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10 Aug, 2026
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47 dead and buildings collapsed after 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes western Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — At least 47 people were killed, and dozens of buildings collapsed in cities across western Colombia on Monday after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the South…
10 Aug, 2026
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BVI developing water policy to assist farmers
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – The British Virgin Islands is developing a new water policy outlining assistance and subsidies for farmers as it moves ahead with plans to improve water storage…
10 Aug, 2026
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Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups’ guidance
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held but discredited theory that childhood…
09 Aug, 2026
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FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA
LONDON (AP) — FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it calls a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine his leadership of the organisation. The…
09 Aug, 2026
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Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die
NEW YORK (AP) — The operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter, is facing criminal charges and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was…
09 Aug, 2026
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Nigerian army rescues 33 people abducted by gunmen in northwest region
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian troops have rescued 33 people who were abducted while travelling in Zamfara state, in the northwestern part of the country, an army statement on Sunday said. A…
08 Aug, 2026
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Court orders halt to White House ballroom project
WASHINGTON (AP): A divided federal appeals court ruled yesterday that President Donald Trump’s administration must stop construction of the US$400 million White House ballroom because Congress has not…
08 Aug, 2026
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Carney calls US trade talks ‘nasty’
TORONTO (AP): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the trade negotiations with the United States had turned “nasty” after President Donald Trump derided America’s neighbour and its leadership…
08 Aug, 2026
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Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship court ruling
WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump is once more trying to limit the number of people who are born in the country who can become American citizens, in a sign that, even after his first attempt at…