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Peru's Interim President Has Been Impeached After Four Months In Office Over Scandals And Alleged Corruption
On Feb. 17, Jerí was removed from office after lawmakers voted him out with 75 in favor, 24 against and 3 abstentions.
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After Mexico’s Most Wanted Drug Cartel Boss Was Killed In A Military Operation, Violence Has Erupted
The cartel launched attacks across some parts of Mexico, setting up roadblocks on highways across 20 states and setting fire to cars, businesses and gas stations.
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Students In Iran Are Holding New Protests After The Government Crackdown Killed Nearly 7,000
Clashes broke out between anti-government student protesters and pro-establishment groups, many of them affiliated with the Basij militia.
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23 Palestine Action Activists In The UK Have Now Been Released After Over A Year In Jail Without Trial
This means 23 out of the 24 activists are now out of prison, with only Corner remaining in prison, facing an additional charge.
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The British Museum Has Removed Some References To "Palestine" From Its Ancient Middle East Exhibit
Palestinian ambassador to the UK Husam Zomlot said "cultural institutions must not become arenas for political campaigns. Palestine exists. It has always existed. And it always will”.
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South Korea’s Impeached President Has Been Found Guilty Of Insurrection And Sentenced To Life In Prison
The Court ruled Yoon's actions undermined democracy, rejecting his claim that it was a legitimate presidential power.
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In A Blow To Thailand’s Progressive Movement, People Voted To Elect A Conservative, Pro-Monarchy Party
Led by 45-year-old Pita Limjaroenrat, Move Forward had run on a campaign of promoting democracy, removing the military’s influence on politics and revising the lèse-majesté law.
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This Worker At The Olympics Was Reportedly Fired After He Said "Free Palestine" To Israeli Fans
The Olympics organizers said in a statement that Hassan was removed from his shift as there was a clear violation of the code of conduct for its staff and contractors.
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The UK's High Court Has Found The Government Banning Palestine Action As "Terrorist" Unlawful
The court said the group’s activities had not crossed the bar to make it "terrorist".
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The Olympics Has Disqualified The Ukrainian Skeleton Racer From Competing Over His Helmet Tribute
Heraskevych now plans to escalate his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, adding, "I believe we need to continue to fight for our rights.”
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Portugal Has Elected This Socialist Politician As Its Next President By A Huge Margin, Beating The Far-Right
On Feb. 8, Antonio Jose Seguro, a moderate socialist, won the presidential elections in a landslide, securing 66.7% of the votes.
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This Ukrainian Olympic Skeleton Racer Wore A Helmet With Athletes Killed By Russia’s War In Ukraine
“Some of them were my friends,” Heraskevych, who is Ukraine's flag bearer, said after his training session.