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Deportation Flights to Venezuela to Begin Within Next 30 Days, Trump Border Czar Says
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Ecuador’s Leader Has Had a Year of Chaos. He Is Still Favored to Win Sunday’s Election.
President Daniel Noboa is favored to win Sunday’s presidential election as many voters embrace his heavy-handed tactics to fight violence and corruption.The New York Times - 23h -
ICC condemns sanctions by Trump administration and pledges to continue its work
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Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks
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Conductor Daniel Barenboim says he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
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To Keep Aid Coming, Ukraine Appeals to Trump Allies: Conservative Christians
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How Ukrainian artists channeled their creativity into documenting war
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Trump wants your attention — and the world's richest men can help him
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Trump's comments on Gaza draw backlash as Palestinians return home after ceasefire
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Trump's aid freeze will worsen Sudan famine and cost lives, workers say
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Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care
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Trump administration's data deletions set off 'a mad scramble,' researcher says
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Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact
Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 27 -
Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea's Youth in Line
The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 27 -
Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff
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Trump Says He Wants to 'Clean Out' Gaza, Send Refugees to Egypt and Jordan
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Burberry Sees Positive Signs as Turnaround Plan Continues
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TikTok Restoring Service for U.S. Users, After Trump Signals He Will Save It
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Mavs' Anthony Davis says he's going to 'give the city life back' after stunning Luka Doncic trade to Lakers
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‘Modern Love’ Podcast: He’s Gay. She’s Straight. They’re Newlyweds.
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