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Analysis: China's sway over Russia grows amid Ukraine fight
At one point during this week's Kremlin meetings, Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Russian President Vladimir Putin that they were driving global changes unseen in more than a century
March 22, 2023Guatemala seeks to remove opposition candidate's immunity
A government prosecutor in Guatemala has asked a court to lift the immunity of one of the candidates in the country's June presidential elections, because the candidate asked about a judge's motive in prosecuting journalists
March 20, 2023War on gangs forges new El Salvador. But the price is steep.
One year ago, President Nayib Bukele suspended constitutional rights and started an all-out offensive on gangs
March 22, 2023
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S. Korean unification minister in Japan to discuss N. Korea
South Korea’s unification minister and senior Japanese government officials have reaffirmed their close cooperation in response to North Korea’s escalating missile threats at a rare meeting, a sign of a further thaw in relations that comes only a week ...
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China, Philippines assess ties amid escalating sea disputes
Senior Chinese and Filipino diplomats are meeting in Manila to review their relations amid thorny issues
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Ex-New Zealand soldier who helped veterans dies in Ukraine
A former New Zealand soldier who co-founded a charity to help struggling veterans has been killed in Ukraine, authorities said Thursday
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Canada lawmaker quits Trudeau's party amid China allegations
A Canadian lawmaker is leaving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party after a media report raised questions about his dealings with China
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Australia decides referendum question to create Black Voice
The Australian government has released the wording of a referendum question that promises Indigenous people a greater say on policies that affect their lives
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Big jump in migrants crossing Panama's dangerous Darien Gap
Panama's government estimates 50,000 migrants crossed the treacherous Darien Gap linking Colombia and Panama in the first two months of 2023
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March 22
Brazil watchdog tells Bolsonaro to cede jewels from Saudis
A Brazilian government watchdog is giving former President Jair Bolsonaro five working days to return to authorities a set of jewels he received from Saudi Arabia in 2021
March 22
March 22
Israeli leader halts bill against Christian proselytizing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will prevent the passage of a proposal by a powerful ally in his governing coalition to punish Christian proselytizing with jail time
March 22
March 22
Farmers struggle in Argentina as drought withers their crops
The ground crackles as Guillermo Cuitino walks through dry farmland in Argentina that should be green and lush this time of year
March 22
March 22
Report: Killer of Jesuits in Mexico found shot to death
The sister of a drug gang leader accused of murdering two Jesuit priests last year has identified a body found shot to death in northern Mexico as her brother
March 22
March 22
Yemen: Fighting kills 16, endangering peace efforts
Yemeni security officials say that at least 16 forces have been killed in renewed fighting in the strategic province of Marib
March 22
March 22
Analysis: China's sway over Russia grows amid Ukraine fight
At one point during this week's Kremlin meetings, Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Russian President Vladimir Putin that they were driving global changes unseen in more than a century
March 22
March 22
Pakistan's election body delays voting for Punjab Assembly
Pakistan’s elections oversight body has delayed elections for a regional assembly after the government of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif refused to provide the necessary funds and polling staff citing financial constraints
March 22
March 22
Russian missiles bombard Ukraine again after Xi’s Moscow visit
ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports on the implications of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow as Ukrainian cities face another barrage of Russian missiles.
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ABC News Live: Federal Reserve announces interest rate hikes
Plus, a grand jury in the Trump probe will reconvene Thursday, and authorities crack down on COVID-19 relief fraud.
March 22
March 22
UK: Man held over 2 fire attacks on people leaving mosques
British police say a man arrested on suspicion of setting a man on fire in the central English city of Birmingham has been linked to a similar attack in London last month
March 22
March 22
USGS: Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes northwest Argentina
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck northwestern Argentina Wednesday afternoon
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Red Cross says violence displaced more Colombians in 2022
The Red Cross says the number of internally displaced people in Colombia increased significantly last year as several armed groups fought for control of rural pockets of the country
March 22
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More than 400 sentenced in Chad for death of ex-ruler Deby
More than 400 rebels accused of killing Chad’s former president have been sentenced to life in prison
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March 22
Israeli army admits to covert influence campaign in Gaza war
The Israeli military says that it made a “mistake” in launching a secretive influence campaign on social media in an effort to improve the public’s view of Israel’s performance in its devastating war with Gaza militants in 2021
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Ukrainian officials: Russia launched 21 lethal attack drones, 16 shot down
This latest round of attacks happened as Chinese leader Xi Jinping was in Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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March 22
Prince William visits Poland to support ally helping Ukraine
Prince William has made a surprise visit to Poland that underscores Britain’s support for a nation on the front line of efforts to help Ukraine fight off Russia's invasion and to house refugees displaced by the war
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March 22
Getting safe water a struggle for many of Venezuela's poor
Water has long been a luxury in the sprawling low-income neighborhoods that surround Venezuela's capital
March 22
March 22
War on gangs forges new El Salvador. But the price is steep.
One year ago, President Nayib Bukele suspended constitutional rights and started an all-out offensive on gangs
March 22
March 22
World View: Garbage piles up in Paris as protests extend into their 17th day
Meanwhile, restoration efforts are ramping up at the Notre Dame Cathedral after a fire in 2019 severely damaged it.
March 22
March 22
ABC News Live: Grand jury investigating Trump hush money payment reconvenes
Plus, French workers strike over a plan to raise the country’s retirement age, and TikTok’s CEO is set to testify before congress about Chinese spying concerns.
March 22
March 22
Thai police bust call scammers who preyed on older Americans
Thai police busted an international gang that operated call centers to deceive older Americans into wiring them money and netted $87 million
March 22
March 22
North Korea launches 'multiple' missiles: Officials
There have been four rounds of test launches in the past 10 days.
March 22
March 22
Swedish lawmakers vote to endorse country joining NATO
Swedish lawmakers have overwhelmingly voted in favor of the country joining NATO
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March 22
Andrew Tate to remain in Romanian detention for 30 more days
An official says a Romanian court has ruled for the fourth time to extend by 30 days the preventative arrest of Andrew Tate, the divisive social media influencer who is held on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking
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March 22
Brazil police foil gang plot targeting Carwash judge Moro
Federal police raided locations in several states to crack down on a crime gang accused of plotting assassinations and kidnappings of public officials including a former judge who presided over Brazil’s biggest corruption case
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March 22
Cyclone Freddy leaves trail of devastation in southeastern Africa
The cyclone, which first hit landfall on Feb. 21, killed at least 522 people in Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar.
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March 22
'Deeply troubling': UN rights chief on Uganda anti-gay bill
The U.N.’s top human rights official is urging Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to block an anti-LGBTQ bill that prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment
March 22
March 22
Germany arrests Syrian accused of joining Islamic State unit
German authorities have arrested a Syrian man accused of belonging to a unit of the Islamic State group in his homeland that kidnapped and killed opponents
March 22
March 22
Cambodian court charges activists with insulting king online
Two anti-government activists in Cambodia have been formally charged with insulting the king and incitement to commit a felony for comments they made on social media about the long-serving autocratic prime minister
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March 22
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Mexico rights agency: 4 soldiers killed unarmed men
Mexico's governmental human rights agency says four soldiers opened fire without justification on a pickup truck in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, killing five men
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March 22
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson begins defense at critical hearing over claims he misled Parliament
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson begins defense at critical hearing over claims he misled Parliament
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Credit Suisse customers feel mix of anger, relief after sale
Credit Suisse's customers are feeling a range of emotions after the government orchestrated a takeover of the country’s second-largest bank by rival UBS
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Meteorologists fight to launch weather balloon in sandstorm
Meteorologists fight to launch a weather balloon as strong winds rip through dust-filled skies in northern China.
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March 22
Ship dislodges, tips over in Scotland dry dock; 25 injured
Emergency workers say 25 people have been injured after a large ship in a dry dock in Scotland tipped over
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March 22
North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles amid US-South Korea joint drills
Pyongyang's showcase was its fifth military provocation in 11 days.
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March 22
Israeli foreign minister visits Poland to restore ties
The Israeli and Polish foreign ministers have met in a step that they are hailing as a breakthrough in restoring a relationship that's been badly damaged for years due to disagreements over how to remember Polish behavior during the Holocaust
March 22
March 22
World Bank approves $7 billion loan to support Egypt reforms
The World Bank says it has approved a $7 billion loan to support Egypt’s push to empower the private sector and enhance its efforts to combat the impact of climate change
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March 22
UK opens inquiry into unlawful killing claims in Afghanistan
A senior judge has launched an independent inquiry to investigate whether U.K. military police covered up or did not properly probe allegations of unlawful killings by British armed forces during operations in Afghanistan from 2010 to 2013
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March 22
Sunak's Brexit deal clears Commons vote despite Tory revolt
British lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly in favor of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s deal with the European Union to rewrite the rules on Northern Ireland trade
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March 22
Spain's Vox party fails in government no-confidence motion
Spain’s parliament has dismissed an attempt by the far-right Vox party to topple the governing leftist coalition
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March 22
In boost to opposition, Kurdish party won't field candidate
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish political party and its allies say they won’t field a candidate to run in the country’s May 14 presidential election
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March 22
French President Emmanuel Macron says in TV interview that pension bill needs to be implemented by 'end of the year'
French President Emmanuel Macron says in TV interview that pension bill needs to be implemented by 'end of the year'
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March 22
UN: Many African children at risk from lack of clean water
In Nigeria’s teeming city of Lagos, children in the Makoko area swim and play in filthy water surrounded by garbage
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