouldn’t find people who long for a normal life, like our people on Gaza ... Show more
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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions
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US Sees Hurdles to UN Vote to Monitor North Korea Nuclear Arms Development: Pushing through a United Nations General Assembly vote to continue expert monitoring ...
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US Sees Hurdles to UN Vote to Monitor North Korea Nuclear Arms Development
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US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken: “The Security Council must unequivocally condemn Iran’s aggressive actions and call for ...
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US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
  • Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.

  • Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.

  • Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
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Sydney mall stabbing: France’s ‘Bollard Man’ gains Australian residency for confronting killer, thanks to PM Albanese
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Sydney mall stabbing: France’s ‘Bollard Man’ gains Australian residency ...
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Iran and its supporters point out double standard at the UN after Tehran's attack on Israel, which Iran said was a response to the deadly Israeli bombing of an ... Show more
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LIVE: US ambassador to UN holds a news conference in SeoulThe US ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield ... Show more   #LindaThomasGreenfield   #US   #UN   #Seoul   #Korea   #SouthKorea   #NorthKorea   #live   #Reuters   #news   www.reuters.com/
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The United States will on Thursday vote against a #Palestinian request for full United Nations membership, a #US official told Reuters ... Show more
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Sydney mall attacker may have targeted women, police say, as more details emerge of his six victims
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Sydney mall attacker may have targeted women, police say, as more details ...
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Caribbean ambassador calls for global action to establish slavery tribunal: A high-level Caribbean ambassador said on Wednesday it was crucial to establish a new ...
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Caribbean ambassador calls for global action to establish slavery tribunal
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Sydney mall stabbing: Police say attacker may have targeted women: Five of the six people killed and the majority of the 12 injured were women.
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Sydney mall stabbing: Police say attacker may have targeted women
Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
  • Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.

  • Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.

  • Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.

  • Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Countries across the world have urged Israel to not retaliate after Iran carried out an unprecedented missile and drone attack on Saturday night ... Show more
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US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea : The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border ...
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US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea ...
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Armenia, Azerbaijan to clash at International Court of Justice: Azerbaijan and Armenia will fight out a long-running “ethnic cleansing” dispute at the top United ...
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Armenia, Azerbaijan to clash at International Court of Justice
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Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Toutounchi said the military operation conducted by the Islamic Republic against military centers in occupied Palestine ... Show more   #Iran   #UN   kuwaittimes.com/
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Cops wait for man to poop out ‘pellet’ before arresting him for drug trafficking: A West Australian man was arrested on charges related to drug trafficking after ...
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Cops wait for man to poop out ‘pellet’ before arresting him for drug ...
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The U.S. Vetoes Resolution to Upgrade Palestine’s U.N. Membership: The Security Council veto has triggered backlash as global divisions continue to sharpen over ...
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The U.S. Vetoes Resolution to Upgrade Palestine’s U.N. Membership
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U.S. Lays Out Protections for Assange if He Is Extradited: American officials sought to reassure the U.K. about Julian Assange’s treatment should the former ...
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U.S. Lays Out Protections for Assange if He Is Extradited
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It was a one-man show when Elvis Walrond took to the streets yesterday to protest the termination of the Necarp project which had been organised by the ... Show more   #MeAndMyNation   #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay   #TheSourceMatters   #Barbados
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Ocean heat is driving a global coral bleaching event, and it could be the worst on record
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Ocean heat is driving a global coral bleaching event, and it could be the ...
Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
  • US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.

  • Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.

  • Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.

  • Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
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China’s UN Ambassador Dai Bing told the UN Security Council that a suspected Israeli attack on Iran’s consulate in Syria was of an “extremely vicious nature” ... Show more   www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion   #DawnToday
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Rights groups turn to UN to help end French police racial profiling: Rights watchdogs including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International on Thursday said ...
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Rights groups turn to UN to help end French police racial profiling
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Senator David Pocock is on a mission to hold Canberra to account — and he won't stop with the Department of Defence
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Senator David Pocock is on a mission to hold Canberra to account — and he ...
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Diet Coke or Coke Zero? Dietitian reveals which one is healthier: Toronto-based registered dietitian Abbey Sharp has evaluated the healthfulness of Coke Zero and ...
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Diet Coke or Coke Zero? Dietitian reveals which one is healthier
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In Sydney, a man kills six people, five of whom are female. Despite this, the police see no evidence of an ideological background. 👉 taz.de/!6001727/
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Australia knife attack: Was it terror-related? Here's what police say about suspect
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Australia knife attack: Was it terror-related? Here's what police say ...
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The Catholic Archbishop of Sydney has called for the nation's Catholic community to "worship without fear," following the shocking terror attack at ... Show more   #9News   www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-church-stabbing-update-terrorism-act-declared-what-happens-next/317b7930-47be-4c49-8ffe-d57c23c30024
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Ministry targets 22 million children in mass deworming campaign : Statistics from the Ministry of Health show that up to 53 percent of children under five and 32 ...
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Ministry targets 22 million children in mass deworming campaign
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Nakhumicha defends plans to end health crisis: Susan Nakhumicha says the government has put in place measures to address the health crisis occasioned by ongoing ...
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Nakhumicha defends plans to end health crisis
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Seven West CEO James Warburton Makes Immediate Exit, Following Scandal: James Warburton, CEO of Australia's Seven West Media, has exited following court ...
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Seven West CEO James Warburton Makes Immediate Exit, Following Scandal
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Exclusive: More trust themselves to make health decisions: The growing rise of "health empowerment" is a double-edged sword.
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Exclusive: More trust themselves to make health decisions
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NSW Premier Chris Minns has thanked members of the public and first responders for their actions. He has specifically called out NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott ... Show more   www.abc.net.au/news/app
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Body of missing S’porean woman in Spain found with 30 stab wounds; S’porean man arrested
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Body of missing S’porean woman in Spain found with 30 stab wounds; ...
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Arab League chief voices Gaza fears in talks with UN official: CAIRO: Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit has told a senior UN official that he fears ...
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Arab League chief voices Gaza fears in talks with UN official
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U.S. Envoy to U.N. Vows Support for Resolving North Korea Abduction Issue; Abductee’s Mother Wants To See ‘Even a Glance’ of Daughter
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U.S. Envoy to U.N. Vows Support for Resolving North Korea Abduction Issue; ...
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U.S. envoy to U.N. uses Japan visit to bolster U.N. Security Council: “The Security Council of 70 years ago does not reflect the realities of today ...
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U.S. envoy to U.N. uses Japan visit to bolster U.N. Security Council
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Turning Down the Noise Around You Improves Health in Many Ways: Experts describe ways to turn down the volume, from earbuds to smartphone apps that detect ...
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Turning Down the Noise Around You Improves Health in Many Ways
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United States backs Elon Musk's call for permanent UNSC seat for India : In a press conference, United States State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson ...
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United States backs Elon Musk's call for permanent UNSC seat for ...
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It’s Taken Scientists Two Years to Rename Airborne Viruses After Covid Mistakes: Airborne viruses will be called “pathogens that transmit through the air” under ...
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It’s Taken Scientists Two Years to Rename Airborne Viruses After Covid ...
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Gloggnitzer Thoroughbred Floriani on a mission in Lebanon: Oliver Seit, a firefighter in Gloggnitz, is currently working for the United Nations. (NÖNplus)
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Gloggnitzer Thoroughbred Floriani on a mission in Lebanon
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Anthony Albanese captured the public's mood in allowing Bollard Man to stay, but he also set an uncomfortable precedent
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Anthony Albanese captured the public's mood in allowing Bollard Man to ...
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‘No one left behind’ - Guyana Chronicle: “Access to education is an inherent right of every individual,” Minister Hamilton affirmed as he highlighted to the UN ...
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‘No one left behind’ - Guyana Chronicle
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Saudi, UN officials discuss aid efforts in Sudan: RIYADH: Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, supervisor general of the Saudi aid agency KSrelief, recently met with ...
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Saudi, UN officials discuss aid efforts in Sudan
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Six missed calls, mystery bank records and CCTV: Inside bombshell Lehrmann judgment
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Six missed calls, mystery bank records and CCTV: Inside bombshell Lehrmann ...
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Sydney Church Stabbing Deemed A Terrorist Attack By Australian Authorities: Police officials said the stabbing appeared premeditated and fit the criteria of ...
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Sydney Church Stabbing Deemed A Terrorist Attack By Australian Authorities
Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
  • A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.

  • The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.

  • The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.

  • A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
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"USA should stay out": Tehran warns of counter-attacks: After the Iranian attacks on Israel, Tehran warns other countries against counter-attacks ...
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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Couple loses $800k to rising scam method: Australians have been warned to triple check their invoices amid a surge in payment redirection scams ...
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Couple loses $800k to rising scam method
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Australia's cash availability crisis creating an NZ monopoly: Hit by low demand for physical money, Australian cash-in-transit giant Armaguard is selling ...
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Australia's cash availability crisis creating an NZ monopoly
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‘Hero’ who confronted Sydney attacker offered permanent residency: Damien Guerot confronted an attacker who stabbed several people at Sydney’s Westfield Bondi ...
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‘Hero’ who confronted Sydney attacker offered permanent residency
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Education Minister Fayval Williams today revealed that her Ministry is investigating another private facility that caters to foreign children in Jamaica ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20240417/education-ministry-investigating-another-private-school-foreign-children   #GLNRToday
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Spain Widens Push for EU Countries to Recognize Palestinian State: A majority of U.N. member states recognize Palestinian statehood, but the U.S. and most E.U ...
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Spain Widens Push for EU Countries to Recognize Palestinian State
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Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Know common myths about oral cancer: Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Still, there are many myths about ...
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Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Know common myths about oral cancer
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Deyalsingh: Parents will get medical records: The parents of the seven babies who died between April 4 and 7 at the Port of Spain General Hospital were expected ...
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Deyalsingh: Parents will get medical records
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Accused rapist who tried to clear his name loses blockbuster defamation trial against TV network
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Accused rapist who tried to clear his name loses blockbuster defamation ...
Quick Glance: How Justice Michael Lee unraveled the Higgins-Lehrmann 'Omnishambles'
  • Justice Michael Lee meticulously unpicked the complex allegations in the Lehrmann-Higgins case with sharp clarity and meticulous precision.

  • Lee assessed the truth question separately for the rape and cover-up allegations, finding the former proven and the latter not.

  • He criticized Ten, Wilkinson, and her team for inadequate research efforts and found the testimonies of Lehrmann and Higgins unconvincing.

  • Lee's judgment provides valuable insights for future defamation and sexual assault prosecutions as well as for media practice.
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State officials give governors sleepless nights: Cabinet Secretaries and heads of parastatals with political ambitions have been using every opportunity to hit ...
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State officials give governors sleepless nights
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UAE names Mohamed Abushahab as new ambassador to the UN: He previously served as ambassador to Belgium, the EU and Luxembourg, and also held leadership roles ...
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UAE names Mohamed Abushahab as new ambassador to the UN
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Diriyah Co. CEO appointed UN Tourism ambassador : RIYADH: Saudi historical destination developer Diriyah Co.’s CEO, Jerry Inzerillo, has been appointed as a UN ...
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Diriyah Co. CEO appointed UN Tourism ambassador 
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Australian police declare stabbing of bishop in Sydney a terrorist attack - UPI.com
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Australian police declare stabbing of bishop in Sydney a terrorist attack ...
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Liquidation of Auckland dentist alarms patients seeking redress: A court-appointed liquidator says patients who have paid the clinic for incomplete treatments ...
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Liquidation of Auckland dentist alarms patients seeking redress
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Revealed: How counties denied Kemsa Sh1bn: Kemsa has an absolute monopoly in the supply of drugs to the public.
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Revealed: How counties denied Kemsa Sh1bn
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US Envoy to Keep Pressure on North Korea With Visit to to Korean Border: The US ambassador to the United Nations headed to the demilitarized zone dividing the ...
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US Envoy to Keep Pressure on North Korea With Visit to to Korean Border
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