Russian missile barrage slams into cities across Ukraine
Overall, Russia launched 81 missiles and eight exploding Shahed drones Thursday, according to Ukraine's chief commander of the armed forces.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea, Seoul says
The launch came after the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned that her country is ready to take action against the U.S. and South Korea.
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Many concerned about traveling to Mexico due to safety concerns
The recent kidnapping of four Americans in Mexico, among other incidents, has many wondering whether traveling into the country is safe.
Oldest reference to Norse god Odin found in Danish treasure
Scientists have identified the oldest-known reference to the Norse god Odin on a gold disc unearthed in western Denmark in 2020.
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World Baseball Classic returns after 6-year hiatus
The international tournament will feature 20 teams, up from 16 in previous years, and be played over a longer period of time to allow for more games.
International Women's Day events highlight gaps in gender equality
While there have been major advances in dozens of countries, the continued crimes and violations are a reminder there's still a long road ahead.
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China accuses US of trying to block its development
China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang sharpened the warning, saying Washington faces possible "conflict and confrontation" if it fails to change course.
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Data: Hundreds of 'malicious homicides' in Mexico's Tamaulipas state
Government data shows hundreds of "malicious homicides" happened last year in Mexican state where 4 Americans were recently kidnapped. scrippsnews.co
Hunt for kidnappers in Mexico comes to a tragic end
A source tells Scripps News authorities received the location of the victims Tuesday just before dawn.
Bangladesh building explosion kills at least 14; scores hurt
Some reports say accumulated gas caused the explosion in Bangladesh's capital, which trapped people on upper floors for hours.
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Greece seeks funding from EU for urgent rail safety upgrades
Upgrades to Greece's railway system had previously been underway, but the country's economic crisis stalled the process.
Kim Jong Un's sister warns North Korea ready to act against US, SKorea
The warning came after U.S.-South Korean training on Monday involving a B-52 bomber over the Korean Peninsula.
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US defense secretary makes unannounced visit to Baghdad
Lloyd Austin said U.S. forces are ready to remain in Iraq at the invitation of its government, adding that they are operating in a non-combat role.
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Indonesia landslides kill 10, rescuers search for 42 missing
The landslides displaced more than 1,200 people who were taken to evacuation centers and other shelters.
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FBI: Surviving Americans attacked in Mexico are under medical care
Four American citizens were shot at and abducted after crossing into Mexico from Texas, according to the FBI.
Growing call to ban use of environmentally harmful anesthetic
Scotland has become the first country to ban its hospitals from using the environmentally harmful anesthetic desflurane.
Iran leader: Those who poisoned schoolgirls deserve death
The poisonings began late last year and have sickened hundreds of children.
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Lebanon adopts 'dollarization' as currency, economy crumble
The Lebanese pound has lost 95% in value since late 2019, and now, most restaurants and many stores are demanding to be paid in U.S. dollars.
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European police, FBI bust international cybercrime gang
Victims in the United States paid out at least $42.5 million to the gang between May 2019 and March 2021.
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Stationmaster charged in Greece train crash that killed 57
The 59-year-old stationmaster allegedly directed two trains traveling in opposite directions onto the same track.
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Crisis over suspected Iran schoolgirl poisonings escalates
Reports suggest schools across 21 of Iran's 30 provinces have seen suspected poisoning cases, with girls' schools the site of nearly all incidents.
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Lawyers fight for man they say US wrongly deported to Haiti
Paul Pierrilus has been in Haiti for two years where he does not speak Haitian Creole, has been unable to find work and has little savings left.
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Athlete dead in shipwreck left Pakistan to help disabled son
Hospitals had told her that help overseas could be her only option.
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Ukraine plant builds 6-person bunkers for war's front lines
Instead of doing their usual jobs producing and repairing mining equipment, some steel workers are busy building metal bunkers for front-line troops.
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Indonesia fuel depot fire kills 18, over dozen missing
Hundreds of people ran in panic as thick plumes of black smoke and orange flames filled the sky.
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Toblerone removes mountain on packaging after Swissness Act concerns
Mondelez International said its Toblerone packaging will no longer have an iconic Alps mountaintop after concerns over Switzerland's Swissness Act.
Archaeologists find hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza
Archaeologists used new cosmic ray cosmic rays to spot a 30-foot-long tunnel inside the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Colombia proposes shipping invasive hippos to India, Mexico
Scientists are warning that the hippos do not have a natural predator in Colombia and are a potential problem for biodiversity.
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Japan discovers more than 7,000 islands that were unaccounted for
Japan used digital mapping to determine it had a total of 14,125 islands in its territory.
Living for Liza: A Ukrainian mother's journey of love and defiance
Scripps News’ Jason Bellini talks with the mother of a girl killed by a Russian missile in Ukraine, in her first in-person interview since the summer.
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