A Half-Ton Piece of Space Junk Falls Onto a Village in Kenya

A Half-Ton Piece of Space Junk Falls Onto a Village in Kenya

Jan 2, 2025

No one was hurt by the object, believed to be part of a launch rocket. Experts say the frequency of such incidents is increasing as the amount of debris in orbit around the Earth increases dramatically.No one was hurt by the object, believed

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Naples, Italy: A Popular Tourist Destination Suffering from Violence and Unemployment

Naples, Italy: A Popular Tourist Destination Suffering from Violence and Unemployment

Jan 2, 2025

The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet it remains merciless for many of its youth.The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet

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Montenegro Shooting Kills 12, Including 2 Children, Officials Say

Montenegro Shooting Kills 12, Including 2 Children, Officials Say

Jan 2, 2025

The authorities in the small Balkan country reported after a search that the gunman, whose rampage followed a bar fight, had been found dead.The authorities in the small Balkan country reported after a search that the gunman, whose rampage followed a bar fight,

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Debate Over U.S. Sanctions on Russia For Ukraine War Intensifies

Debate Over U.S. Sanctions on Russia For Ukraine War Intensifies

Jan 2, 2025

The president-elect has said he will use sanctions sparingly while vowing to end the war in Ukraine, renewing questions over their efficacy.The president-elect has said he will use sanctions sparingly while vowing to end the war in Ukraine, renewing questions over their efficacy. 

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Israeli Threat to UNRWA Looms Over Gaza

Israeli Threat to UNRWA Looms Over Gaza

Jan 2, 2025

The U.N. agency known as UNRWA has been the backbone of aid to Gaza. Now, Israel is moving to ban it over accusations that it shielded Hamas militants.The U.N. agency known as UNRWA has been the backbone of aid to Gaza. Now, Israel

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US Teenager Fighting for His Life After Father and 2 Others Killed in Mexico

Jan 2, 2025

Jason Peña, now 14, was shot in the head on a highway in the state of Durango, a family spokeswoman said. His father and uncle, both U.S. citizens, and a Mexican relative were also killed.Jason Peña, now 14, was shot in the head

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The Mozambique Song, and Rapper, Inspiring a Youth Uprising

The Mozambique Song, and Rapper, Inspiring a Youth Uprising

Jan 2, 2025

“Povo no Poder,” or “People in Power,” by the rap star Azagaia, has become the unofficial anthem of the protests over a disputed election.“Povo no Poder,” or “People in Power,” by the rap star Azagaia, has become the unofficial anthem of the protests

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Palestinian Authority Temporarily Bans Al Jazeera

Palestinian Authority Temporarily Bans Al Jazeera

Jan 2, 2025

The authority’s official news media accused the Qatari-backed broadcaster of “inciting sedition” and “interfering in internal Palestinian affairs,” though it did not provide detailed examples of law breaking.The authority’s official news media accused the Qatari-backed broadcaster of “inciting sedition” and “interfering in internal

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Gaza Residents Endure Harsh Conditions as Israel-Hamas War Continues Into 2025

Gaza Residents Endure Harsh Conditions as Israel-Hamas War Continues Into 2025

Jan 1, 2025

Several people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the city of Jabaliya, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hamas.Several people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the city of Jabaliya, according to the Palestinian Civil

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Rebels Easily Toppled Syria’s Army. Their Challenge Now: Rebuilding.

Rebels Easily Toppled Syria’s Army. Their Challenge Now: Rebuilding.

Jan 1, 2025

​The rebels’ path to victory is littered with evidence of Syria’s defeated military. It also reflects the sizable task of trying to put the country back together.​The rebels’ path to victory is littered with evidence of Syria’s defeated military. It also reflects the

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