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tWitch, Ellen DeGeneres DJ, dies in apparent LA suicide

tWitch, Ellen DeGeneres DJ, dies in apparent LA suicide

Stephen "tWitch" Boss, the DJ from "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," has died, his wife has said, in what Los Angeles media reported was an apparent suicide.

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Peru declares state of emergency as ousted leader remains in prison

Peru declares state of emergency as ousted leader remains in prison

Peru declared a nationwide state of emergency Wednesday amid violent protests against the ouster of ex-president Pedro Castillo that have left seven people dead.

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Study explains surprise surge in methane during pandemic lockdown

Study explains surprise surge in methane during pandemic lockdown

A mysterious surge in planet-heating atmospheric methane in 2020 despite Covid lockdowns that reduced many human-caused sources can be explained by a greater release from nature and, surprisingly, reduced air pollution, scientists said Wednesday.

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US leads technology investment in Africa at Biden summit

US leads technology investment in Africa at Biden summit

President Joe Biden was set Wednesday to unveil a long-term commitment to African leaders as the United States laid out a major investment push in technology in the continent, where China's infrastructure spending has made it a top player.

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UN removes Iran from women's rights body over protest crackdown

UN removes Iran from women's rights body over protest crackdown

The United Nations on Wednesday voted to remove Iran from a women's rights body over Tehran's brutal crackdown of women-led protests.

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Greek MEP in Qatar scandal protests innocence but remains in jail

Greek MEP in Qatar scandal protests innocence but remains in jail

The Greek MEP who has become the face of the European Parliament's widening graft scandal will spend at least another week in jail before attending a postponed pre-trial hearing, her lawyer said Wednesday.

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The ambitious, troubled Istanbul mayor taking on Erdogan

The ambitious, troubled Istanbul mayor taking on Erdogan

Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu vowed to fight for a democratic revolution after initially being stripped of his victory over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ally in a 2019 election that again threatens to prematurely end his political career.

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Four dead, dozens rescued from capsized migrant boat in Channel

Four dead, dozens rescued from capsized migrant boat in Channel

Four people died when a small boat packed with migrants capsized in freezing temperatures in the Channel overnight, Britain said on Wednesday.

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US businesses pump investment into Africa at Biden summit

US businesses pump investment into Africa at Biden summit

President Joe Biden was set Wednesday to lay out a long-term commitment to African leaders as US companies announced more than $2 billion led by technology deals for a continent where China has become a top player.

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Ousted Peru leader to remain in prison as hearing postponed

Ousted Peru leader to remain in prison as hearing postponed

A judge in Peru on Wednesday postponed by 24 hours a hearing to decide whether ex-president Pedro Castillo will be released from detention on charges of rebellion and conspiracy.

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