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Mexico's former leader Felipe Calderon, pictured in 2012, accused President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of "political persecution"
World
17.08.2024
Mexico graft scandal turns up heat on ex-presidents
Prime Minister Keith Rowley shows the indelible ink mark on his finger after casting his vote in Westmoorings, west of Port-of-Spain, on August 10, 2020
World
17.08.2024
Trinidad PM sworn in, vows 'radical reform' of education
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, seen here in March 2020, says the US can unilaterally reimpose UN sanctions on Iran
World
17.08.2024
Pompeo triggers start of Iran sanctions 'snapback' at UN
A symbol of a city known for its breathtaking beauty, sultry nights and bossa nova beats, the Copacabana Palace has hosted the likes of Rita Hayworth, Brigitte Bardot, Mick Jagger, Princess Diana and Madonna
World
17.08.2024
Iconic hotel Copacabana Palace reopens in Rio
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Two tugboats towed the larger part of the wreck some 15 kilometres (nine miles) out into the open ocean
World 17.08.2024
Salvors begin sinking ship which ran aground off Mauritius
Members of the Kayapo indigenous tribe are blocking a highway through the Brazilian Amazon demanding help against the new coronavirus and an end to illegal mining and deforestation
World 17.08.2024
Amazon indigenous protesters vow indefinite roadblock
Presidential push: Madagascan leader Andry Rajoelina drinks from a bottle of Covid Organics, a claimed cure for coronavirus, at the product's launch on April 20. Scientists say there is no evidence to support the claims
World 17.08.2024
Madagascar sacks health minister after virus squabble
Luna al-Shibl, media advisor to President Bashar al-Assad, was put on a US sanctions blacklist
World 17.08.2024
US sanctions Syrian leader's 'henchman,' media advisor
The city water plant in Flint, Michigan, where thousands experienced water tainted with lead and other dangerous substances after the city decided in 2014 to use water from the local river to save money.
World 17.08.2024
$600 million settlement in Flint water crisis
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is set to deliver his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention
World 17.08.2024
Biden pledges 'a new path' as he prepares to accept White House nom
Scientists in Swansea have used 3D imaging to work out how this mummified Ancient Egyptian cat (left) and snake (right) both died
World 17.08.2024
X-rays shed light on animal mummies' secrets
Moroccans wearing protective face masks in Casablanca
World 17.08.2024
Morocco closes net on Marrakesh, Casablanca as virus spikes
Iranian fishermen seen in this 2015 picture clean their nets after unloading their catch in the southern port of Chabahar
World 17.08.2024
Iran says holding UAE boat after fishermen deaths
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