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The US Electoral College – How the South used slavery for political gain

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 09:59
System to pick US president created in 1787, when the South found a way to inflate its numbers and political influence.

Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as new chief

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 09:35
Deputy leader promoted after Israeli assassinations left the Lebanon-based group in a leadership vacuum.

Israeli military wiped out 902 families in Gaza

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 09:25
Families killed in war.

Burkina Faso putting civilians at risk amid conflict with rebels: HRW

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 08:42
Government accused of making people targets during August attack by al-Qaeda-linked armed group.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 977

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 08:23
As the war enters its 977th day, these are the main developments.

US election 2024: Everything you need to know in maps and charts

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 08:18
Understanding the Electoral College, battleground states and key races in the US for the November 5 vote.

US election: 7 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 08:04
On Tuesday, Kamala Harris will be in Washington, DC, while Trump will be travelling to Pennsylvania.

Malaysia’s ex-leader Mahathir, 99, discharged from hospital

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 07:35
Southeast Asian country's longest-serving prime minister had been hospitalised for a respiratory infection.

Man City’s Rodri, Barcelona’s Bonmati win Ballon d’Or amid Real Madrid snub

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 07:32
Real Madrid boycotted the award ceremony in an apparent protest as Vinicius did not win despite being the frontrunner.

The US and Israel have nothing to gain from their war on the UN

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 07:21
By attacking the UN and the rules based order, these two rogue states are merely hastening their own decline.

‘Intolerable’, ‘dangerous precedent’: World condemns Israel’s UNRWA ban

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 05:13
Israeli laws will prevent UNRWA from providing life-saving support to Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Washington Post owner defends decision to end presidential endorsements

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 05:04
Jeff Bezos claims giving such support can 'create a perception of bias'.

Pentagon says North Korea sent 10,000 troops to join Russian war in Ukraine

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 03:58
US increases estimated number of North Korean troops sent to Russia amid fears Moscow's war on Ukraine could expand.

US finalises restrictions on AI, semiconductor investments in China

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 02:51
Treasury Department says curbs will ensure US investment does not advance technologies that threaten national security.

Hundreds of US ballots destroyed after drop boxes targeted by fire

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 02:27
Police believe incidents in which ballots were destroyed by fire in US states of Oregon and Washington are linked.

In swing state Michigan, Harris promises to rethink education for jobs

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 01:03
The vice president reaches out to non-college-educated voters in battleground stops.

For Taiwan’s crucial chip industry, Trump and Harris both bring risks

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 01:02
Taiwan’s semiconductor sector is watching US election closely amid geopolitical rivalry between Washington and Beijing.

More than one in three tree species at risk of extinction: Report

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:37
The International Union for Conservation of Nature says tree species are at risk of extinction in 192 countries.

Bolivian government accuses Morales of staging assassination attempt

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 22:12
Two very different versions have emerged of Sunday's incident when Morales says his car was hit by bullets.

What’s the focus for Harris, Trump in the last few days of the US campaign?

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 21:56
Opinion polls suggest the US presidential election is tight.

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