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Public Health

Kenias Gesundheitsminister wegen Ebola-Zentrum in Verzug verurteilt

Kenias Gesundheitsminister Aden Duale ist wegen Verzugs vor Gericht verurteilt worden, da er einen US-gestützten Ebola-Quarantänebetrieb weiterlaufen ließ, meldet die BBC.

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Américas

Elección de líder de extrema derecha genera temores por democracia en Colombia

Abelardo de la Espriella, un abogado de extrema derecha acusado de sexismo y defensor de líderes paramilitares, fue elegido presidente de Colombia. Ganó por un margen de 250,000 votos.

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Amerikas

Fernöstliche Bedrohung: Wahl eines rechten Anwalts in Kolumbien

Kolumbianer wählten den rechten Anwalt Abelardo de la Espriella, der für die Verteidigung von Paramilitärs und angeklagter Sexismus bekannt ist, zum Präsidenten. De la Espriella besiegte den linken Kandidaten Iván Cepeda mit einem Vorsprung von 250.000 Stimmen.

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Africa

Ghana conference calls for formal apology for transatlantic slave trade

A global framework for reparatory justice has been adopted at a conference in Ghana, as African and Caribbean leaders demanded formal apologies from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade.

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Public Health

Kenya minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola centre

Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale has been found guilty of contempt of court over his handling of a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility, according to the BBC.

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Americas

Colombia Elects Far-Right Leader Amid Democracy Fears

Colombians elected Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer known for defending paramilitary leaders and accused of sexism, as their next president. The election, marked by concerns over an 'institutional threat' to democracy, saw de la Espriella defeat leftwing candidate Iván Cepeda by a narrow margin of 250,000 votes.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Vance Says Iran Will Allow Nuclear Inspectors Back

US Vice President JD Vance said Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspectors back into the country—a key demand of the international community—with discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) happening 'as soon as today', according to the BBC.

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Europe

Iran Team Leaves Peace Message After Belgium Draw

Iran left a handwritten note asking for peace, respect, and friendship after their World Cup match against Belgium. The message was shared by the Football Federation of Iran (FFIRI), according to BBC.

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Economy

Alan Greenspan, architect of modern US economy, dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, former US Federal Reserve chair and architect of the modern American economy, has died at the age of 100, according to a statement from his wife.

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Conflicts & Security

US Partially Lifts Iran Sanctions on Oil Exports

The United States has partially lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports following 'encouraging' talks over ending their conflict, according to the Al Jazeera.

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Middle East

First round of US-Iran talks ends with encouraging progress, mediators say

The first round of US-Iran negotiations ended with 'encouraging progress,' according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan.

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Asia Pacific

Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978

Japan has quintupled visa fees for foreigners, marking the first increase in nearly 50 years, according to the BBC.

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Wahlen

Rechte Millionär gewinnt knappe Präsidentenwahl in Kolumbien

Abelardo de la Espriella, ein rechter Millionär, der Donald Trump bewundert, hat die Stichwahl in Kolumbien gewonnen.

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Middle East

Vance’s warning to Israel signals a new phase in US-Israeli relations

United States Vice President JD Vance’s warning to Israel last week may prove one of the most consequential public statements ever delivered by a senior US official about the US-Israeli relationship.

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Elections

Far-right millionaire wins Colombia’s razor-tight presidential election

Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-admiring far-right millionaire, has won Colombia's presidential runoff, defeating leftwing candidate Iván Cepeda, according to The Guardian.

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