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South America January 24, 2025

Colombia president decrees emergency powers to restore order in coca region wracked by rebel combat

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has issued a decree giving him emergency powers to restore order in Catatumbo, a coca-growing region wracked by a deadly turf war.

Europe January 23, 2025

A 2,000-year-old statue is found abandoned in a garbage bag in Greece

A marble statue believed to be more than 2,000 years old has been found in a garbage bag near the city of Thessaloniki in Greece; experts say the piece dates back to the Hellenistic era.

India January 23, 2025

At least 12 train passengers killed in India after jumping onto tracks to flee alleged fire

In India, at least 12 train passengers died and at least six others were injured when they jumped out of their train cars to escape a rumored fire and were struck by another train.

Germany January 22, 2025

2 people are killed in a knife attack in Germany; Scholz says there must be consequences

A stabbing attack in Germany has left two people dead, including a 2-year-old boy, and three others injured; the suspect was arrested shortly after the attack.

South America January 21, 2025

At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail, official says

More than 80 people were killed in northeast Colombia over the weekend after the government failed to hold peace talks with the National Liberation Army.

Brazil January 16, 2025

Brazilian court denies Bolsonaro’s request to travel to Trump’s inauguration

Brazil’s Supreme Court has denied former President Jair Bolsonaro's request to have his passport temporarily restored in order to attend the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

Ukraine January 16, 2025

UK leader Starmer signs ‘100-year partnership’ agreement with Ukraine during trip to Kyiv

As part of a European show of support, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signed a 100-year partnership agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Africa January 14, 2025

Dozens of survivors and dead pulled from abandoned South African mine as hundreds remain underground

Using a cage-like device, South African rescuers have brought at least 60 bodies and 92 survivors to the surface from one of the country's deepest mines.

Turkey January 13, 2025

Baby gorilla found in plane cargo recovering at Turkish zoo

A 5-month-old gorilla rescued from a Turkish Airlines plane's cargo hold is now recovering at a zoo in Istanbul, officials announced Sunday.

Hinduism January 13, 2025

World's largest religious gathering begins in India, hundreds of millions of Hindus expected to attend

The Maha Kumbh Mela, or Hindu pitcher festival, begins Monday in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj. Officials expect at least 400 million attendees over the next 45 days.

Benjamin Netanyahu January 9, 2025

Poland adopts resolution protecting Netanyahu from arrest if he attends Auschwitz liberation commemoration

Poland passed a resolution to ensure the safe participation of Israeli representatives who attend 80th anniversary commemorations of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.