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Month: October 2024

Police in Mozambique fire tear gas at opposition politician as post-election tensions soar

MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Police in Mozambique have fired tear gas at the country’s leading opposition politician and supporters as he spoke with reporters. The country is on edge following a disputed Oct. 9 election and the slaying of two senior opposition figures over the weekend. Venancio Mondlane was the main challenger to the longtime

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Harris raises $633 million in the third quarter but spends heavily in final push

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris’ campaign and affiliated Democratic committees raised more than $359 million in September alone and about $633 million for the quarter ending Sept. 30. That pushed their total for the election over $1 billion and maintaining a large advantage over her opponent, Republican Donald Trump. But the vice president’s

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New Mexico authorities rescue hundreds after flooding strands many in high water and leaves 2 dead

Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities in New Mexico have rescued hundreds of people in the Roswell area after record rainfall produced severe flooding over the weekend. The flooding left at least two people dead and stranded many on rooftops and in high water. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared an emergency Monday.

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US missile deployment to Philippines ‘incredibly important’ for combat readiness, US general says

Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A US Army general says the deployment by the US military of a mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines was “incredibly important” and allowed American and Filipino forces to jointly train for the potential usage of such heavy weaponry in conditions in an Asian tropical archipelago. U.S. Maj.

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Albania’s left-wing former President Meta is arrested on corruption allegations

Associated Press TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian prosecutors have arrested former President Ilir Meta on suspicion that the left-wing Freedom Party leader engaged in alleged corruption, money laundering and hiding of personal income and property. A lawyer for Meta, who was president from 2017-2022 and is now an outspoken critic of the current Prime Minister

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Brazil environmental disaster victims take case against mining giant BHP to UK court

Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster are taking their case for compensation to a UK court on Monday. It’s almost nine years after tons of toxic mining waste poured into a major waterway, killing 19 people and devastating local communities. The law firm representing the plaintiffs says the class action

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