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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) military said on Friday it had struck another boat alleged to be trafficking drugs in the eas...
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Commissioner urges Jamaicans to de-escalate conflicts amid violent encounters
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Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine falters
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Russia returns bodies of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine
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At least 87 dead after US sinks Iranian warship
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EU calls for ‘credible transition’ after killing of Iran’s Khamenei
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Foreign Affairs ministry urges Jamaicans to avoid travel to Middle East
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