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Hydropower: The only sustainable European energy transition
The world is at a crucial turning point in the fight against climate change, where every decision and contribution count toward achieving the ambitious and…
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Biden bends on Gaza as opposition to hard-line gathers momentum
By P.K.Balachandran Colombo, October 18: US President Joe Biden has modified his hard line on the Israel-Hamas war and has cautioned Israel against invading Gaza.…
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Better prospects of human rights under a parliamentary system
By P.K.Balachandran/Daily Mirror Colombo, October 18: According to media reports, President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe are discussing the prospect of replacing the…
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Franco-German power grab finally ends in compromise
EU countries at last resolved a monthslong feud over a reform of the bloc’s electricity market on Tuesday, ending a fierce standoff between France and…
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Hamas admits Israel killed a top commander
Hamas’ military wing said Tuesday an Israeli airstrike on the central Gaza Strip killed one of its top militant commanders. Ayman Nofal, known by his…
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Israel-Hamas War: How Can You Help Support Victims Of The Crisis?
Palestinians carrying belongings flee to safer areas following Israeli bombardments on southern part of Gaza City, Tel al-Hawa neighborhood, Gaza on October 16, 2023. The…
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SNP Leader Slams Tories And Labour In A Fiery Conference Speech
SNP leader Humza Yousaf hits-out at both Labour and the Tories in a fiery speech at his party conference. In his first conference as leader,…
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Orbán meets Putin: Russian president shakes hand of first EU leader since start of Ukraine invasion
Russian President Vladimir Putin shook hands with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in China on Tuesday — the first handshake between the Russian president and…
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Ukraine says it destroyed 9 Russian helicopters in airfield attacks
KYIV — Ukrainian special forces early on Tuesday struck two Russian military airfields, saying they successfully destroyed nine Russian military helicopters, an anti-aircraft missile system,…
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Inquiry Needed Into What Boris Johnson Knew About Peter Bone Allegations, Say Lib Dems
Boris Johnson’s decision to make Tory MP Peter Bone a minister despite an ongoing inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct must be formally investigated, the…
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