Protesters defy deadline to leave Columbia encampment
Columbia University's president said on Monday that talks with pro-Palestinian activists over a protest encampment on the Ivy League campus in New York City had reached an impasse and urged demonstrators to voluntarily disperse or face suspension. This report produced by Freddie Joyner.
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Hungarians seek work around the EU amid political turmoil
Janos Gyorgy Szeredi commutes from his home in Hungary to his job in Vienna, Austria. As Hungary commemorates 20 years of European Union membership, Szeredi's journey is emblematic of a growing number of young Hungarians who are leaving their homeland for better opportunities within the EU. Kristy Kilburn reports.
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Blinken urges Hamas to quickly accept ceasefire deal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday (April 29) that Hamas should swiftly accept an Israeli proposal for a truce in the Gaza war and the release of Israeli hostages held by the Palestinian militant group. Rachel Faber reports.
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Pedro Sanchez stays on as Spain's prime minister
Spain's Prime Minister said on Monday (April 29) he had decided to stay in office after days of publicly weighing his future, generating relief amongst leftist allies, exasperation among the public and ridicule from his opponents. Olivia Chan has more.
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Bangladesh rickshaw operators brave searing heatwave
Bangladeshi rickshaw operator Shaheb Ali, 45, has been struggling to strike a balance between finding work and resting from the heat, as the country has baked in a searing heatwave for over a week.
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Students protest war in Gaza at Sorbonne University
Police moved in to clear dozens of protesters who had set up tents in a courtyard at the Sorbonne University in Paris on Monday to protest against the war in Gaza, students there said.
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Blinken urges Hamas to accept Israel's truce proposal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to swiftly accept Israel's latest and "extraordinarily generous" proposal for a Gaza truce to secure a release of hostages, at a special meeting of the World Economic Forum held in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Monday (April 29).
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Zelenskiy urges US to speed up weapons deliveries
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that vital U.S. weapons were starting to arrive in Ukraine in small amounts butdeliveries needed to be faster as advancing Russian invasion forces were trying to take advantage. Zelenskiy told a joint press conference in Kyiv alongside NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg that the situation on the battlefield directly depended on the speed of ammunition supplies to Ukraine.
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Floods kill dozens in Kenya after dam bursts
Police have said that at least 42 people have died in central Kenya after a dam burst, bringing the death toll in heavy rains and flooding since last month over 140. David Doyle has more.
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Gazans mourn dead after Israeli airstrikes on Rafah
Palestinians mourned on Monday (April 29) at least 20 people killed in the southern Gazan city of Rafah after Israeli airstrikes targeted three homes in the area, according to to the Gaza-based Ministry of Health. Zuheir Abu Taha, who lost family members in the strike, said some of those killed were displaced from Khan Younis. This video contains graphic images.
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Progress on Gaza humanitarian situation: Blinken
The United States has seen "measurable progress" in the humanitarian situation in Gaza over the past few weeks, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday (April 29), but urged Israel to do more.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Virginia Tech
Pro-Palestinian student protesters were arrested by campus police at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia on Sunday (April 28).
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World Central Kitchen resuming operations in Gaza
World Central Kitchen (WCK) said it would resume operations in the Gaza Strip on Monday (April 29), a month after seven workers of the U.S.-based charity were killed in an Israeli air strike.
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Pedro Sanchez stays on as Spain's prime minister
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday (April 29) that after a period of reflection about his future he had decided to continue as the country's leader.
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Deadly tornadoes rip through Oklahoma
At least four people died, including a four-month-old baby, in Oklahoma this weekend, after dozens of twisters swept the U.S. Southern Plains. The White House said on Sunday (April 28), President Joe Biden has pledged federal support for Oklahoma as well as other states hit by severe storms. Diane To reports.
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Students suffer in the Philippines' scorching heat
Sweltering heat in the Philippines can curb farm production, disrupt water and power and weigh on businesses, but it also takes a toll on students, hampering the Southeast Asian nation's efforts to catch up to its neighbors in education. Laila Shahrokhshahi reports.
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Chinese state media shows warehouse hit by tornado
A deadly tornado left a large tyre warehouse torn apart in China's Guangzhou, footage aired on state broadcaster CCTV showed on Monday (April 29).
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Ukrainian 'Grandpa' leads over-60s unit fighting Russia
Oleksandr Taran's mobile artillery unit, comprised of dozens of men mostly over 60 years old, isn't officially part of Ukraine's military, but that hasn't stopped them contributing to the war effort. Sheryl Pena reports.
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Greek Orthodox patriarch leads Palm Sunday procession in Jerusalem
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III leads a Palm Sunday (April 28) procession in Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre Church.
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Biden, Netanyahu talk ahead of possible Rafah assault
U.S. President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and "reiterated his clear position" on a possible invasion of the Gaza border city of Rafah, the White House said. Lisa Bernhard produced this report.
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Abbas - only US can stop Israel attack on Rafah
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Sunday (Apr 28), that only the United States could stop Israel attacking the border city of Rafah in Gaza and called on Washington to prevent a "disaster."
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Elon Musk visits China to talk self-driving tech
Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday on an unannounced visit, where he is expected to meet senior officials to discuss the rollout of Full Self-Driving software and permission to transfer data overseas, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. Lucy Fielder has more.
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Migrants encamp in Tunisian olive fields
Sub-Saharan migrants have been stranded in olive fields outside the Tunisian city of Sfax, waiting for an opportunity to make the perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea into Europe.
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Pope arrives on boat to meet young people in Venice
Pope Francis arrived in Venice on a motorboat on Sunday (April 28), waiving to young people waiting for him in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute.
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Deadly tornado sweeps through China's Guangzhou
A tornado struck the city of Guangzhou in southern China, killing five people and injuring 33, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday (April 27), citing local authorities.
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