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Who is Iraq’s former leader Nouri al-Maliki?
Iraq’s dominant Shia political bloc nominated al-Maliki to become prime minister.
US dollar: ‘Wounded hegemon’ or secure as most powerful currency on earth?
Faced with Trump's tariffs and threats, BRICS countries are trying to reduce dollar use in trading with each other.
TV presenter killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon: Hezbollah
A Lebanese minister condemns the latest Israeli killing and calls on the international community to 'take action'.
Trump says he is raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%
US president says he is raising tariffs from 15 percent due to Seoul's failure to ratify a trade deal.
Hamas disarmament in Gaza comes with ‘some sort of amnesty’: US official
Official's comment on amnesty for Hamas members seen as 'significant step', as focus moves to next stage of ceasefire.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,433
These are the key developments from day 1,433 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Canadian PM Carney unveils multibillion-dollar push to lower food costs
Carney has been under pressure from the opposition to lower prices of food and other essentials for lower income people.
Lula, Trump discuss ‘Board of Peace’, agree to meet in Washington: Brazil
Lula criticises US actions in Venezuela, calling the capture of Maduro an unacceptable line against regional stability.
Much of US digging out from snow, sleet, ice from massive winter storm
A huge winter storm has brought frigid temperatures, snow, and sleet to more than a dozen US states.
Israeli and Palestinian captives and prisoners: A timeline of key events
Israelis held captive in Gaza and Palestinians swept into Israel detention centres have been focus of ceasefire talks.