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Explosion hits Iraq base housing pro-Iranian militia

April 20, 2024 - 21:36
The militia blamed an attack, while Iraq's military said it did not detect drones or jets in the area.
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US agrees to pull troops out of Niger

April 20, 2024 - 20:26
It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.
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Explosion hits Iraq base housing pro-Iranian militia

April 20, 2024 - 19:41
The militia blamed an attack, while Iraq's military said it did not detect drones or jets in the area.
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USC graduation speakers cancelled as tensions flare

April 20, 2024 - 18:36
It comes after the decision to cancel a speech by a Muslim student sparked protests on campus.
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USC graduation speakers cancelled as tensions flare

April 20, 2024 - 18:36
It comes after the decision to cancel a speech by a Muslim student sparked protests on campus.
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Togo passes laws removing president's term limits

April 20, 2024 - 18:22
Authorities say the reforms are necessary, but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule.
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American Idol singer Mandisa dies aged 47

April 20, 2024 - 17:26
Tributes are being paid to the gospel singer who won a Grammy in 2014 for her record Overcomer.
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Iran downplays presumed Israeli attack but vows response to any 'decisive action'

April 20, 2024 - 16:23
World leaders have been repeating calls for de-escalation, after a reported Israeli strike on Iran.
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Man who set fire to himself near Trump trial dies

April 20, 2024 - 15:51
Maxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets, police said.
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Man who set fire to himself near Trump trial dies, US media says

April 20, 2024 - 15:21
Maxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets, police said.
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Disasters, dancers and a Duke: Photos of the week

April 20, 2024 - 13:21
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.
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From WhatsApp to Greggs - why is tech going down more?

April 20, 2024 - 12:55
Experts say tech outages do seem to be happening more often.
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Verstappen beats Hamilton to Chinese GP sprint win

April 20, 2024 - 12:43
Max Verstappen fights past Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso to win the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race.
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Watch: Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue lit up green

April 20, 2024 - 12:31
Watch: Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio turns green for indigenous day
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Chess master plays 58 hours straight in Times Square to beat marathon record

April 20, 2024 - 12:15
The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.
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Nigerian breaks chess marathon record

April 20, 2024 - 12:15
The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.
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VW workers vote to unionise in major win for labour

April 20, 2024 - 12:01
The United Autoworkers Union took a risk in a Republican - and often anti-union - part of the US.
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Baby Reindeer star on 'role of a lifetime' in disturbing stalker drama

April 20, 2024 - 11:38
Actress Jessica Gunning plays an obsessive and delusional stalker in Netflix's word-of-mouth hit.
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Video of US baseball coach in cockpit under FAA probe

April 20, 2024 - 11:05
Colorado Rockies hitting coach Hensley Meulens posted a video of himself on a flight from Denver to Toronto.
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An audible sigh of relief in the Middle East

April 20, 2024 - 10:32
The latest round in the longstanding, dangerous rivalry between Israel and Iran seems over for now, Lyse Doucet writes.
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