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Russia's Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark rulingNov 30, 2023 12:00 am - TALLINN, Estonia - Russia's Supreme Court effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism on Thursday, the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender right...
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Somali maritime police intensify patrols as fears grow of resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of AdenNov 30, 2023 12:00 am - BOSASO, Puntland - Somalia's maritime police force on Thursday intensified patrols in the Gulf of Aden following a failed pirate hijacking of a ship earlier this week. T...
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Pressure builds to eliminate fossil fuel use as oil executive, under fire, takes over climate talksNov 30, 2023 12:00 am - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Pressure to phase out fossil fuels mounted Thursday on the oil company chief who took over fragile international climate negotiations that ...
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Global leaders pay tribute to Henry Kissinger, but his record also draws criticismNov 30, 2023 12:00 am - TOKYO - Global leaders paid tribute to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on Thursday, but there was also sharp criticism of the man who remained an influent...
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On 1st day, UN climate conference sets up fund for countries hit by disasters like flood and droughtNov 30, 2023 12:00 am - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The world just took a big step toward compensating countries hit by deadly floods, heat and droughts. Nearly all nations on Thursday f...
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Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues and a laureate of booze and beauty, dies at age 65Nov 30, 2023 12:00 am - LONDON - Shane MacGowan, the boozy, rabble-rousing singer and chief songwriter of The Pogues, who infused traditional Irish music with the energy and spirit of punk, die...
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Russian missile strikes in eastern Ukraine tear through buildings and bury families in rubbleNov 30, 2023 12:00 am - KYIV, Ukraine - Russian missiles tore through apartment buildings in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, local officials said Thursday, killing at least one person and bur...
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U.S. gas prices have fallen or remained steady for 10 weeks straight. Here's whyNov 30, 2023 12:00 am - NEW YORK - It's not just you. Across the U.S., prices at the pump have felt milder in recent months. Gas prices have fallen or remained steady since Sep. 19 - marking ab...
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Will an earlier Oscars broadcast attract more viewers? ABC plans to try the 6 p.m. slot in 2024Nov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - Academy Awards enthusiasts won't have to stay up quite as late to hear the best picture winner in March. The 96th Oscars will begin one hour early, with the official sho...
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In concert film 'Renaissance,' Beyoncé offers glimpse into personal life during world tourNov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” — ★ ★ ★ ★ In Beyoncé's concert film, she described her recent Renaissance World Tour as being run like a machine: From lighting to ...