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Who we said goodbye to this year – The Mail & Guardian
Former finance minister Tito Mboweni. (Jeffrey Abrahams/Gallo Images) Adrian Alper, 51, acting coach, director, writer, comedian, voice artist and presenter who appeared in television series such as Gaz’lam, 7de Laan, Plek van die Vleisvreters and Sterlopers. Died 14 May. Alain Delon, 88, French actor, producer and writer who won numerous… Read Details ⇢
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Syria’s new government negotiates the disbanding of armed groups
Fighters in Damascus central square, Wednesday December 25, 2024. LEO CORREA/AP Setting up national armed forces is a priority for Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa – who has abandoned his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani – in his bid to build a new state. Since the leader of Hayat… Read Details ⇢
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Azerbaijan mourns 38 killed in plane crash as investigation gets underway
Azerbaijan on Thursday observed a day of mourning for the victims of a plane crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people and injured 29 survivors as an investigation got underway. Azerbaijan Airlines initially said a flock of birds might have caused the crash before retracting that statement, while Russia sought… Read Details ⇢
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Russia’s role in deadly plane crash questioned and more top headlines
Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here’s what you need to know to start your day … TOP 3 1. Russia faces blame for deadly plane crash. 2. JonBenet Ramsey’s father plans ‘important meeting’ with investigators. 3. Trump floats NHL legend as Trudeau’s… Read Details ⇢
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South Korea’s opposition files motion to impeach acting president | Politics News
Opposition seeks to impeach Han Duck-soo for not appointing judges to the constitutional court. South Korea’s main opposition party has filed a motion to impeach the acting president, deepening the political turmoil in the East Asian nation. The Democratic Party said it submitted the motion on Thursday over acting leader… Read Details ⇢
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Can Proton VPN Free become our top-rated free VPN again?
Extensive in-house testing is our bread and butter – and we routinely put today’s best VPNs to the test to ensure each service provides exactly what it advertises. As a result, the rankings in our guides sometimes change to reflect usability, effectiveness, and value for money. For instance, our latest… Read Details ⇢
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Ukraine and its allies claim North Korean troops are fighting on the frontline in Russia
Members of the Ukrainian armed forces deployed in the Kursk region to confront North Korean soldiers who have come to reinforce Russian troops. Ukraine, December 16, 2024. LATIN AMERICA NEWS AGENCY VIA REUTERS CONNECT More than two months after North Korean troops were sent to Russia, Ukraine and South Korea… Read Details ⇢
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North Carolina family who lost home to Hurricane Helene gifted camper by EmergencyRV
Two families in North Carolina who were impacted by Hurricane Helene received the gifts of a lifetime on Christmas Day – a new place to call home. The first recipient was the Penley family, of Boone, North Carolina, who lost everything during the storm. The family of four was discharged… Read Details ⇢
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In Quneitra, nobody can celebrate al-Assad’s fall amid Israel’s invasion | Syria’s War News
Quneitra, Syria – Ibrahim al-Dakheel, 55, watched in despair as an Israeli bulldozer demolished his 40-year-old home, claiming it was necessary to secure borders. “It was 6:30am when I heard the explosion,” he told Al Jazeera, pointing to the spot where a Syrian military post once stood near his destroyed… Read Details ⇢