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Jan 04, 2024
Washington [US], January 4: Multiple U.S. statehouses were evacuated on Wednesday morning following bomb threats, at least some of which were determined to be hoaxes, according to state officials, local law enforcement and media reports.
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ban
Japan earthquake toll rises as heavy rain complicates rescue
At least 73 killed, 150 wounded in blasts in Iran
UAE, Jordan discuss elevating commercial, investment relations
Success of UAE mediation to exchange captives between Russia and Ukraine
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Somalia rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland deal as 'aggression'
Mogadishu [Somalia], January 3: Somalia on Tuesday vowed to defend its territory after a controversial deal between Ethiopia and the breakaway state of Somaliland that it branded an "aggression". The government in Mogadishu also said it had recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia and issued an appeal to the international community to stand by its side over the "blatant assault" on its sovereignty.
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South Korea opposition chief stabbed in neck
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