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El Salvador toughens penalties for violent crimes, corruption 08 Feb 2025 - 05:08 pm
Two inmates watch a virtual trial at the Counter-Terrorism Confinement Centre (CECOT) mega-prison, where hundreds of members of the MS-13 and 18 Street gangs are being held, in Tecoluca, El Salvador on January 27, 2025. (Photo by Marvin RECINOS / AFP)
Johnson wins shock world downhill gold, US teammate Vonn 15th 08 Feb 2025 - 03:49 pm
US's Breezy Johnson competes in the Women's Downhill event of the Saalbach 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Hinterglemm on February 8, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
China launches emergency response after landslide strikes Sichuan 08 Feb 2025 - 03:11 pm
YIBIN, Feb. 8, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 8, 2025 shows the site of a landslide in Jinping Village, Junlian County in the city of Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel arrive in Ramallah 08 Feb 2025 - 03:08 pm
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More than 30 missing after landslide hits southwest China 08 Feb 2025 - 02:25 pm
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Indian PM's party eyes victory in New Delhi 08 Feb 2025 - 01:20 pm
Journalists gather at Bharatiya Janata Party state headquarters in New Delhi on February 8, 2025, as BJP leads in Delhi legislative assembly polls. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP)
Hamas hands over three Israeli hostages to Red Cross in exchange deal 08 Feb 2025 - 01:12 pm
A member of the Red Cross team signs documents before Palestinian Hamas fighters handover three Israeli hostages in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, on February 8, 2025. (Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP)
Paris workshop delivers ultra-realistic film prop babies 08 Feb 2025 - 11:09 am
(Files) Co-Owner and Commercial Director of Cinebebe and Studio Junon Justine Ray Le Solliec poses with fake babies created by Cinebebe (Cinebaby) in Saint-Denis, suburbs of Paris, on January 24, 2025. (Photo by Julie Sebadelha / AFP)
Baltics begin decoupling from Russian power grid 08 Feb 2025 - 10:57 am
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No survivors after wreckage of missing Alaska plane found: coast guard 08 Feb 2025 - 09:15 am
This image obtained from the US Coast Guard (USCG) on February 7, 2025, shows the remains of a plane reported missing February 6. (Photo by Handout / US Coast Guard / AFP)
Airbus and Boeing eye India's 'soaring skies' 08 Feb 2025 - 07:55 am
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Sri Lanka probes tourist deaths from pest fumigation 08 Feb 2025 - 07:51 am
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Trump revokes Biden's security clearance, escalates foreign aid crackdown 08 Feb 2025 - 07:47 am
(Files) US President Joe Biden shakes hands with US President-elect Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 13, 2024. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)
Hamas announces names of three Israeli prisoners to be released tomorrow, Feb 8 07 Feb 2025 - 11:43 pm
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UK govt bans 'bird gatherings' as avian flu outbreak worsens 07 Feb 2025 - 11:30 pm
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Venezuela brands Rubio a 'thief' over US jet seizure 07 Feb 2025 - 07:31 pm
A “seized” sign is placed on a Venezuelan government airplane during a press conference where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) announced its seizure at La Isabela International Airport in Santo Domingo, on February 6, 2025. Photo by Mark Schiefelbein / POOL / AFP.
India PM Modi to meet Trump in US visit next week 07 Feb 2025 - 04:39 pm
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) waves as he leaves after taking a holy dip in the sacred waters of Sangam, the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers during Maha Kumbh Mela festival, in Prayagraj on February 5, 2025. Photo by Niharika KULKARNI / AFP.
Flight carrying 10 reported missing in Alaska 07 Feb 2025 - 04:21 pm
Photo used for representational purposes. A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 airplane taxis past American Airlines and Alaska Airlines airplanes at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California on January 31, 2025. Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP.