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World News - Ecuador awards China rights to develop largest gold mine - April 29 (UPI) -- Ecuador has signed an agreement with Chinese mining giant CMOC Group Limited to develop starting before 2027 the Cangrejos project for a $1.7 billion.
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World News -- Starmer avoids parliamentary probe for 'misleading' MPs over Mandelson -- Britain's opposition lost a vote calling for the prime minister to be investigated over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.2 hours ago
World News -- DeepMind chief reunites with baduk champion 10 yrs after historic match -- Demis Hassabis, the co-founder of Google DeepMind, reunited Wednesday with South Korea's legendary baduk player Lee Sedol, who went up against the company's AlphaGo AI in a legendary human-versus-machine match.3 hours ago
World News -- Seoul stocks end at fresh record high on revived hope for AI boom -- Seoul stocks closed at a fresh peak on Wednesday, just an inch away from the 6,700 mark, as investors bet chip demand will remain solid amid woes over the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.3 hours ago
World News -- Appeals court increases ex-President Yoon's sentence to 7 yrs in obstruction of justice case -- An appeals court on Wednesday increased the sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol from five years to seven years in prison on obstruction of justice and other charges stemming from his failed martial law bid.5 hours ago
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World News -- South Korea tightens oversight of Coupang amid U.S. dispute -- South Korea's Fair Trade Commission on Wednesday designated Kim Bom, the founder of U.S.-listed e-commerce giant Coupang, as the company's controlling entity.6 hours ago
U.S. News -- U.S. sanctions Iran shadow-banking network as peace talks stall -- The United States has sanctioned 35 entities and individuals accused of overseeing a shadow banking network for Iran.9 hours ago
U.S. News -- Trump, King Charles praise U.S.-British alliance at state dinner -- U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted King Charles and Queen Camilla at a state dinner at the White House on Tuesday.9 hours ago
World News -- Wave of attacks reshapes Colombia presidential race -- Attacks in southwestern Colombia has transformed the country's presidential campaign into a debate over national security before election day.9 hours ago
World News -- Analysis: Diverging objectives, hopes shape Israel-Lebanon negotiations -- Lebanon's decision to pursue independent negotiations with Israel and distance itself from Iran was blessed by the U.S. and backed by many Lebanese.9 hours ago
World News -- Greek police arrest 89-year-old for mass shooting -- Police in Greece arrested an 89-year-old man suspected of shooting and injuring five people at two government sites in Athens on Tuesday.9 hours ago
World News -- Mexico nabs top cartel figure 'El Jardinero' -- The Mexican government said alleged drug cartel leader Audias Flores Silva, known as "El Jardinero," has been apprehended in that state of Nayarit.9 hours ago
World News -- United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC on May 1 -- The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it would leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on May 1 after over 50 years.9 hours ago
World News -- At least 15 people killed, 84 hurt after trains collide in Indonesia -- Indonesian rescuers were in a race against time to pull survivors from a train wreck that killed at least 15 people and injured scores, mostly women.9 hours ago
World News -- Appeals court increases sentence for ex-first lady to 4 years for corruption -- An appeals court on Tuesday increased the sentence for former first lady Kim Keon Hee from 20 months to four years in prison on corruption charges.8 hours ago
World News -- Seoul stocks again at fresh peak ahead of U.S. big tech earnings -- Seoul stocks closed at a new record high Tuesday, boosted by anticipation over the earnings releases of major U.S. tech companies.9 hours ago
James Comey indicted over alleged Instagram threat against Trump16 hours ago
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South Korea urges global backing on North Korea nuclear issue20 hours ago
Judge rules that Maurene Comey lawsuit can move forward7 hours ago
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