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Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump
Transatlantic relations aren’t broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they’ll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler
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Global Survey Finds Citizens back a World Parliament as Trust in International System Erodes
BERLIN, Germany, January 20 (IPS) – As democracy faces pressure around the world and confidence in international law drops, a new global survey reveals that citizens in a vast majority of countries support the idea of creating a citizen-elected world parliament to deal with global issues. Read the full story, “Global Survey Finds Citizens back…
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Syria fighting live: Ceasefire under duress as army moves into Hasakah
About 200 ISIL detainees escaped from al-Shaddadi prison with tit-for-tat allegations on who freed them.
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After Four Shark Attacks in 48 Hours, Australia Shuts Dozens of Beaches
Many of the closed beaches were in Sydney, the site of three of the attacks.
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Surfer injured in fourth shark attack in Australian state in 48 hours
Authorities are warning people to stay out of the Australian state’s waterways after recent rainfall.
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Taxing the Ultrarich
The number of billionaires has exploded, yet they often pay taxes at rates well below average.
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Gaza’s ‘phase two’ from a distance: Why hope still feels out of reach
As Washington hails next stage of truce, Gaza sees a stark disconnect between promises and the deadly reality.
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Spain to hold three days of mourning for victims of high-speed train crash
At least 40 people died in Sunday’s collision in southern Spain, the worst crash the country has seen in more than a decade.
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un fires vice premier, publicly rebukes officials
Kim condemns ‘incompetent’ party members for delays in government projects in advance of key ruling party meeting.
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Denmark sends more troops to Greenland amid tensions with Trump
Nordic country dispatches ‘substantial contribution’ of troops to the Arctic territory amid standoff with Washington.
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UK to consider Australia-style ban on social media for children
UK ministers will visit Australia to gather information on the social media ban for under-16s implemented last month.
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Death Toll Rises in Guatemalan Gang Riots
Uprisings in three prisons have killed nine police officers, presenting another challenge for President Bernardo Arévalo in his fight against corruption and organized crime.
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More than 100 vehicle pile-up leaves US motorists stranded in snowstorm
US weather forecasters warn of extremely cold temperatures, potential for winter storms across several states.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,426
These are the key developments from day 1,426 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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At the Center of Trump’s Vision for Rebuilding Ukraine: BlackRock
The world’s largest asset manager has been enlisted to help build Ukraine’s recovery plan. Some fear it is part of a Trump administration effort to steer the effort toward American business interests.
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Trump Is Pushing the U.S.-Europe Alliance to the Brink Over Greenland
As President Trump tries to coerce European leaders over Greenland, they are pondering the unthinkable: Is an 80-year-old alliance doomed?
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Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s Prime Minister, Calls for Snap Election
Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to be Japan’s prime minister, is hoping to seize on her popularity by calling a parliamentary election next month.
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Trump says he will ‘100%’ carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, said the bloc has “no interest to pick a fight, but we will hold our ground”.
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How 40 People Died In a Train Crash in Andalucia, Spain
The victims of Spain’s deadliest rail crash in more than a decade included a police officer, journalists and a family returning from a musical.
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Clashes Erupt Around Syrian Prisons Holding Islamic State Fighters
New tensions flared a day after a Kurdish-led militia agreed to hand over control of prisons holding some 8,000 Islamic State fighters to the Syrian government.
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Gaza’s Board of Peace: What to Know
Numerous countries say they have been invited to join President Trump’s newly minted organization, which critics say could undermine the United Nations.
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Train Crash in Southern Spain Kills Dozens
A train crash in southern Spain involving two trains killed dozens on Sunday. The cause of the crash, the deadliest in Spain since 2013, was still being investigated on Monday.
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How Extreme Weather is Testing Tanzania’s $2 Billion Electric Railway Dream
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, January 19 (IPS) – On a rainy Wednesday morning, in Dodoma, the capital of Tanzania, the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) terminal bustled with a steady flow of passengers. Women ushered toddlers along. Snack bags dangling on their hands. Tourists dragged wheeled suitcases across the floor. Students scrolled through smartphones as they…
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One Carries a Broom, the Other a Schoolbag
SYLHET, Bangladesh, January 19 (IPS) – While other children her age prepared for school, eight-year-old Tania once began her workday. Each morning, she picked up a jharu—the household broom—and cleaned floors inside a private home. At the same time, another child of her age in that household lifted a schoolbag and left for class. One…
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The UN’s Withering Vine: A US Retreat from Global Governance
The Trump administration’s recent announcement of its withdrawal from 66 international organisations has been met with a mixture of alarm and applause. While the headline number suggests a dramatic retreat from the world stage, a closer look reveals a more nuanced, and perhaps more insidious, strategy. The move is less a wholesale abandonment of…
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Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks
There is a growing trend of foreigners being lured to Ghana under the pretext of lucrative work.
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What we know about Spain’s worst rail disaster in over a decade
What caused the train to derail remains unclear but officials say an investigation has been launched.
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Starmer Pushes Back Against Greenland Tariff Threat as ‘Completely Wrong’
The British prime minister said his country “must stand up for its values” after President Trump threatened a new tariff war over acquiring the island.
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South African team helps search for politician swept away by Mozambique floodwaters
Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country
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Denied Peace Prize, Trump Tells Norway He’ll Push for Greenland
In a text message, President Trump told Norway’s prime minister he no longer felt obliged to “think purely of Peace” and that the world would not be secure until America controlled the island.
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Inter Milan vs Arsenal: UEFA Champions League – team news, start, lineups
Leaders Arsenal itching to get back to winning ways against Inter in league phase of UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
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The UK is now willing to undermine British institutions to protect Israel
British football fans are regularly banned without scandal. Why is it that Israeli fans cannot be?
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Video: Questions in Gaza over phase 2 of ceasefire
Palestinians are questioning Israel’s commitment to the second phase of the US-backed ceasefire deal for Gaza.
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Live Updates: At Least 39 Are Dead in High-Speed Train Crash in Spain
Rescuers were searching for survivors trapped in the wreckage after part of a train derailed and smashed into another. The cause of the crash, the deadliest in Spain since 2013, was still being determined.
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Opinion – Recognising Divided Somaliland
Somaliland is not simply the entity that enjoyed de jure recognition of sovereignty. It is a much different and internally contested entity.
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‘The finest in the world’: Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
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Power lines and power struggles: Unpacking Syria’s push towards unification
As government takes control of resource-rich areas, rebuilding trust will be key to achieving a united Syria.
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Japan’s PM Takaichi will dissolve parliament, call snap election
This is a breaking news story.
