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Portugal hosts Ukrainian mothers, children in civil society initiative

For three weeks, Portugal will host Ukrainian mothers, children and relatives of soldiers who have died or are missing in action, to give them "an experience of normality", in what was hailed by the government as a "remarkable" civil soc...

Euronews

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Trump briefed on new military options for Iran strikes amid protests

President Trump has been briefed on new military options for a strike against Iran amid widespread protests and a government crackdown on communications for Iranians, a senior U.S. official tells CBS News. "We'll be hitting them very har...

CBS News

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Iran warns Washington it will retaliate if U.S. launches an attack

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene to protect demonstrators amid a deadly crackdown by Iranian security forces.

Africanews

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Four killed, 20 injured in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine

At least four people were killed and close to two dozen others were injured in overnight Russian attack targeting more than 20 locations across Ukraine. Zelenskyy slammed Moscow for intensifying the fighting this week, despite ongoing pe...

Euronews

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Kyiv endures freezing cold after Russian strikes knock out power

Kyiv residents huddled against bitter winter cold inside their unheated apartments on Saturday as engineers struggled to restore ⁠power, water and heat knocked out in the latest salvo of Russian strikes. Some have been forced to choose b...

France 24

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Myanmar holds second phase of voting in first election since coup

Myanmar began a second round of voting Sunday in the country's first general election since a takeover that installed a military government five years ago. Voting expanded to additional townships including some areas affected by the civi...

France 24

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Kenyans ‘lured’ to fight for Russia on Ukraine’s front line

Kenya’s unemployment crisis is pushing many young people into desperation. With few jobs at home, some are chasing opportunities abroad no matter how dangerous.

Al Jazeera

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Relative calm in Syria’s Aleppo after days of fighting

The last of hundreds of Kurdish fighters have withdrawn from the Syrian city of Aleppo after a ceasefire deal ended five days of conflict. Dozens of people were killed and 155,000 displaced during intense battles. Although the ceasefire ...

Al Jazeera

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Syrian army tries to dislodge last Kurdish fighters from Aleppo

Dozens of Kurdish fighters left Aleppo on Saturday, security sources told Reuters, but the army said it was still working to clear a remaining group of hardened fighters in the Sheikh Maksoud district after a ceasefire failed to end days...

Reuters

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The surprising history of the Monroe Doctrine

In 1823, President James Monroe called for European powers to stay out of the Americas. What came to be known as the Monroe Doctrine would influence U.S. foreign policy for generations, and lead to military interventions across the Weste...

CBS America

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U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria, officials say

The U.S. military struck multiple locations in Syria to target ISIS on Saturday, according to the Central Command. It came as Syria announced a ceasefire with Kurdish fighters after three days of clashes in the north.

CBS News

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Greenland rejects Trump's threats

President Trump said, "We are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not," earlier this week. But Greenland, a territory of Denmark and a NATO ally, is rejecting the threats.

CBS News

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Trump says U.S will act on Greenland, 'whether they like it or not'

Trump, who often cites national security interests as the reason for taking Greenland, said that if the US does not do something, 'Russia or China will take over Greenland'.

Euronews

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South Africa hosts Russia, Iran and China for military exercise

BRICS nations have launched joint naval exercises off the South African coast. Supporters say the drills will strengthen co-operation among emerging economies. But critics warn they could deepen global divisions.

Al Jazeera

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Winter misery in Gaza: Makeshift tents offer little protection

Cold, rain and wind worsen the suffering of Palestinians who live in makeshift shelters across Gaza.

Al Jazeera

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After four years of war: War weariness is rising among Russians

Economic strain and shrinking freedoms fuel fatigue among Russians as the war in Ukraine drags on.

Al Jazeera

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Israel to demolish a football pitch in Bethlehem

An Israeli demolition order targets one of the few safe play spaces for children in a crowded refugee camp in Palestine.

Al Jazeera

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UN says more than 50 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi

More than 100,000 people have sought refuge in Burundi since December amid fighting between the Congolese army and M23 rebels.

Africanews

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At least two people killed in overnight Russian strikes across Ukraine

At least two people were killed and more than 15 others were injured in overnight Russian strikes targeting over a dozen locations across Ukraine.

Euronews

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Iran protests near third week amid standoff with authorities

Recent protests in Iran, sparked by economic woes, have widened into broader discontent with the country's theocratic rule, as the exiled son of the last shah, Reza Pahlavi, urges demonstrators to reclaim public spaces.

DW News

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As Sudan marks 1,000 days of conflict, civilians continue to suffer

The United Nations says over 20 million Sudanese require health assistance while 21 million are in desperate need of food.

Africanews

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Ukrainians protest against Russia joining navy drills in South Africa

Ukrainian immigrants living in Cape Town urged South Africa to stop military cooperation with Moscow.

Africanews

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Trump’s Greenland push creates dilemma for NATO

Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland has escalated from last year’s purchase offer to the threat of US military force, raising fears of NATO's biggest member attacking its smaller ally, Denmark.

DW News

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U.S. seizes fifth tanker linked to Venezuela

The U.S. seized another oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the Caribbean, U.S. Southern Command confirmed on Friday (January 9). The seizure of the vessel comes as President Donald Trump prepares to meet with oil company executives at the...

CBS News

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Trump: U.S. to hit Iran 'very hard' if violence continues at protests

U.S. President Donald Trump is reiterating his threats against Iran's regime if violence and deaths continue during protests. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has more.

CBS News

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Syria announces ceasefire after days of clashes in Aleppo

Following three days of violence between government forces and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo, Syria’s Defense ministry has announced a ceasefire. There was no immediate comment from the Kurdish-led Syrian democratic forces.

Africanews

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Russia fires hypersonic missile at Ukraine target near NATO border

Russia fired a powerful hypersonic missile overnight at a target in Ukraine near the border with NATO-member Poland, in what Kyiv's European allies described as an attempt to intimidate them from supporting Ukraine.

Reuters

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EU will do 'everything it can' to support Syria, von der Leyen says

The chief of the EU executive pledged Europe's full support for Syria's recovery after meeting interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday.

Euronews

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Trump threatens more U.S. air strikes in Nigeria

During an interview with the New York Times, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened more air strikes in Nigeria if Christians are killed. Abuja denies that Christians in the country face systematic persecution.

Africanews

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Israeli strikes kill 11 in Gaza as truce progress looks shaky

Israeli strikes killed at least 11 Palestinians in separate strikes in the Gaza Strip, medics said, in what the military said came in response to a failed rocket attack by militants in the enclave. The two sides have traded accusations o...

Reuters