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Philippines says Chinese envoy summoned over 'aggressive actions' off reef 25 Mar 2024 - 07:38 am
Handout satellite image released by Maxar Technologies on March 24, 2024 and dated March 23, 2024 shows Chinese and Philippine ships in waters where the Philippines said the China Coast Guard blocked their supply vessel and damaged it with water cannon in disputed waters of the South China Sea. (Photo by Handout / Satellite image 2024 Maxar Technologies / AFP)
Death toll from heavy rains in southeastern Brazil jumps to 23 25 Mar 2024 - 01:20 am
This handout picture released by the Espirito Santo State Government shows vehicles overturned on a street covered by mud after heavy rains hit the southeastern region of Brazil on March 24, 2024, in Mimoso do Sul, Espirito Santo State. (Photo by Wender / ESPIRITO SANTO STATE GOVERNMENT / AFP)
US Vice President warns Israeli entity of "consequences" if it invades Rafah 25 Mar 2024 - 12:34 am
US Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she boards Air Force Two at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on March 23, 2024. (Photo by Drew ANGERER / AFP)
Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemns occupation's prevention of UNRWA from operating in Northern Gaza 25 Mar 2024 - 12:25 am
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Senegal votes in a tightly contested presidential race after months of unrest 24 Mar 2024 - 10:48 pm
A polling station official shows a ballot to party assessors ballots at the start of the counting proceedings in Dakar, on March 24, 2024. (Photo by MARCO LONGARI / AFP)
Israeli shelling on various areas in Gaza kills 6 Palestinians 24 Mar 2024 - 09:52 pm
In this aerial view, Palestinians assess the destruction of a house hit by Israeli bombardment in the northern part of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on March 23, 2024. (Photo by SAID KHATIB / AFP)
Kyiv says 2 Russian ships hit in Crimea strikes 24 Mar 2024 - 09:48 pm
This video grab taken from a Crimea24TV footage on July 17, 2023 shows the damaged Kerch bridge -- linking Crimea to Russia -- which was heavily damaged following an attack. (Photo by Crimea24TV / AFP)
On the anniversary of the 1976 military coup, Argentines push back against leaders revising history 24 Mar 2024 - 09:37 pm
Hundreds hold a large banner with portraits of people who disappeared during the military dictatorship (1976-1983) while heading to Plaza de Mayo Square to commemorate the 48th anniversary of the coup in Buenos Aires on March 24, 2023. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP)
Rescuers race to find trapped people as Brazil storms kill at least 20 24 Mar 2024 - 08:55 pm
Aerial view showing rubble of houses destroyed due to heavy rains in Petropolis, Brazil, on March 23, 2024. (Photo by Florian PLAUCHEUR / AFP)
Princess Kate, Prince William 'extremely moved' by support since cancer reveal 24 Mar 2024 - 08:44 pm
AFP file photo
Ireland poised to get its youngest ever premier as Simon Harris elected leader of Fine Gael party 24 Mar 2024 - 08:37 pm
New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris speaks at a convention in Athlone, central Ireland on March 24, 2024, after being declared leader and de facto prime minister-in-waiting. (Photo by Paul Faith / AFP)
Ethiopia to open up real estate to foreign buyers 24 Mar 2024 - 08:14 pm
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. (AFP File Photo)
New York City's mayor cancels a border trip, citing safety concerns in Mexico 24 Mar 2024 - 08:03 pm
New York City Mayor Eric Adams / Reuters file photo
Attackers detonate grenade outside Armenian police station 24 Mar 2024 - 08:01 pm
A man (L) holding a hand grenade stands on the porch of a police station in Yerevan on March 24, 2024, during an incident that the Caucasian country's government said was an attempt to seize the building. (Photo by KAREN MINASYAN / AFP)
Palestinians describe bodies and ambulances crushed in Israel's ongoing raid around Gaza hospital 24 Mar 2024 - 07:59 pm
A picture shows smoke billowing after Israeli bombardment in the vicinity of the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City on March 23, 2024. (Photo by AFP)
France offers evacuation flights for vulnerable citizens in Haiti 24 Mar 2024 - 07:49 pm
File: A protester burns tires during a demonstration following the resignation of its Prime Minister Ariel Henry, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on March 12, 2024. (Photo by Clarens Siffroy / AFP)
Ukraine had 'no involvement' in Moscow attack: White House 24 Mar 2024 - 05:38 pm
A photograph of a burning building inscribed with the words
Malawi seeks $200mn aid over El Nino-linked starvation risk 24 Mar 2024 - 05:33 pm
File: Fishing boats are seen on the shore of the Lake Malawi at the Senga village on May 20, 2019. (Gianluigi Guercia/AFP)