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Philippines' Duterte detained at request of International Criminal Court
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrested under ICC orders

MANILA, Philippines - In a dramatic move, the International Criminal Court on Tuesday arrested the former president of the Philippines,...

Walmart faces pushback as it asks Chinese suppliers to cut prices
Walmart asks China suppliers for price cuts on Trump tariffs

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas: Walmart is pressuring some Chinese suppliers to cut prices in response to President Donald Trump's imposed U.S....

China targets 5 percent growth for 2025 amid economic uncertainty
China keeps its economic growth target at 'around 5 percent' for 2025

BEIJING, China: China has set an economic growth target of around five percent for 2025, signaling efforts to stabilize the economy...

Man disqualified from driving for next 92 years to face Bathurst court
Man caught driving in NSW Central West despite losing license until 2117

BATHURST, NSW, Central West, Australia - A man  who has been disqualified from holding a driver's license for the next ninety-two years...

Australian warship rescues Lithuanian adventurer in Coral Sea
Australian Navy rescues cyclone-hit adventurer in Pacific Ocean

MELBOURNE, Australia: An Australian warship rescued Lithuanian adventurer Aurimas Mockus this week after he became stranded in the...

Chinese nationals accused of hacking US government, newspapers to get data on dissidents

(CN) - The Justice Department announced Wednesday indictments against a dozen Chinese nationals, claiming they worked to steal data...

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US weather agency faces big layoffs under Trump’s civil service cuts
US weather agency plans to fire 1,000 in second round of cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. weather agency, NOAA, plans to lay off 1,029 workers following 1,300 job cuts earlier this year. This...

New Mexico reports first measles-related death in over 40 years
Unvaccinated New Mexico adult tests positive for measles after death

SANTA FE: New Mexico: A New Mexico resident who died recently tested positive for measles, marking the state's first measles-related...

Philippines' Duterte detained at request of International Criminal Court
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrested under ICC orders

MANILA, Philippines - In a dramatic move, the International Criminal Court on Tuesday arrested the former president of the Philippines,...

Latest US pullback from international climate efforts
United States quits board of UN climate damage fund, letter shows

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The United States has withdrawn from the board of a U.N. climate fund designed to help poor countries deal with...

Protests mount over detention of Columbia University student
Jailed Columbia University student moved from NYC to Louisiana

NEW YORK CITY, New York - A student of Columbia University, arrested for protesting against the carnage in  Gaza, has been moved out...

Los Angeles, Pasadena sue Edison over devastating wildfire
LA County, Pasadena, sue Southern California Edison over wildfires

LOS ANGELES, California: Los Angeles County, Pasadena, and other public agencies have sued Edison International and its subsidiary,...

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