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Two Colombias, two futures: Inside the runoff election shaping the country’s next decade
BOGOTÁ, June 15 — Colombians eyeing a runoff election face two starkly different economic models against a backdrop of messy government finances. Rightwing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella wants a […]
Ebola risk for World Cup ‘extremely low’, with measles and flu bigger concerns as US steps up readiness, experts say
US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness Some experts warn of public health system strains Measles, Covid-19 and flu seen as more likely threats CHICAGO, June 15 — The risk […]
USGS: New 6.2 quake hits off Mindanao in the Philippines a week after deadly 7.8 tremor
MANILA, June 15 — A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines today, the United States Geological Survey said, a week after a deadly quake in the same region killed […]
China says growing its military helps world peace
BEIJING, June 15 — China said today that strengthening its military is beneficial to world peace, slamming a think tank report that warned the threat of a direct strike by […]
Deadly strikes on Ukraine leave Kyiv cathedral in flames
MOSCOW, June 15 — Russia fired a barrage of missiles at several major Ukrainian cities, setting Kyiv’s historic Dormition Cathedral on fire and killing eleven, while Ukraine strikes claimed three […]
Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s
LONDON, June 15 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said today he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of […]
Stepson of Norway’s crown prince convicted of rape, sentenced to four years in prison
OSLO, June 15 — The stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon has been found guilty of two counts of rape as well as domestic violence and other crimes and is […]
Stepson of Norway’s crown prince convicted of rape, sentenced to 4 years in prison
OSLO, June 15 — The stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon has been found guilty of two counts of rape, one count of domestic violence and other crimes and is […]
UK court to rule on ban of pro-Palestinian group
LONDON, June 15 — London’s High Court will today rule on a legal standoff between the government and activist group Palestine Action that has seen thousands of people—from students to […]
G7 protest turns from carnival to violent stand-off
GENEVA, June 15 — An anti-G7 protest in Geneva began in a carnival atmosphere yesterday before descending into violence, with building facades smashed in and police firing tear gas at […]