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Why is Germany trying to build ‘Europe’s strongest conventional army’?
Germans say they want a powerful military and EU nuclear deterrent to replace US hegemony, discomfiting Russia.
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Japan’s PM Takaichi will dissolve parliament, call snap election
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New storm to hit Gaza, piling on suffering for thousands of displaced
Nearly all of the flimsy tents in displacement camps have been rendered unusable due to the harsh winter conditions.
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Guatemala’s president declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots
President Bernardo Arevalo issues the order after at least seven police officers killed in riots and hostage-taking.
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Billionaires have more money and political power than ever, Oxfam says
Charity says superrich 4,000 times more likely to hold political power than others and own all social media companies.
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Syria live: Government forces take control after heavy fighting with SDF
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa plans to meet SDF chief Mazloum Abdi in Damascus on Monday.
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Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title
Senegal edge chaotic AFCON final as Gueye punishes penalty miss by Diaz to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 in extra time.
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Clashes in Colombia between rival rebel groups kill 27 people
The two groups have been fighting for control of the Guaviare region of the Amazon.
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From Uganda to Cameroon, how Africa’s ‘leaders for life’ stay in power
Yoweri Museveni, Paul Biya, and other leaders use tactics including elections to cement their long rule, experts say.
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Survey, stats, safety, holiday-event recap, and other topics @ Alki Community Council’s first 2026 meeting
By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor The Alki Community Council heard the same Seattle Police stats on Thursday night…
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