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Bangladesh's dengue deaths surpass 1,600

Bangladesh's dengue deaths surpass 1,600

29 Nov 2023 | 1:17 PM

Dhaka, Nov 29 (UNI) Bangladesh reported 959 new dengue cases and four more deaths on Tuesday, taking the tally to 310,046 and the death toll surpassing 1,600, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said.

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California tries to fight 'tranq' threat with tougher punishment

29 Nov 2023 | 12:11 PM

Washington, Nov 29 (UNI) The increase in overdose deaths across the United States linked to the tranquilizer Xylazine has prompted California Governor Gavin Newsom to propose new legislation to toughen penalties for illicit uses of the drug.

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New York subway shooting leaves 2 injured

29 Nov 2023 | 12:10 PM

Washington/New York, Nov 29 (UNI) A teenage boy and a man in his middle age were shot and wounded in a moving subway in New York City during the evening rush hour on Tuesday, local media reported.

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Chinese FM reaffirms position on settling Palestinian-Israeli conflict

29 Nov 2023 | 12:09 PM

United Nations, Nov 29 (UNI) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday reaffirmed China's position on resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

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UK soon to reveal 2024 military support plans for Ukraine

29 Nov 2023 | 12:08 PM

Moscow/Kyiv, Nov 29 (UNI) The United Kingdom will soon announce its plans for military support of Ukraine in 2024, with the discussions on the topic being finalized both within the cabinet and with London's allies, UK Minister of State for the Armed Forces James Heappey said on Tuesday.

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S. Korea's real wage fell in Jan–Sept on high inflation

29 Nov 2023 | 11:56 AM

Seoul, Nov 29 (UNI) South Korea's real wage, adjusted for inflation, fell for the first nine months of this year due to the still high inflation, labour ministry data showed Wednesday.

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G7 calls on Houthis to immediately cease attacks on civilians - Joint Statement

G7 calls on Houthis to immediately cease attacks on civilians - Joint Statement

29 Nov 2023 | 9:35 AM

Washington, Nov 29 (UNI) The Group of Seven (G7) calls on the Houthis to immediately cease attacks on civilians and stop threatening international shipping lanes, according to a joint statement published by the Foreign Ministry of Japan.

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Israel, Hamas reach preliminary agreement to extend ceasefire for another 2 days

Israel, Hamas reach preliminary agreement to extend ceasefire for another 2 days

29 Nov 2023 | 9:27 AM

Gaza/Jerusalem, Nov 29 (UNI) Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas, through the mediation of Qatar, Egypt and the United States, reached a preliminary agreement to extend the humanitarian pause for another two days, the Al Araby Al Jadeed newspaper reported Wednesday, citing unnamed Egyptian officials.

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Passenger traffic on Hungary-Serbia railway section resumes after 8-yr hiatus

29 Nov 2023 | 9:12 AM

Budapest, Nov 29 (UNI) The passenger traffic on the railway between the Hungarian city of Szeged and the Serbian city of Subotica resumed on Tuesday after an eight-year hiatus, Hungarian State Railways (MAV) said.

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UNGA renews demand for Israel to withdraw from Syria's Golan Heights

UNGA renews demand for Israel to withdraw from Syria's Golan Heights

29 Nov 2023 | 9:12 AM

United Nations, Nov 29 (UNI) The UN General Assembly renewed its resolution demanding that Israel withdraw from Syria’s Golan Heights.

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Saudi Arabia wins bid to host World Expo 2030 - Foreign Ministry

Saudi Arabia wins bid to host World Expo 2030 - Foreign Ministry

29 Nov 2023 | 9:03 AM

Riyadh, Nov 29 (UNI) Saudi Arabia has won the bid to host the World Expo 2030 in the kingdom's capital, Riyadh, with the event scheduled to take place from October 2030 to March 2031, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.

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Pope Francis cancels COP28 trip to Dubai

Pope Francis cancels COP28 trip to Dubai

29 Nov 2023 | 8:34 AM

Vatican City, Nov 29 (UNI) Pope Francis has canceled his working trip to Dubai for the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) on doctors' advice due to illness, Holy See spokesman Matteo Bruni said on Tuesday.

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UK soon to reveal 2024 military support plans for Ukraine - Defense Ministry

29 Nov 2023 | 8:17 AM

Moscow/Kyiv, Nov 29 (UNI) The United Kingdom will soon announce its plans for military support of Ukraine in 2024, with the discussions on the topic being finalized both within the cabinet and with London's allies, UK Minister of State for the Armed Forces James Heappey said on Tuesday.

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Musk in response to Hamas invite says visit to Gaza 'A bit dangerous right now'

Musk in response to Hamas invite says visit to Gaza 'A bit dangerous right now'

29 Nov 2023 | 8:17 AM

Washington, Nov 29 (UNI) Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk in response to an invitation by a Hamas representative said visiting Gaza right now would be too dangerous.

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Explosives set off near Israeli troops in Gaza: IDF

28 Nov 2023 | 8:00 PM

Gaza, Nov 28 (UNI) Three explosive devices were activated near Israeli troops in two different places of the northern Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Tuesday.

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