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UN to be briefed on ‘mixed picture’ peace in Colombia

It was a bitter five-decade-long conflict that claimed 450,000 lives and forced millions of people from their homes. For the past seven years, a ceasefire between the Colombian government and Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) has held. But Colombia’s is a fragile peace. Dissident armed groups still terrorise much …

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White House hopefuls fail to hit Trump in Iowa debate

Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis pitched Republicans on their bids to be the 2024 presidential candidate in the final debate before nominating begins – but spurned repeated chances to make the case for abandoning front-runner Donald Trump. The head-to-head showdown in Iowa capital Des Moines came five days before the …

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Israel to face Gaza genocide charges at The Hague

A keenly-watched hearing will get underway at the International Court of Justice in the Hague later this morning over whether or not Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian population in Gaza. The case has been taken by South Africa, and although it could take several years, the two-day hearing …

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Unions disappointed by public sector pay offer

Public sector trade unions have described a pay offer from the Government as extremely disappointing. Pay talks ended without agreement shortly after 2am this morning at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) and a date for the resumption of negotiations has not yet been set. Leaving the talks this morning, General …

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Trump says he knows his VP pick

Donald Trump has said that he knows who he wants for his running mate in the 2024 race for president and that his commitment to the NATO alliance will depend on how Europeans treat the United States. The frontrunner for the Republican nomination, Mr Trump was asked by anchors at …

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Unions disappointed by public sector pay offer

Public sector trade unions have described a pay offer from the Government as extremely disappointing. Pay talks ended without agreement shortly after 2am at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) and a date for the resumption of negotiations has not yet been set. Leaving the talks this morning, General Secretary of …

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Israel to face Gaza genocide charges at The Hague

Israel is preparing to defend itself at the top UN court against accusations of genocide in Gaza, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rebuffed for the first time calls by some right-wing ministers to permanently occupy the enclave. As Israel’s war in Gaza continued, the International Court of Justice in …

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UN helicopter captured by Islamist group in Somalia

Al Shabaab militants have captured a United Nations helicopter carrying two Somali men and several foreigners after it made an emergency landing in an area controlled by the Islamist group, a military official has said. The aircraft encountered a defect shortly after taking off from Beledweyne city in central Somalia, …

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