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08 Sep, 2026
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Funding cuts forcing dozens of health clinics in Sudan to close, aid groups warn
CAIRO (AP) – An additional three dozen health facilities serving more than 400,000 people in Sudan are closing this year due to global aid cuts, worsening a dire humanitarian situation in a country…
08 Sep, 2026
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Over half a million voters registered so far to cast ballots in Haiti elections
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) says just over half a million voters have been registered across Haiti as preparations continue for the elections to be held in…
08 Sep, 2026
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Families' interest in their kids' education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows
AP – Families' interest in their kids' education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a…
08 Sep, 2026
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Far-right party scores historic election win
BERLIN (AP): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz doubled down yesterday on pushing through unpopular reforms to Europe’s largest economy after a far-right party surged to a landslide victory in a…
08 Sep, 2026
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Harry and Meghan remain private citizens – King Charles
LONDON (AP): King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom. A letter sent on…
08 Sep, 2026
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First woman takes helm of Panama Canal
PANAMA CITY (AP): Naval engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta yesterday took the helm as the first woman to lead the Panama Canal administration, assuming the role at a challenging time for the vital…
08 Sep, 2026
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Canada strikes back with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of US goods
TORONTO (AP) — Canada struck back at United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of US goods, in response to the latest round of tariffs on Canada. The…
08 Sep, 2026
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Travel chaos at UK airports as over 600 flights cancelled due to air traffic control issue
LONDON (AP) — More than 600 flights were cancelled on Tuesday due to a technical issue in Britain’s air traffic control system that caused disruptions at major airports across the United Kingdom, the…
08 Sep, 2026
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High electricity demand one of the factors behind recent outages, says power company in Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) says increased electricity demand, particularly during peak hours, is placing increased pressure on the national distribution network…