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South Korea parliament approves new inquiry into deadly 2022 crowd crush
South Korea's National Assembly voted on Thursday to approve a bill backed by the ruling and opposition parties to launch a fresh probe into the deadly Halloween crowd crush in the capital Seoul in 2022. An earlier bill, which was backed the opposition-led parliament without the support of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), was vetoed by President Yoon Suk-yeol in January. The latest bill is a compromise that removes granting full investigative power to the panel, which Yoon had objected to,
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VideoSolomon Islands lawmakers elect Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister
Solomon Islands lawmakers on Thursday chose former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as the new prime minister of the South Pacific island nation that has grown closer to China in recent years. The withdrawal of pro-Beijing former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare from the contest to remain head of the government to make way for Manele as their party's candidate is an indication the country could follow a similar direction. The prime minister was chosen in a secret ballot of 49 lawmakers who won g
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VideoProtest group concerned about Paris 2024 Olympics impact rally outside French Interior Ministry
Protesters concerned about the impact of the Paris 2024 Olympics rallied outside the French Interior Ministry offices the capital on Wednesday evening. (AP video: Nicolas Garriga)
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VideoUnexpected Senate race in Michigan could help determine control of Congress’ upper chamber
The race to replace retiring Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow is expected to be highly competitive, with control of Congress’ upper chamber on the line in November (AP video: Mike Householder and Joey Cappelletti)
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VideoIsrael reopens crossing after pressure to allow aid into hard-hit northern Gaza Strip
Israel re-opened a crossing on Wednesday to allow aid to flow into the hard-hit northern Gaza Strip. (AP video/Joeal Calupitan)
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Skyscanner: Scotland has Canadians flocking to Edinburgh in May, a travel hot spot
Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, is a popular destination for Canadian travellers in May, according to Skyscanner
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VideoMore money is going to African climate startups, but a huge funding gap remains
African climate-tech startups are increasingly raising money from private sources, but while those funds for climate solutions are growing, a huge gap remains in meeting the actual financial needs for climate action in Africa. (AP Video: Dan Ikpoyi, Produced by: Brittany Peterson)