Dozens of civilians killed in jihadi attack in Niger, authorities say
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Drone attacks killing hundreds of civilians across Africa, says report
Calls grow to control military use of unmanned aerial vehicles which, despite claims of precise targeting, are claiming civilian lives. Almost 1,000 civilians have been killed and hundreds more ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
An airstrike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people, an opposition group says
An opposition group in military-ruled Myanmar says an airstrike on a central village under the control of a pro-democracy resistance group has killed at least 27 civilians and injured 30 othersABC News - Mar. 15 -
One killed in largest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, authorities say
At least 91 drones descended on Russian capital, forcing flights and train services to be suspended. Ukraine targeted Moscow early on Tuesday in what authorities said was its largest ever drone ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Pakistani officials say insurgent attack on train has ended; some hostages are dead
Pakistani authorities say an insurgent attack on a train carrying hundreds of people has ended, with all attackers killed following a daylong standoffABC News - Mar. 12 -
Syria says operation against Assad loyalists over after deadly violence
A monitoring group says 973 civilians have been killed in revenge attacks against the Alawite sect since Thursday.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Hundreds of Civilians Killed by Government Forces in Syria, War Monitors Say
More than 1,000 people have been killed in fighting between forces of the new government and remnants of the ousted regime, according to a war monitor, which said about 700 were civilians.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
South Sudan orders civilians to vacate a northern area as it battles an armed group
South Sudan’s government has asked civilians to leave a northern area a day after the army conducted an airstrike against an armed group accused of overrunning a military base and attacking a UABC News - 6d -
Hundreds of civilians reported killed in massacres as violence in Syria spirals
International alarm is growing over fighting in western Syria, where hundreds of civilians have been reportedly killed amid intense clashes.ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Three killed, over a dozen injured in New Mexico park shooting
Authorities are investigating a mass shooting that erupted during an unsanctioned car show at Young Park in Las Cruces, N.M. Police say a dispute between two groups escalated into gunfire, leaving ...NBC News - 1d
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New Canadian Prime Minister Carney will run in Ottawa area district as he seeks to join Parliament
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Chinese Premier meets pro-Trump US Senator Daines and calls for dialogue instead of confrontation
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says Beijing and Washington should choose dialogue instead of confrontation during his meeting with U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a strong supporter of President Donald TrumpABC News - 21h -
Gerard Depardieu's trial on sexual assault charges is starting in France
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South Korea's acting president thanks court for restoring his powers and says he'll attend to the most urgent matters
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What to know about the reinstatement of South Korea's No. 2 leader
In the latest twist in South Korea’s ongoing political crisis, the country’s Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo as acting leader, overturning his impeachment by opposition ...ABC News - 1h
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Turkey detains journalists as protests over the jailing of key Erdogan rival rock the country
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Middle East latest: Egypt offers proposal to get Israel-Hamas ceasefire back on track, officials say
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Wildfires in western Japan damage homes, force residents to evacuate
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Trump’s hints at ‘flexibility’ on reciprocal tariffs cheers markets – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. A war of words has broken out between Heathrow and National Grid over the fire which brought the London airport to a standstill on ...The Guardian - 43m -
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He caused a scandal with his erotic tale of lakeside cruising. Now the French film-maker is back – with a funny yet tragic story of lofty ideals, base passions and a lusty priest. There’s a ...The Guardian - 53m