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Who was Henry Kissinger, US diplomat and presidential adviser

Here are some facts on American diplomat Henry Kissinger, who died at age 100 on Wednesday: * He was born Heinz Alfred Kissinger in Furth, a city in Germany's Bavarian…

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UPDATED: Reactions to the death of US diplomat Henry Kissinger

Nov 30 (Reuters) - Here are reactions to the death of Henry Kissinger, a controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner who left an indelible mark on U.S. foreign policy: RUSSIAN PRESIDENT…

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Ahead of COP28, research shows the world far behind in climate fight

By Gloria Dickie, Susanna Twidale and David Stanway Nov 29 (Reuters) - Ahead of this year's COP28 climate summit in Dubai, U.N. agencies have released several reports offering updates on…

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The Israel-Hamas hostage deal

Nov 27 (Reuters) - Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas began a four-day truce on Friday morning, with the first of four daily exchanges of hostages held in Gaza…

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Look to the mainstream to explain the rise of the far right

Javier Milei in Argentina. Geert Wilders in the Netherlands. These are the two latest “populist shocks” – the tip of the “populist wave” that comes crashing against the weakened defences…

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Geert Wilders: the anti-Islam, anti-EU populist who could be next Dutch PM

By Charlotte Van Campenhout AMSTERDAM, (Reuters) - Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an…

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What is the humanitarian situation in besieged Gaza?

GENEVA (Reuters) - Israel and Hamas started a four-day ceasefire in Gaza on Friday with aid agencies hoping to use the pause in fighting to ramp up aid deliveries into…

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What do we know about Israeli hostages in Gaza?

The Israeli government voted on Wednesday to back a deal to release some of roughly 240 Israeli hostages, starting today, held by Hamas militants in Gaza in exchange for a…

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Dutch parties tackle tricky coalition talks after Wilders’ shock poll win

By Toby Sterling and Bart H. Meijer AMSTERDAM, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Dutch party leaders meet on Friday for the first time since anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders won Wednesday's elections…

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U.N. Libya envoy pushes for meeting on elections

TRIPOLI, (Reuters) - The United Nations' envoy to Libya asked the country's main powerbrokers to designate representatives for a meeting aimed at reaching an election settlement, part of an apparent…

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Israel–Hamas war: The hostage deal and ceasefire explained

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in fighting in Gaza to allow for the release of 50 hostages held by the militant group in exchange for 150 Palestinians…

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Biden steps up Trump attacks as economic message falls flat

By Nandita Bose and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden is more aggressively going after his likely 2024 election rival Donald Trump as polls show efforts to…

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Military agreement fractures as tensions rise with North Korea

By Ju-min Park SEOUL, Nov 23 (Reuters) - North Korea vowed on Thursday to deploy stronger armed forces and new weapons on its border with the South, pulling back from…

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Tough coalition talks ahead after far right’s Dutch election win

By Bart Meijer and Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM, (Reuters) - With the Dutch election over, attention will now turn toward forming a new government. Coalition building in the fractured Dutch political…

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UPDATED: Far-right’s Wilders seeks to form Dutch govt after shock election win

By Bart H. Meijer, Charlotte Van Campenhout and Ingrid Melander AMSTERDAM, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Dutch anti-EU far-right populist Geert Wilders will start looking for coalition partners on Thursday after…

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Is the rule of Myanmar’s junta under threat?

Myanmar's ruling military is facing attacks on multiple fronts in its borderlands as an alliance of ethnic minority insurgent groups combines with pro-democracy fighters to try to capture territory and…

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Argentina’s Javier Milei: from TV pundit to the presidency

By Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) - When Argentine libertarian Javier Milei announced his entry into politics in 2020 in a bid to "blow up" the system, few predicted that…

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Argentina presidential election: Key takeaways from Milei’s win

By Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Argentina elected radical libertarian Javier Milei as president in a run-off election on Sunday, giving the outsider candidate who has pledged…

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Moldovan president’s allies score well in local polls

By Alexander Tanas CHISINAU (Reuters) - Voters in Moldova on Sunday returned a large number of town councils friendly towards President Maia Sandu's drive to join the European Union, but…

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Argentine libertarian Milei pledges new political era after election win

By Nicolás Misculin, Lucinda Elliott and Walter Bianchi BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) - Argentina elected right-wing libertarian Javier Milei as its new president on Sunday, rolling the dice on an outsider…

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Biden, Trump unpopularity buoys third party hopes for 2024 US election

By Jarrett Renshaw NEW YORK (Reuters) - Facing a likely choice between Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential race, many Americans are desperate for younger,…

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Video games, AI fuel wartime disinformation

Video game used to spread disinformation Malicious actors lower video quality to deceive viewers Challenges in detecting and combating fake content By Adam Smith LONDON, (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Something…

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Forever war? Israel risks a long, bloody insurgency in Gaza

With no exit strategy, Israel risks long engagement in Gaza Israel invasion to generate more Hamas fighters, sources say Israel may face Iraq, Afghanistan insurgency playbook US, allies want "revitalized"…

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What you need to know about Argentina’s presidential election run-off

By Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) - Argentina will vote in a run-off presidential election on Sunday, with Peronist Economy Minister Sergio Massa taking on libertarian outsider Javier Milei to…

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Ukraine and Moldova have taken a huge step towards EU membership – but these hazards lie ahead

The European Commission has confirmed its support for opening the formal accession process for Ukraine and Moldova to become members of the European Union and for other nations in the…

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What war crimes laws apply to the Israel-Palestinian conflict?

By Anthony Deutsch, Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE, (Reuters) - War between Israel and Palestinian militants since the cross-border attack by Gaza's ruling Islamist group Hamas on Oct. 7…

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Liberia President George Weah concedes election defeat to Joseph Boakai

By Carielle Doe and Alphonso Toweh Liberia President George Weah conceded election defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight race, ending a presidency marred by graft allegations but…

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Gaza war inflicts catastrophic damage on infrastructure and economy

Nov 17 (Reuters) - Israel's land, sea and air assault on the Gaza Strip, triggered by Hamas's cross-border attack on Oct. 7, has brought upheaval and destruction to the Palestinian…

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‘News overload’: how a constant stream of violent images affects your brain

In May 1097, during the siege of Nicaea, crusaders catapulted the severed heads of prisoners over the walls surrounding the city, with the aim of terrorising their enemy. The strategy…

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Remembrance Day: five beautiful novels about war commemoration

Every autumn, the UK participates in an astonishing commemorative practice: the annual charity drive of the Poppy Appeal. From its origins during the first world war to the purple poppy…

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With elections coming and relaxed sanctions, Venezuela is set to raise social spending

By Mayela Armas and Deisy Buitrago CARACAS, (Reuters) - The Venezuelan government will be in a strong position to increase social spending to woo voters in 2024 as relief from…

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Will Saturn’s rings really ‘disappear’ by 2025? An astronomer explains

If you can get your hands on a telescope, there are few sights more spectacular than the magnificent ringed planet – Saturn. Currently, Saturn is clearly visible in the evening…

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A quick look at Remembrance Day/ Armistice Day

Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919 throughout the British Commonwealth. It was originally called “Armistice Day” to commemorate armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Monday, November…

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Portuguese fear March snap election won’t solve political crisis

By Catarina Demony and Miguel Pereira LISBON, (Reuters) - Portugal goes to the polls in March following the abrupt resignation of the prime minister amid a corruption probe, but voters…

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Portugal president calls March snap election

By Sergio Goncalves, Catarina Demony and Andrei Khalip LISBON(Reuters) - Portugal will hold a snap parliamentary election on March 10, its second in as many years, President Marcelo Rebelo de…

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Fact Check-Five statements examined after third Republican debate

By Reuters Fact Check (Reuters) - Five Republican hopefuls took to the stage in Miami on Wednesday for the party's third 2024 presidential debate, each seeking a breakout moment with…

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What’s at stake in Telecom Italia grid deal?

MILAN, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia (TIM) on Sunday approved the sale of its fixed-line network to U.S. private equity firm KKR in a deal that would make it…

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Biden trails Trump in states likely to decide 2024 US election, polls show

By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) - Democratic President Joe Biden trails Republican frontrunner Donald Trump in five of the six most important battleground states exactly a year before the U.S. election…

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UPDATED: Pro-Europe party of Moldova’s president wins local elections, sees setbacks in big cities

By Alexander Tanas CHISINAU, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The party of Moldova's pro-European president came first in hundreds of weekend local elections but was unable to win mayoral seats in…

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Hello hay fever – why pressing under your nose could stop a sneeze but why you shouldn’t

If you have hay fever, you’ve probably been sneezing a lot lately. Sneezing is universal but also quite unique to each of us. It is a protective reflex action outside…

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What are the US MQ-9 Reaper drones that have been flying over Gaza?

(Reuters) - Several U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones have been orbiting over Gaza amid Israeli strikes and military activity there, U.S. officials and a source have told Reuters, and the flights…

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Democracy under threat around the world -watchdog

Half of the world's countries are suffering democratic decline, ranging from flawed elections to curtailed rights including freedoms of expression and assembly, an intergovernmental watchdog group said on Thursday.In its…

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Mexico’s Sheinbaum holds 18 point lead in presidency race -poll

Former Mexico City Mayor and ruling party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum holds an 18 percentage point lead over her nearest rival in the race to win Mexico's next presidential election on…

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How the surge in antisemitism is affecting countries around the world

Authorities and civil society groups in many countries have reported a surge in antisemitism since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on southern Israel and subsequent bombardment of the Gaza…

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UK AI Safety Summit: who will attend and what’s on the agenda?

By Martin Coulter LONDON, (Reuters) - Britain will host the world's first global artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit this week to examine the risks of the fast-growing technology and kickstart…

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UPDATED: Serbia’s Vucic dissolves parliament, sets snap vote for Dec 17

BELGRADE, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic dissolved parliament on Wednesday and called an early election on Dec. 17, aiming to cement his authority as he works out…

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What war crimes laws apply to the Israel-Palestinian conflict?

By Stephanie van den Berg and Anthony Deutsch THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Conflict between Israel and Palestinian forces since militant group Hamas' Oct. 7 assault have created a huge and…

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Trump edges up in Iowa even as legal challenges grow, poll shows

WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Donald Trump maintains a commanding lead over his Republican rivals in Iowa less than three months before the state kicks off the…

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Argentina poll shows ruling party hopeful Massa leading Milei

The presidential standard-bearer for Argentina's ruling Peronists, Sergio Massa, has opened up a lead over his far-right rival Javier Milei with less than a month to go before the decisive…

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Despite its inflammatory rhetoric, Iran is unlikely to attack Israel. Here’s why

Iran has warned Israel of severe consequences from “multiple fronts” if it does not halt its relentless bombardment of the Gaza Strip. This warning is widely interpreted as a declaration…

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Who is Mike Johnson, the new Republican US House Speaker?

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Mike Johnson has been elected by his fellow Republicans to serve as speaker of the House of Representatives, after three weeks of turmoil and three…

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Israeli invasion of Gaza likely to resemble past difficult battles in Iraq and Syria

Israel appears to be preparing for the next phase of its military operation: a ground campaign to “crush and destroy” Hamas, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has put it.…

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Argentina presidential election: Key takeaways from first-round vote

By Maximilian Heath BUENOS AIRES, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Argentina voted in a general election on Sunday, with Peronist Economy Minister Sergio Massa posting a surprisingly strong first-place finish despite…

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Who’s in the race to become U.S. House speaker?

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - Nine Republicans will seek the top job in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday when their party members meet to nominate a new candidate for speaker…

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Crypto’s role in terrorist financing

LONDON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Cryptocurrency's role in terrorist financing and funding militant groups has come under renewed scrutiny following a deadly attack in Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas.…

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Swiss turn to right at election as immigration fears weigh

ZURICH, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Switzerland looked set to shift to the right after national elections on Sunday, as concerns about immigration trumped fears about climate change and melting glaciers,…

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Argentina’s Peronists soar in election to seal run-off with radical Milei

By Nicolás Misculin, Candelaria Grimberg and Anna-Catherine Brigida BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) - Argentina's ruling Peronist coalition smashed expectations to lead the country's general election on Sunday, setting the stage for…

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