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6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's North Sulawesi, no tsunami threat

6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's North Sulawesi, no tsunami threat

22 Apr 2025 | 5:39 PM

Jakarta, Apr 22 (UNI) A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia' North Sulawesi province on Tuesday without triggering large waves, according to the country's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency.

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Funeral of Pope Francis to take place on Saturday - Holy See

Funeral of Pope Francis to take place on Saturday - Holy See

22 Apr 2025 | 3:26 PM

Vatican City, Apr 22 (UNI) The funeral of Pope Francis will take place on April 26, the Holy See said on Tuesday.

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SKorea successfully launches 4th spy satellite into Orbit - Defense Ministry

SKorea successfully launches 4th spy satellite into Orbit - Defense Ministry

22 Apr 2025 | 1:29 PM

Seoul, Apr 22 (UNI) South Korea has successfully launched the fourth of its five military reconnaissance satellites from a US space base in Florida, the country’s defense ministry said on Tuesday.

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Shooter who killed 23 at US Texas Walmart will not face death penalty

Shooter who killed 23 at US Texas Walmart will not face death penalty

22 Apr 2025 | 10:47 AM

Houston, Apr 22 (UNI) Patrick Crusius, the shooter who killed 23 people in a 2019 attack targeting Hispanic migrants at a Walmart in El Paso, U.S. state of Texas, will not face the death penalty after he pleaded guilty in a state court on Monday.

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Airbus A330 catches fire at airport in US

Airbus A330 catches fire at airport in US

22 Apr 2025 | 10:09 AM

Washington, Apr 22 (UNI) A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 caught fire at Orlando International Airport in the United States, over 200 people were evacuated, the Fox35 broadcaster reported on Monday, citing the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA).

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Israeli PM vows

Israeli PM vows "forceful response" to Houthi attacks

22 Apr 2025 | 10:05 AM

Jerusalem, Apr 22 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel would deliver a "forceful response" to repeated attacks by Yemen's Houthi forces.

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Shooter killing 23 at US Texas Walmart will not face death penalty

Shooter killing 23 at US Texas Walmart will not face death penalty

22 Apr 2025 | 9:55 AM

Houston, Apr 22 (UNI) Patrick Crusius, the shooter who killed 23 people in a 2019 attack targeting Hispanic migrants at a Walmart in El Paso, U.S. state of Texas, will not face the death penalty after he pleaded guilty in a state court on Monday.

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NASA, SpaceX launch resupply mission to space station

NASA, SpaceX launch resupply mission to space station

22 Apr 2025 | 9:01 AM

Los Angeles, Apr 22 (UNI) NASA and SpaceX launched a new commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station (ISS)on Monday.

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SKorea expresses deep regret over Japanese PM's offering to war-linked shrine

SKorea expresses deep regret over Japanese PM's offering to war-linked shrine

22 Apr 2025 | 8:55 AM

Seoul, Apr 22 (UNI) South Korea on Tuesday expressed deep regret over Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ritual offering to the notorious war-linked Yasukuni Shrine on the occasion of its annual spring festival.

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10 terrorists killed in police operation in Pakistan's Punjab

10 terrorists killed in police operation in Pakistan's Punjab

22 Apr 2025 | 8:49 AM

Islamabad, Apr 22 (UNI) At least 10 terrorists were killed in a joint security operation in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, local police said on Monday.

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Death toll of suspected herders attacks in Nigeria rises to 72

Death toll of suspected herders attacks in Nigeria rises to 72

22 Apr 2025 | 8:35 AM

Abuja, Apr 22 (UNI) The death toll of recent attacks by suspected armed herders in Nigeria's central state of Benue has risen to 72, local authorities said on Monday.

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Hamas expresses condolences over death of Pope Francis

Hamas expresses condolences over death of Pope Francis

22 Apr 2025 | 8:30 AM

Moscow, Apr 22 (UNI) Palestinian movement Hamas expressed deep condolences over the death of Pope Francis.

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Latin American countries declare national mourning over death of Pope Francis

Latin American countries declare national mourning over death of Pope Francis

22 Apr 2025 | 8:28 AM

Moscow, Apr 22 (UNI) Chilean President Gabriel Boric, Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chavez and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have declared national mourning over the death of Pope Francis.

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US stocks sink as Trump renews criticism of Powell

22 Apr 2025 | 8:27 AM

New York, Apr 22 (UNI) U.S. stocks stumbled Monday as renewed attacks by U.S. President Donald Trump on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell added to concerns about the central bank's independence.

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Mexican president rejects US anti-immigrant ad campaign

22 Apr 2025 | 8:25 AM

Mexico City, Apr 22 (UNI) Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday criticized an anti-immigrant advertising campaign made by the U.S. government and broadcast by privately-owned Mexican television stations.
At her daily press conference, the president denounced the ad, saying it contains "highly discriminatory content," and "attacks human dignity, and could encourage rejection and violence against migrants."
Her administration has formally requested its withdrawal, she said, adding the Mexican Constitution prohibits "any act or practice of discrimination," and the Federal Telecommunications Law stipulates "that programming broadcast within the framework of freedom of expression must promote the dissemination of artistic, historical, and cultural values, national unity, and respect for human rights," principles violated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the government agency behind the ad.

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