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Two Inmates Allegedly Sawed Through Their Cell Bars and Escaped Custody Using Bed Sheets: Reports
NEED TO KNOW The escape occurred this week at the Maison d’arrêt de Dijon The inmates are 19 and 32 and were being held in separate…
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Guinea-Bissau's coup called a 'sham' by West African political figures
Senegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former president have both said they do not believe the ousting of Guinea-Bissau's president by the…
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Russian authorities threaten WhatsApp with total ban
Russia's telecommunications watchdog Roskomnadzor has threatened to completely block WhatsApp in the country following previous…
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UN panel says Israel operating 'de facto policy of torture'
The United Nations committee on torture says there is evidence that Israel is operating a "de facto state policy of organised and…
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Toyota Motor Europe to roll out smart EV charging through new partnerships
Toyota Motor Europe has entered into partnerships with energy providers in several European countries to introduce smart charging services…
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Daughter of Zambia's unburied ex-president loses seat as MP
Zambia's parliament has declared vacant the seat held by the daughter of the late ex-President Edgar Lungu, because of her continued…
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Tackling West Bank terror: IDF arrests more than 40 suspects, seizes weapons in a week of raids
Personnel from the IDF, Israel Police and Shin Bet confiscated tens of thousands of shekels to be used in terror funding, dozens of…
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Thirteen killed in deadliest Israeli raid for months in southern Syria
At least 13 people have been killed in an Israeli raid on a village in southern Syria overnight, state media reported, in one of the…
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Germany's inflation rate stuck at 2.3%
Inflation in Germany remains stubbornly above the 2% mark, according to official figures released on Friday. In November, consumer prices…
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South African ex-leader's daughter quits Parliament over Russian mercenary allegations
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has resigned as a lawmaker, her party said Friday, after…
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Russia accidentally destroys its only way of sending astronauts to space
Russia’s only crewed-mission launch site has suffered major damage following a rocket launch on Thursday. The Baikonur Cosmodrome in…
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Jet2 relaunches flights to popular holiday destination for first time since 2011
Jet2 is set to launch new flights to destinations in Egypt for the first time since 2011. The country’s government announced a programme…
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France to intercept small boats after pressure from UK
France has agreed to start intercepting small boats in the Channel, following months of pressure from the UK. The change in policy comes…
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German unemployment rate ticks down to 6.1% in November
Germany's unemployment rate fell slightly to 6.1% in November, official figures showed on Friday. The rate dropped by 0.1 percentage point…
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Guinea-Bissau president flees to Senegal after coup
Guinea-Bissau's deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has arrived in neighbouring Senegal following his release by military forces that…
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Ukraine anti-corruption agents search home of Zelensky's top adviser
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have begun searching the apartment of President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff Andriy Yermak. One…
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Friends to travel 1,200 miles in aid mission
A pair of friends are hoping to travel 1,200 miles to Ukraine to deliver potentially life-saving aid. Packed with supplies, Stephen Ryder,…
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Court clears South Korean worker of stealing 73-cent snacks
A worker accused of "stealing" snacks worth less than a dollar in South Korea has finally been acquitted after a legal battle lasting…
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Lahav 433 chief return to post on Sunday despite ongoing investigation
The main suspicion at this stage is that Binyamin assisted an associate in a particularly sensitive investigation. Assistant-Chief Meni…
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What Happens If You Put Your China In The Dishwasher? Experts Explain
Whether you’re entertaining for the holidays or simply decided to use the good china on your average Wednesday night, chances are you’ve…
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Off-duty IDF soldier fires at Palestinians suspected illegally entering Jerusalem area
Border Police said the shooting occurred during an arrest operation on Route 60, south of Jerusalem. An off-duty IDF soldier opened fire…
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In blow to Lula, Brazil Congress revives controversial environmental bill
Brazil's conservative-led Congress on Thursday reinstated much of a bill that makes it easier for companies to secure environmental…
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Genesis Marks 10th Anniversary With Magma GT Concept Aimed at High-Performance Flagships
Genesis just kicked it up a notch with the unveiling of their scorching Magma GT concept, celebrating a decade in the game. Forget…
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Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo sentenced for conspiracy
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru's Supreme Court sentenced former President Pedro Castillo to 11.5 years in prison for conspiracy to commit a…