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Ukraine lowers its conscription age to 25 to plug a shortfall in troop numbers fighting Russia
Ukraine on Wednesday lowered the military conscription age from 27 to 25 in an effort to replenish its depleted ranks after more than two years of war following Russia’s full-scale invasion. The new mobilization law came into force a day after Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed it. Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, passed it last year.
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Malnutrition threatens future Afghan generations
Roya carefully spoon-feeds her daughter fortified milk in a ward for malnourished children, praying the tiny infant will avoid a condition that stalks one in ten young children in Afghanistan after decades of conflict.Ten percent of children under five in Afghanistan are malnourished and 45 percent are stunted -- meaning they are small for their age in part due to poor nutrition -- according to the United Nations.
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Asian markets hit by dimming US rate hopes, Taiwan quake
Asian markets tumbled Wednesday as investors grow increasingly sceptical that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as much as hoped this year, while a massive earthquake in Taiwan added to the sense of gloom.And San Francisco boss Mary Daly added that three cuts was "a very reasonable baseline" but added that economic growth "is going strong, so there's really no urgency to adjust the rate".
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Seven dead, hundreds injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years
At least seven people were killed and more than 700 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.- Regional impact -In Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines, authorities initially issued tsunami warnings but by around 10 am (0200 GMT), the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the threat had "largely passed".
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More than 275,000 power outages reported in Ohio Valley after storms brought damaging winds, dangerous hail and tornadoes
More than 275,000 homes and businesses across West Virginia, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan were without power Tuesday night after a powerful system of thunderstorms brought damaging winds, dangerous hail and reported tornadoes to parts of the Ohio Valley.
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Storm system brings more dangerous weather hazards to central and eastern US
A major storm system threatens to keep producing numerous weather hazards across the country after destroying homes and causing power outages.
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Rep. Lauren Boebert undergoes surgery for blood clot in leg
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert underwent surgery Tuesday after a blood clot was found in her leg, and she has been diagnosed with a vascular condition, her campaign said Tuesday night.
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The Latest | Israeli airstrike that killed aid workers in Gaza threatens much-needed food deliveries
Israeli airstrikes on aid workers delivering food in Gaza killed at least seven people — including a U.S.-Canada dual citizen and citizens of Australia, Poland and the United Kingdom. It's the latest Israeli military action to hit humanitarian efforts in the besieged Palestinian territory. World Central Kitchen, the charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, said early Tuesday it was immediately pausing operations in the region, delivering a blow to the recently opened sea route for food aid.
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Cambodia's ex-leader Hun Sen becomes senate president
Former Cambodian leader Hun Sen was promoted to senate president on Wednesday, taking over a key ceremonial role less than a year after handing power to his son."The senate isn't a powerful political or legislative body, but it holds the highest ceremonial role as the highest political symbol of the nation," Cambodian political analyst Ou Virak told AFP.He said because of the king's frequent travels, Hun Sen taking the role of senate president was significant -- and hugely symbolic.
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World Central Kitchen identifies 7 workers killed by Israeli airstrike
Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen organization identified seven of its members they say were killed in an airstrike carried out by the Israel Defense Forces in Gaza.
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Indonesian president-elect vows to further strengthen ties with Japan after visiting China
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto said he wants to “further strengthen” relations with Japan as he met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday on the heels of a visit to China. Subianto, who's currently defense minister, told Kishida that the two countries are longtime friends who have built a cooperative relationship, and that he hoped to further strengthen the relationship. Japan has been seeking closer ties with Southeast Asian countries, especially in maritime security and defense, in the face of China's increasingly assertive military presence.
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Uganda court to rule on harsh anti-gay law
Uganda's Constitutional Court is due to rule Wednesday on a petition seeking to annul an anti-gay law that has been roundly condemned as one of the toughest in the world.Last month, a Ugandan court dismissed an appeal by a gay rights group seeking government registration, ruling that it aimed to promote "unlawful" activities.
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Stock market today: Asian shares drop after Wall Street sinks on rate worries
Asian shares mostly declined Wednesday after Wall Street broke its record-breaking bull run with its worst day in weeks. Hong Kong's Hang Seng lost 1.1% to 16,753.82, while the Shanghai Composite fell 0.2% to 3,070.04. Analysts said worries were growing that anxieties that rattled Wall Street might spread to Asia, despite recent relatively positive economic signs from China.
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Why Experts Say South Korea Shouldn’t Just Throw Cash at Its Low Birth Rate Problem
South Korea has spent millions on cash handouts for parents, but investing in quality-of-life improvement programs could be a more efficient approach.
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Peru's PM seeks confidence vote as Rolexgate scandal rages
Peru's embattled government will on Wednesday ask Congress for a vote of confidence that collides with its umpteenth scandal: how the president came to own a collection of pricey Rolex watches and jewelry.Peru's constitution gives Congress outsized power in being able to remove presidents, with impeachment requiring only 87 votes out of 130 lawmakers.
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4 takeaways from Tuesday’selections
Their nominations secure, Joe Biden and Donald Trump were left to read the tea leaves Tuesday as voters across the country cast primary ballots and, in one critical state, approved Republican-backed changes to election law.
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Wisconsin voters approve two GOP-backed ballot measures that will change how elections are run
Wisconsin residents voted on two ballot measures Tuesday: one on whether to ban private fund use in elections, and another clarifying the roles of election workers.
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Ghost in the machine: Deepfake tools warp India election
Death has not extinguished the decades-long rivalry between two Indian leaders: both have now seemingly risen from the grave, in digital form, to rally their supporters ahead of national elections.In 2014, the year he swept to power, the party expanded Modi's campaign reach by using 3D projections of the leader to make him appear virtually at rallies.
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Oklahoma official with white nationalist ties is ousted in recall vote
Judd Blevins, a city councilman who has white nationalist ties, lost his recall election in Enid, Oklahoma, on Tuesday. Cheryl Patterson will replace him.
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Panama and Colombia fail to protect migrants on Darien jungle route, Human Rights Watch says
Colombia and Panama are failing to protect hundreds of thousands of migrants who cross the Darien jungle on their way to the U.S. and have become increasingly vulnerable to robberies and sexual violence, Human Rights Watch said in a report published on Wednesday. The watchdog called on both countries to appoint high-level officials to coordinate the response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Darien and recommended that their governments work jointly to improve security and ensure more assistance from international groups. “Whatever the reason for their journey, migrants and asylum-seekers crossing the Darien Gap are entitled to basic safety and respect for their human rights along the way,” Juanita Goebertus, Americas director of Human Rights Watch, said in a statement issued before the report’s publication.
