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Timor-Leste freedom fighter, nation-builder Xanana Gusmao among those honored in Seoul
Jan 15, 2025 - World 
Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, one of the 20th century's most notable freedom fighters and nation-builders, was honored Wednesday as the recipient of the Founder's Award of the 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize.
TikTok 'refugees' bolt to China's alternative as possible U.S. ban looms
Jan 15, 2025 - World
American users fearing a potential TikTok shutdown because of the popular video-sharing app's ties to Beijing are rushing to China's social media app Xiaohongshu as an alternative.
At least 78 dead at abandoned South Africa gold mine that was scene of a standoff
Jan 15, 2025 - World 
Rescuers and volunteers have pulled at least 78 dead miners and more than 160 survivors from an abandoned South African gold mine
Israel supplied Iran with centrifuge platforms containing explosives, top official acknowledges
Jan 15, 2025 - World
Israel supplied Iran with centrifuge platforms containing explosives for its nuclear enrichment program in an act of sabotage
Benin's mecca of spirits and gods draws tourists and followers with famed Voodoo festival
Jan 15, 2025 - World
As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the gods and spirits that are evident all around the arena are beckoned upon by the old and young for peace and prosperity. And on the sidelines, camera clicks from foreigners and locals follow the festivities.
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