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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Rebels from DRC Takeover City, Raising Fears of War

A group of rebels called M23, backed by Rwanda, has claimed they've taken the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). They've been pushing forward quickly, frightening locals and making thousands flee their homes. This could reignite a larger war in the region. Lawrence Kanyu

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Cops Pose for Cameras in Massive Immigration Sweep

Immigration agents, performing recent raids, were told to dress up in a special way. Their jackets and vests showed clear signs of "Police ICE" or "Homeland Security" for the cameras. This was not just a safety measure, it was also a show for the media. Agents from several agencies followed these in

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

How Trump Kept the GOP On Board

As the 119th Congress began, a tense vote took place over its leadership. Speaker Mike Johnson faced opposition from two Freedom Caucus members: Ralph Norman of South Carolina and Keith Self of Texas. Johnson pulled them aside, and they entered an anteroom where Representative Nancy Mace of South Ca

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Tech Billionaires in Trump's Inner Circle: A New Era in Washington

Donald Trump has started his second term with a bang, putting technology in the spotlight. His inauguration featured big names like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. But there are other influential tech figures you might not know. Take David Sacks, Trump's new AI and Crypto Czar. He's a cryptocurrency

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Europe Extends Russia Sanctions: A 6-Month Move

Europe's leaders have given the green light for a six-month extension of sanctions against Russia, targeting various sectors like trade, finance, and energy. This decision came after Hungary lifted its objections, removing a significant roadblock. The sanctions, originally introduced in 2014 after t

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Eric Adams Scales Back Schedule for Medical Checks

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is taking some time off to visit the doctor. His aide, Fabien Levy, shared that Adams hasn't been feeling his best recently, leading to a series of routine medical tests this week. Despite Adams' reduced public schedule, Levy assured that the city will keep running smo

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Colombian President Stands His Ground, Faces U. S. Repercussions

In a surprising turn of events, U. S. President Donald Trump announced a series of punitive measures against Colombia on Sunday. These actions came in response to Colombia's refusal to accept two U. S. military flights carrying deported migrants. Trump argued that Colombian President Gustavo Petro's

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Rebels Near Goma: What's Behind the Crisis?

In a sudden and worrying move, rebels from the M23 group, backed by Rwanda, have moved towards the city of Goma in eastern Congo. This put the local population of around 2 million in a state of panic, as they feared a major conflict was coming their way. The U. N. described the situation as dire, wi

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Bishop's Plea: A Voice for Progressive Christians

Imagine this: millions of Christians around the globe heard the same Bible passage last Sunday. The story, from the Gospel of Luke, is where Jesus talks about helping the poor. At the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Dallas, this message seemed extra relevant, even though they'd picked the

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Germany's Big Anti-Far Right Stand

In Berlin and other German cities, thousands of people took to the streets on a Saturday. They were protesting against the rise of the far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), just before the upcoming election. The protesters blew whistles, sang songs, and held banners against racism and clim

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