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Deaths in Philippines ferry fire rises to at least 35Sky News – World
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Death toll from Philippines ferry fire rises to 35, as officials warn toll will grow

The deadly fire had begun in the ferry’s cargo hold, then tore through the ship within seconds The bodies of passengers killed in a ferry fire off the Philippines arrived at a port near the resort town of Coron, Palawan, on Saturday morning, as the country’s coast guard warned the death toll of 35 would grow. Tents were being set up to receive 30 bodies brought from the M/V June Aster, which ran aground near the tou…

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Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from IraqBBC News – World
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Saudi Arabia shuts down oil pipeline, blaming drones from Iraq

Riyadh has increased its use of the East-West pipeline since the start of the Middle East war to bypass the closure of the strait of Hormuz Saudi authorities said Friday drones launched from Iraq led to the temporary closure of a crucial oil export route used to bypass the lockdown of the strait of Hormuz . Riyadh has increased its use of the East-West pipeline, which links Abqaiq, near the Gulf, to the port of Yanb…

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As Oil Prices Rise, BRICS Leaders Have What U.S. Doesn’t: Iran at the TableNYTimes – World
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As Oil Prices Rise, BRICS Leaders Have What U.S. Doesn’t: Iran at the Table

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Ukraine faces 'toughest winter' since Russia's full-scale invasion, UN official tells BBCBBC News – World
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Ukraine faces 'toughest winter' since Russia's full-scale invasion, UN official tells BBC

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The Doctor Pressuring African Leaders to Own the Ebola ResponseNYTimes – World
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The Doctor Pressuring African Leaders to Own the Ebola Response

In Doonbeg, Trump’s Irish Open Visit Prompts Protests and PraiseNYTimes – World
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In Doonbeg, Trump’s Irish Open Visit Prompts Protests and Praise

Woman, 54, gives birth after using embryo frozen for 22 yearsSky News – World
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Woman, 54, gives birth after using embryo frozen for 22 years

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Court case brought by Zionist federation against journalist Mary Kostakidis ended ‘by consent’

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Trump keeps touting $5,000 payments if Republicans retain control of Congress as some in his party question feasibility – as it happened

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NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher

Toyohiro Akiyama, Japan’s Chain-Smoking ‘Space Antihero,’ Dies at 84NYTimes – World
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Toyohiro Akiyama, Japan’s Chain-Smoking ‘Space Antihero,’ Dies at 84

Colombia to Start Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Despite Health WorriesNYTimes – World
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Colombia to Start Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Despite Health Worries

Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They DisagreeNYTimes – World
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Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree

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As China rises, Australia is increasingly enmeshed in the US war machine. Is the alliance still worth the risk?

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Houthis seize key Yemeni island in Bab el-Mandeb, taking control of the strait

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The other side of 9/11: Afghans reckon with America's long shadow

Six Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the USBBC News – World
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Six Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US

Tragic death of woman who testified against father in notorious mafia murder of motherBBC News – World
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Tragic death of woman who testified against father in notorious mafia murder of mother

Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran warBBC News – World
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Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war

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Amid war and sanctions, many Iranians are losing their jobs and struggling to get by

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US commemorates 25th anniversary of devastating 9/11 attacks as their legacy endures