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Nigeria's PDP: Why one-time political giant may face extinction
Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.
BBC News World · 37 days ago
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How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' sanctions hurt Iran?
Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.
BBC News World · 37 days ago
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US debt has hit $40tn – Will that be a wake-up call?
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?
BBC News World · 37 days ago
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Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price
US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.
BBC News World · 37 days ago
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FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building
Prosecutors say the Albany woman had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, and wanted to bomb the statehouse to…
BBC News World · 37 days ago
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Mexico: Fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box
The men, aged 53 and 32, lost contact with their fishing cooperative on 14 August, 75 miles off the coast of Mexico.
BBC News World · 37 days ago
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Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment
Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, local media report.
BBC News World · 37 days ago
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Nigeria boat capsize leaves dozens dead and several missing
The incident took place in the country's northwest Sokoto state, with many of the victims feared to be children.
BBC News World · 37 days ago
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UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part o…
BBC News World · 37 days ago
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Scott Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy
The US Treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
BBC News World · 37 days ago
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US Bank investigates LockBit's claims as ransomware crims set pay-or-leak deadline
Follow the money
The Register · 38 days ago
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What does Prince Harry's return mean for his fractured relationship with Prince William?
The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.
BBC News World · 38 days ago