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Iran releases dual German national as it attends talks with European powers

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 17:35
Tehran and E3 countries of France, Germany and UK hold consultations on Iran's nuclear programme and other issues.

The short shelf life of corporate DEI

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 17:30
'Wokeism' is out, bigotry is in. Meanwhile, inequality continues unabated.

Video: Saudi Arabia hosts diplomatic meetings on lifting Syria sanctions

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 17:24
Talks among Western and Middle Eastern diplomats were held in Riyadh on Sunday.

Armed groups kill at least 40 farmers in Nigeria’s Borno State

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 16:51
Officials say Boko Haram and ISWAP groups suspected of being behind the attacks on farmers in the Dumba region.

Mozambique opens new parliament amid opposition protests and boycotts

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 16:28
About 250 lawmakers sworn in, while the opposition calls for a strike to protest against disputed election results.

Lebanon’s president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam as PM-designate

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 16:26
The designation shows a shift in the power balance in Lebanon as Hezbollah wanted Najib Mikati to keep the job.

Pupils trade smartphone use for no homework

Education - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 16:07
Pupils at Solihull School are offered a break from homework if they use their smartphones less.

Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury announces retirement weeks after Usyk loss

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 16:00
Fury made the decision less than a month after his world heavyweight title defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh.

Pakistan watches with caution as old ally Taliban gets closer to India

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 16:00
While some analysts say Pakistan need not worry, others warn that Indian influence in Afghanistan could strain ties.

Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner in Australian Open round two, but Kyrgios out

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 15:21
Aussie favourite Kyrgios says his first-round loss might be his last singles appearance in Melbourne.

100 days of siege in north Gaza

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 15:06
5,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel’s 100-day siege of northern Gaza.

Who is Trump's pick to go after 'Big Tech'?

Technology - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 14:53
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Trade Commission has vowed to continue the agency's drive to break up Big Tech monopolies while adding a new focus: free speech. VOA's Matt Dibble has the story.

Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 14:45
The LA wildfires continue to burn, with Santa Ana winds set to intensify and challenges hampering rescue efforts.

Coaching ‘pods’ get mixed reaction from top players at Australian Open 2025

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 14:27
New court-side seating allows players to communicate with coaches and other team members during the match.

Nigerian air raid targeting bandits mistakenly kills civilians

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 14:04
Nigerian air force launches investigation after reports say at least 15 people killed in air attack in Zamfara State.

Death threats, interrogation: Why football referee Mahsa Ghorbani left Iran

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 13:54
Ghorbani, a female Iranian international football referee, fled to Sweden after security threats and unfair treatment.

Syrian engineers disarm landmines planted by Assad regime

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 13:52
Bomb disposal teams in Idlib are working to disarm landmines planted by the Assad regime.

Trump’s ‘all hell’ comments a threat to Hamas, says US VP-elect Vance

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 13:40
JD Vance warns of consequences if Gaza captive deal does not happen, including knocking out 'final' Hamas battalions.

Why are California inmates deployed to help fight LA wildfires?

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 13:37
Canada and Mexico have offered to deploy firefighters as US inmates join in efforts to put out LA's wildfires.

Russia ‘prepared for any scenario’ on Ukraine war as Trump presidency nears

Around The Globe - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 13:30
The US president-elect has promised to end the conflict in Ukraine but the Kremlin has not endorsed any tentative plans.

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