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2024—First Year the US Expects More than 2M New Cases of Cancer
The American Cancer Society reports lower overall cancer death rates, yet incidence is increasing for many common cancers, including 6 of the top 10. Published on: January 17, 2024 Written by:…
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Explainer: In Third Year of War, Why Ukraine’s Fate Hinges on West
By Andrew Gray February 24, 2024 BRUSSELS, Feb 22 (Reuters) – As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, the conflict will be determined not just on the battlefield but…
Read MoreSwitzerland Doubtful Russia Will Join Start of Ukraine Peace Summit
Reuters February 24, 20246:59 AM CST ZURICH, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Russia is unlikely to take part at the outset of a high-level Ukraine peace conference which neutral Switzerland plans…
Read MoreUN experts: Terrorist threat is high in Africa conflict zones and Afghanistan, and rose in Europe
BY EDITH M. LEDERER Updated 7:58 PM CST, February 1, 2024 The terrorist threat from al-Qaida, the Islamic State group and their affiliates remains high in conflict zones in Africa and…
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Why Egypt and Turkey are Ending a Decade of Tension
Giorgio Cafiero 22 February, 2024 Analysis: Erdogan’s landmark visit to Cairo was an important watershed in Egypt and Turkey’s rapprochement. On 14 February, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his…
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Rwanda Braces for Potential Conflict as DRC and Burundi Bolster Military Capabilities
Last updated: February 19, 2024 By Sami Hegazi Tensions escalate in East Africa as Rwanda accuses its neighbors of harboring hostile intentions and preparing for invasion. Rwanda has tightened its…
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Inside Ecuador’s Rising Gang Violence Fueled by Booming Cocaine Trade
February 22, 2024 By Matt Rivers, Caterina Barbera Kipreos, Aicha El Hammar Castano, Brandon Baur, and Ivan Pereira The country’s president declared a state of emergency in January. The port city of Guayaquil, Ecuador, has…
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Papua New Guinea Ambush: Dozens Shot Dead in Highlands Region
19 February 2024 By Tiffanie Turnbull & Kelly Ng Dozens of people have died in a tribal dispute in Papua New Guinea’s remote Highlands region, authorities say. The victims were…
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Unmanned Houthi submarines pose new threat to US warships in Red Sea
By Chris Boccia February 19, 2024, 5:14 PM The Iran-backed group attacked with one for the first time on Sunday. The U.S. conducted what it called self-defense strikes on five targets…
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