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Madagascar president kicks off re-election campaign amid tensions 10 Oct 2023 - 07:39 pm
Incumbent Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina, greets supporters as he attends the first meeting of his electoral campaign, in Antananarivo, on October 10, 2023. (Photo by RIJASOLO / AFP)
US says Niger military staged coup, slashes aid 10 Oct 2023 - 06:51 pm
A patrol vehicle of the Nigeiren Gendarmerie (L) escorts a French Army military vehicle belonging to a convoy of French troops (R) as they cross the Lazaret district in Niamey on October 10, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
Stockholm to ban petrol, diesel cars in city centre 10 Oct 2023 - 05:24 pm
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Spain expecting another poor olive oil season, prices to remain high 10 Oct 2023 - 05:15 pm
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Russia will only resume nuclear tests if the US does it first, says top Russian diplomat 10 Oct 2023 - 05:09 pm
This pool photograph distributed by Russian state owned agency Sputnik shows Russian President Vladimir Putin before a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister at the Kremlin in Moscow on October 10, 2023. (Photo by Sergei Bobylyov / POOL / AFP)
IMF lowers China 2023 economic growth forecast to 5.0% 10 Oct 2023 - 02:25 pm
A worker cleans windows on a high-rise building in Beijing on October 10, 2023. Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP
WHO calls for humanitarian corridor into Gaza Strip 10 Oct 2023 - 12:43 pm
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Jordan announces closure of King Hussein Bridge 10 Oct 2023 - 11:45 am
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Nongshim highlights K-Culture impact; desires to offer new flavours to consumers 10 Oct 2023 - 10:08 am
Nongshim office buildings in Seoul.
Gaza health ministry appeals for ‘safe corridor’ for medical aid 10 Oct 2023 - 09:00 am
A Palestinian runs amidst the debris after an Israeli airstrike on buildings in the refugee camp of Jabalia in the Gaza Strip on October 9, 2023. Photo by Mohammed ABED / AFP
UNESCO mission in Libya to inspect damaged heritage sites 09 Oct 2023 - 11:17 pm
Water flows through the ruins at the site of the ancient Greco-Roman city of Cyrene (Shahhat) in eastern Libya, about 60(37 miles) west of Derna, on September 21,2023, in the aftermath of a devastating flood. (Photo by Ozan Kose / AFP)
Sudan and Iran agree to restore ties after 7-year rift 09 Oct 2023 - 10:53 pm
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IMF, World Bank hold first meetings in Africa in 50 years 09 Oct 2023 - 10:35 pm
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, speaks during the first day of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), in Marrakesh on October 9, 2023. (Photo by Fadel Senna / AFP)
Israel announces ‘total’ blockade on Gaza 09 Oct 2023 - 08:39 pm
A fireball erupts during Israeli bombardment of Gaza City on October 9, 2023. (Photo by MAHMUD HAMS / AFP)
Mexico to send diplomatic note protesting Texas border truck inspections causing major delays 09 Oct 2023 - 07:18 pm
Chihuahua state, Mexico on October 3, 2023. (Photo by HERIKA MARTINEZ / AFP)
Palestinian health ministry warns of dangerous health situation in Gaza 09 Oct 2023 - 06:11 pm
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Kenyan Kiptum shatters countryman Kipchoge's world record during win in Chicago Marathon 09 Oct 2023 - 04:57 pm
Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum celebrates winning the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in Chicago, Illinois, in a world record time of two hours and 35 seconds on October 8, 2023. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP)
Dozens killed and injured in Israeli missile strikes on Shati and Jabalya refugee camps 09 Oct 2023 - 03:33 pm
Palestinians inspect the destruction in a neighbourhood heavily damaged by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City's Shati refugee camp early on October 9, 2023. (Photo by Mahmud Hams / AFP)