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Syrians mark revolution anniversary with roses, songs and tight security
Syrian flags and revolutionary songs fill the streets on a day of celebrating hope and sacrifice.
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Huge power outage in Cuba leaves millions in darkness
Latest grid collapse follows a string of nationwide blackouts in recent months.
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Ahmed al-Sharaa is “inheriting a nightmare situation”
“Remember, scholars were saying Syria was on the verge of becoming a failed state.”
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UK’s Starmer says coalition to beef up Ukraine security in any peace deal
British PM Starmer highlights 'robust' security plans for Ukraine, proposing deployment in case of a peace deal.
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Trump administration mulls new travel ban that could hit 43 nations: Report
The travel ban could affect more than 40 countries, far beyond the restrictions set in Trump's first term.
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US-South Africa relationship “damaged” over Israel’s war
Analyst Sandile Swana says the US-South Africa dispute stems from South Africa's backing of the ICJ case against Israel.
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Tens of thousands join antigovernment protest in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade
Protests began after 15 people killed in November's Novi Sad railway station roof collapse.
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Gaza’s silent epidemic
Gaza has the highest number of child amputees per capita and has been rendered incapable of taking care of them.
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Rival rallies erupt in South Korea before ruling on president’s impeachment
Pro and anti-President Yoon Suk-yeol protests have gathered across South Korea's capital ahead of a court ruling.
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Acute child malnutrition in northern Gaza doubles in one month, UNICEF says
UNICEF warns malnutrition crisis worsens across Gaza, with dramatic rises in affected children under two and under five.
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Why are Caribbean leaders fighting Trump to keep Cuban doctors?
Cuban medical missions provide crucial support to several Caribbean healthcare systems, especially in times of crisis.
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South Africa committed to US ties after ‘regrettable’ expulsion of envoy
US State Secretary Marco Rubio has accused South Africa's ambassador of hating the US and President Trump.
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US sanctions Thailand’s officials over deportation of Uighurs to China
Thailand defends last month's decision, saying China assured the safety of the repatriated Uighur people.
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Syria: An eruption of violence and a misinformation crisis
The Listening Post analyses Syria's past week of violence, vengeance & disinformation.
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Can an aspirin a day keep cancer at bay?
A new study finds that aspirin may disrupt the protective shield cancer cells use to evade the immune system.
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‘Inch by inch’: Myanmar rebels close in on key military base in Chin State
Under heavy Myanmar air force attacks, Chin rebels pay heavy price for success of ‘Mission Jerusalem’.
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UN chief calls for global action against rising ‘anti-Muslim bigotry’
Marking International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Guterres speaks out against bigotry, xenophobia and discrimination.
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Russian captain in North Sea ship collision charged with manslaughter
Vladimir Motin appears in court over the death of a crew member after his cargo ship crashed into a US fuel tanker.
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How does Israel’s detention campaign work?
For every Palestinian Israel freed in the ceasefire deal, it arrested 16 more.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,115
These are the key developments on day 1,115 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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