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Council of Europe Assembly Calls for Ban on Gender, Sexual Orientation ‘Conversion Practices’
Opponents say the resolution risks ‘criminal penalties’ for professionals and parents who do not affirm a child’s self-declared gender identity.
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Sudanese Man Jailed for Life After Murdering UK Hotel Worker
‘I honestly feel that calling you demonic and inhuman is justifiable in the circumstances,’ the murdered woman’s sister told Deng Chol Majek.
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Kurdish-Led Forces Reach New Cease-Fire With Syrian Government
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have clashed with the interim government in recent weeks, and past cease-fire attempts have failed.
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US Government to Reduce Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
White House Border Czar Tom Homan has said they will focus on picking up illegal immigrants from prisons.
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Russian Oil Giant Lukoil Agrees to Sell International Assets to Carlyle Group
Lukoil said on Oct. 27 that it would sell its international assets after Trump announced new sanctions against it and Rosneft.
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Date, Location of Next Round of US, Ukraine, Russia Peace Talks Could Change, Zelenskyy Says
The talks are scheduled to go ahead on Feb. 1 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Israel to Reopen Gaza’s Rafah Crossing With Egypt
The limited reopening of Gaza’s border with Egypt follows the identification of the last Israeli hostage.
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Estonian Call for EU to Blacklist Russian Combatants to Move Forward: Kallas
Estonian Foreign Minister Magnus Tsahkna said that Russian combatants should be barred from entering the European Union’s Schengen area.
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Dutch Watchdog Opens Investigation Into Roblox Over Child Safety Risks
The regulator is to examine whether the gaming platform meets EU online safety rules for minors.
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Trump Says Starmer’s Trade Deals With China Are ‘Very Dangerous’ for Britain
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he doubted President Donald Trump would slap tariffs on Britain for making trade deals with China.
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Japan, South Korea Agree to Strengthen Defense Cooperation
The meeting follows a two-day summit earlier this month between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
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Court Rules CK Hutchison’s Control of Panama Canal Ports ‘Unconstitutional’
The ruling followed an audit by Panama’s comptroller, which alleged irregularities in the 25-year extension of the concession granted in 2021.
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Trump Says Russia Agreed to Pause Attack on Ukraine’s Cities During Winter Weather
President Donald Trump said he had ‘personally asked’ Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attack Ukrainian cities amid freezing winter conditions.
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Council of Europe Assembly Calls for Ban on Gender, Sexual Orientation ‘Conversion Practices’
Opponents say the resolution risks ‘criminal penalties’ for professionals and parents who do not affirm a child’s self-declared gender identity.
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Sudanese Man Jailed for Life After Murdering UK Hotel Worker
‘I honestly feel that calling you demonic and inhuman is justifiable in the circumstances,’ the murdered woman’s sister told Deng Chol Majek.
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Kurdish-Led Forces Reach New Cease-Fire With Syrian Government
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have clashed with the interim government in recent weeks, and past cease-fire attempts have failed.
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US Government to Reduce Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
White House Border Czar Tom Homan has said they will focus on picking up illegal immigrants from prisons.
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Russian Oil Giant Lukoil Agrees to Sell International Assets to Carlyle Group
Lukoil said on Oct. 27 that it would sell its international assets after Trump announced new sanctions against it and Rosneft.
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Date, Location of Next Round of US, Ukraine, Russia Peace Talks Could Change, Zelenskyy Says
The talks are scheduled to go ahead on Feb. 1 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Israel to Reopen Gaza’s Rafah Crossing With Egypt
The limited reopening of Gaza’s border with Egypt follows the identification of the last Israeli hostage.
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Estonian Call for EU to Blacklist Russian Combatants to Move Forward: Kallas
Estonian Foreign Minister Magnus Tsahkna said that Russian combatants should be barred from entering the European Union’s Schengen area.
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Dutch Watchdog Opens Investigation Into Roblox Over Child Safety Risks
The regulator is to examine whether the gaming platform meets EU online safety rules for minors.
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Trump Says Starmer’s Trade Deals With China Are ‘Very Dangerous’ for Britain
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he doubted President Donald Trump would slap tariffs on Britain for making trade deals with China.
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Japan, South Korea Agree to Strengthen Defense Cooperation
The meeting follows a two-day summit earlier this month between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
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Court Rules CK Hutchison’s Control of Panama Canal Ports ‘Unconstitutional’
The ruling followed an audit by Panama’s comptroller, which alleged irregularities in the 25-year extension of the concession granted in 2021.
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Trump Says Russia Agreed to Pause Attack on Ukraine’s Cities During Winter Weather
President Donald Trump said he had ‘personally asked’ Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attack Ukrainian cities amid freezing winter conditions.
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