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US defense chief Lloyd Austin released from hospital 15 Jan 2024 - 08:31 pm
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. File photo.
Bernardo Arevalo faces huge challenges after finally being sworn in as Guatemala's president 15 Jan 2024 - 06:39 pm
Guatemala's new President Bernardo Arevalo waves after swearing in during his inauguration ceremony at the Miguel Angel Asturias Cultural Centre in Guatemala City, early on January 15, 2024. (Photo by Johan ORDONEZ / AFP)
Arctic freeze continues blasting huge swaths of US with sub-zero temperatures 15 Jan 2024 - 06:12 pm
A person walks back to his home after checking the mailbo as a snowy and freezing cold weather system passes through the area on January 13, 2024, in Casey, Iowa.  (Photo by JOE RAEDLE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Nigerian breakdancers battle to bring 'groove' to Olympics 15 Jan 2024 - 04:23 pm
B-girl Vicky performs during the National Breakdance Competition held at the National Stadium Surulere in Lagos on January 15, 2024. (Photo by Benson Ibeabuchi / AFP)
Philippines to upgrade outposts in disputed South China Sea 15 Jan 2024 - 03:38 pm
This photo shows a general view of the Philippine-occupied Thitu island in the disputed South China Sea on April 21, 2023. Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP
German farmers round off week of angry protests in Berlin 15 Jan 2024 - 02:44 pm
A tractor decorated with a German flag is seen next to a crossed out traffic light sign on January 15, 2024 in Berlin. (Photo by John MacDougall / AFP)
Mauritius bracing for tropical cyclone Belal 15 Jan 2024 - 02:37 pm
Sugar cane plantations are seen on the outskirts of Port Louis on January 6, 2024. (Photo by Gianluigi Guercia / AFP)
World could get its first trillionaire within 10 years, anti-poverty group Oxfam says 15 Jan 2024 - 12:23 pm
A photograph shows a view of the alpine resort of Davos on the opening day of the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on January 15, 2024. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini / AFP)
UN wants $4.2 billion for Ukraine aid in 2024 15 Jan 2024 - 12:18 pm
Local residents walk on a bridge over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, on January 14, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Roman PILIPEY / AFP)
Turkiye detains Israeli footballer over 'ugly gesture' 15 Jan 2024 - 10:46 am
Antalyaspor fans at yesterday's match.
LIVE UPDATES: Israel continues onslaught; communication blackout, medical disaster adds to plight in Gaza 15 Jan 2024 - 10:30 am
People prepare food in Rafah on the southern Gaza Strip on January 14, 2024. Photo by AFP
In Photos: Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the US with sub-zero temperatures 15 Jan 2024 - 09:48 am
Ice forms along a dam built in the Des Moines River as temperatures remain below zero Fahrenheit on January 14, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP
UN Official: 'One door insufficient as aid lifeline for 2.2 million people in Gaza 15 Jan 2024 - 09:15 am
People walk past destroyed buildings in Rafah on the southern Gaza Strip on January 14, 2024. Photo by AFP
Colombia landslide death toll rises to 36 15 Jan 2024 - 08:53 am
Members of the rescue team find a corpse of a victim in the area of a landslide in the road between Quibdo and Medellin, Choco department, Colombia on January 14, 2024. Photo by Fredy Builes / AFP
Salah penalty rescues Egypt against Mozambique at Cup of Nations 14 Jan 2024 - 10:21 pm
Egypt's forward #10 Mohamed Salah (L) fights for the ball with Mozambique's midfielder #7 Elias Pelembe (C) during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group B football match between Egypt and Mozambique at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on January 14, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Comoros votes as controversial president predicts first round win 14 Jan 2024 - 07:20 pm
 Comoran voters head to polling stations on January 14, 2024 to decide whether to hand a third-straight term to President Azali Assoumani, who has voiced confidence in securing re-election over a divided opposition on the Indian Ocean archipelago. (Photo by OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP)
Namibia condemns Germany's support for Israel's "genocidal actions" in Gaza 14 Jan 2024 - 06:26 pm
Hage Gottfried Geingob, president of Namibia, looks on during a session of the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town, South Africa, September 5, 2019. Reuters/Sumaya Hisham
All remaining hostages seized in Ecuador prison riots freed 14 Jan 2024 - 03:41 pm
Prison officials who were being held hostage by inmates leave in a pick-up truck upon being released from Machala prison, in Machala, Ecuador, on January 13, 2024. (Photo by Ariel Suarez / AFP)