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Zhu Rongji, Architect of China’s WTO Entry, Dies at 97
Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, has died at 97. He led China into the WTO and championed reforms that fuelled growth.
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Zimbabwe Ferry Tragedy
At least 15 dead, dozens missing after overloaded ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba.
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US disables cargo ship in Gulf of Oman
US forces disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, escalating tensions as Iran's blockade remains in effect.
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Colombia Quake: Race to Reach Epicenter
Rescuers race to reach the epicenter of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia, where the death toll has surpassed 200.
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Mangione Trial: Jury to Remain Anonymous
Jurors in the Luigi Mangione case will remain anonymous to protect them from harassment as the trial begins next month.
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France Bans Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls, requiring prior consent for businesses to contact consumers.
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Lebanon becomes first Middle East country to abolish death penalty
Lebanon makes history as first Middle Eastern country to abolish death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labor.
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Syria’s Assad Sentenced to Death in Absentia
Ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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Trump Secretly Swapped Planes Over Iran Threat
Trump reportedly used a catering truck to secretly switch planes during a NATO summit departure amid a perceived Iranian threat.
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Turkey Pardons Thousands of PKK Militants
Turkey's parliament approved a conditional pardon for thousands of PKK militants, suspending prison sentences for fighters who disarm.
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Colombia Airport Shaken by Powerful 7.4 Earthquake
Video shows violent shaking at Pereira airport during Colombia's 7.4 magnitude earthquake, causing panic and structural damage.
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Russia Bars Only Anti-War Party From Ballot
Russia’s only anti-war party has been banned from the ballot, effectively turning the upcoming parliamentary elections into a one-party race.