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Thirty-five civilians killed in convoy blast in Burkina Faso

Thirty-five civilians killed in convoy blast in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso - “One of the vehicles carrying civilians hit an improvised explosive device. The provisional toll is 35 dead and 37 injured, all civilians,” Sahel Governor Rodolfa Sorgo said in a statement. Monday's incident

Russia blames sanctions for gas pipeline shutdown

Russia blames sanctions for gas pipeline shutdown

Russia - Gas prices rose sharply on Monday due to growing concerns about energy supplies. Wholesale gas prices in the Netherlands for the month ahead, a benchmark for Europe, rose 30% in early trading on

Chile is voting on one of the most progressive constitutions in the world

Chile is voting on one of the most progressive constitutions in the world

Chile - Polling stations opened in Chile on Sunday to let Chileans decide whether to accept a new proposed constitution that was originally conceived to correct the country's stark inequalities. The country's current constitution was

UN FAO’s global food prices fall for fifth month in a row

UN FAO’s global food prices fall for fifth month in a row

Global - In August, the index fell to 138 and is now lower than it was before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Both countries were major exporters of agricultural crops such as sunflower oil, corn,

Arrest after attempted shooting of Argentina vice-president

Arrest after attempted shooting of Argentina vice-president

Argentina - A gun was pointed at Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in what could be considered an attempt on her life. The man who did this was arrested. The incident in which

Ukraine braces to make a counter-attack

Ukraine braces to make a counter-attack

Ukraine - Russian cluster bombs can be heard falling on the fields, setting fire to crops that stand with their heads bowed, waiting for a crop that is unlikely to ever come. The National Guard

Khalil Awawdeh Wins Freedom In 180 Day Hunger Strike Against Israeli Government

Khalil Awawdeh Wins Freedom In 180 Day Hunger Strike Against Israeli Government

Israel - With no other resort left but to go on a silent hunger strike, an innocent Palestinian national has made headlines. Khalil Awawdeh went on a six-month hunger strike to protest his unlawful arrest

Millions of older Brits fear tough winter as prices skyrocket

Millions of older Brits fear tough winter as prices skyrocket

UK - In July, inflation topped 10% for the first time in 40 years due to skyrocketing energy, food and fuel costs. The Bank of England predicts inflation to rise to 13% by the end

At least 15 dead amid fighting in Iraqi capital

At least 15 dead amid fighting in Iraqi capital

Iraq - Dozens of people were injured after protesters loyal to Muqtada al-Sadr stormed the presidential palace. The violence began after Mr. Sadr announced his retirement from politics. His bloc won a majority of seats

At least 14 police injured as supporters of Argentina’s vice president protest

At least 14 police injured as supporters of Argentina’s vice president protest

Argentina - A few days earlier, prosecutors had requested a 12-year prison sentence against Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner for alleged corruption. As a result, protests began. And on Saturday, police fired tear gas