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Hundreds of Congolese police join rebels in occupied city
The ongoing crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continues to escalate, with tensions involving the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group
Cholera kills 58, sickens 1,300 over 3 days in Sudanese city
The outbreak is blamed mainly on contaminated drinking water
1 dead, several police officers wounded in knife attack in France
The suspect has been arrested
Sudan's RSF, allied groups to sign charter to form parallel government
Such a government already has drawn an expression of concern from the United Nations
New polio vaccination drive begins in Gaza
The World Health Organization says the campaign aims to vaccinate more than 591,000 children by Feb. 26
Malian army investigates deaths of civilians blamed on soldiers, Wagner group
Analysts say it's unlikely the investigation would fault the troops or the Russian mercenaries
France says gangster ‘The Fly’ was arrested in Romania
Mohamed Amra's escape resulted in the deaths of two prison guards
On eve of elections, Germany faces changing world situation
Sunday's vote comes at a time of upheaval for Europe's biggest economy
Trump urges Musk to be more aggressive in bid to shrink US government
'Elon is doing a great job,' Trump posted
Pope’s doctors say sepsis could threaten his fight against pneumonia
Meanwhile, other Vatican figures carry on with Holy Year celebrations
Trump-Putin summit preparations are underway, Russia says
A possible summit could involve broad talks on global issues, including the war in Ukraine
Vietnam’s railway drive raises risk of mismanagement, debt traps, analysts say
Concerns are raised as the country expands rail lines with Chinese and Vietnamese funding
As war rages, Ukraine’s politicians circle presidential ‘electric chair’
Ukraine’s constitution bars elections during martial law, which was imposed by Kyiv just a day after Russia invaded in February 2022
2 more Israeli hostages released in Gaza following return of Bibas remains
4 other hostages were due to be released later Saturday
Sri Lanka's first elephant orphanage marks golden jubilee
PINNAWALA, SRI LANKA — Sri Lanka's main elephant orphanage marked its 50th anniversary Sunday with a feast of fruit for the 68 jumbos at the showpiece center, reputedly the world's first care home for destitute pachyderms.
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage lavished pineapples, bananas, melons and cucumbers on its residents to celebrate the anniversary of their home, which is a major tourist attraction.
A few officials and tourists invited to the low-key celebration were served milk rice...
Ancient deity, pet, endangered species: Axolotl is Mexico's most beloved amphibian
Preserving the curious amphibian is not an end for its supporters, but a means for saving the place where it came to be