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Nigerian President Tinubu Pays Tribute to Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson
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Nigerian President Tinubu Pays Tribute to Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu expressed his condolences following the death of American civil rights icon Jesse Jackson. Tinubu described Jackson...

Feb 17, 2026 08:21 PM 2 min read 1 source
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AI Race Poses Existential Threat to Humanity, Warns Expert
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AI Race Poses Existential Threat to Humanity, Warns Expert

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Stuart Russell, a prominent researcher, has expressed concerns that the ongoing competition among major technology companies in the field of...

Feb 17, 2026 07:11 PM 2 min read 1 source
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US military strikes kill 11 in campaign against drug trafficking vessels
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US military strikes kill 11 in campaign against drug trafficking vessels

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President Donald Trump's military campaign against alleged drug-trafficking vessels has resulted in at least 145 deaths since September. The...

Feb 17, 2026 05:55 PM 2 min read 1 source
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The 1980s: Revolutionary Wars and CIA Interventions in Latin America
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The 1980s: Revolutionary Wars and CIA Interventions in Latin America

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The 1980s marked a tumultuous period in Latin America characterized by revolutionary wars and CIA-backed conflicts. These events were pivotal in...

Feb 17, 2026 05:51 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Four Guatemalan Coffee Shops Recognized Among World's Best in 2026
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Four Guatemalan Coffee Shops Recognized Among World's Best in 2026

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In the 2026 edition of The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops, Guatemala achieved notable recognition with four cafes making the list. This event took...

Feb 17, 2026 05:43 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Public Ministry Appeals House Arrest for Journalist Jose Rubén Zamora in Guatemala
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Public Ministry Appeals House Arrest for Journalist Jose Rubén Zamora in Guatemala

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The Public Ministry (MP) of Guatemala has requested the revocation of house arrest granted to journalist Jose Rubén Zamora Marroquín. Zamora, who...

Feb 17, 2026 05:41 PM 2 min read 1 source
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US Plans to Resume Low-Yield Nuclear Tests in Response to China and Russia
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US Plans to Resume Low-Yield Nuclear Tests in Response to China and Russia

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The United States has indicated readiness to conduct low-yield nuclear tests to match alleged nuclear explosions by China and Russia. This marks a...

Feb 17, 2026 05:32 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Canada unveils defense strategy to reduce dependence on U.S.
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Canada unveils defense strategy to reduce dependence on U.S.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a multi-billion dollar plan aimed at strengthening Canada's military capabilities. This initiative marks...

Feb 17, 2026 05:31 PM 2 min read 1 source
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Vatican Declines Participation in Trump's 'Board of Peace'
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Vatican Declines Participation in Trump's 'Board of Peace'

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The Vatican has announced it will not join U.S. President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace', as stated by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's...

Feb 17, 2026 05:30 PM 2 min read 1 source
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