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Japan and US Team Up on Strategic Synthetic Diamond Production

March 03, 2026

TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - A plan to build a synthetic diamond plant in the United States is a prime prospect in Japan's $550-billion investment package, as the allies push to expand production of a material vital to chip and high-precision manufacturing, sources said.It could be among the first batch of projects, details of which Reuters is reporting for the first time, set to be unveiled ahead of a U.S. visit by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...

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Former President Trump Targeted in Assassination Attempt

Before Thanksgiving 2023, Thomas Crooks' online life was fairly routine for a 20-year-old. He'd scroll through social media, listen to music on Spotify, visit news sites and peruse Reddit.But a plan for mass violence was brewing, and in order for it to succeed, Crooks had to compartmentalize his...

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Tragic Toll in Rafah as Children Comprise Majority of Strike Victims

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 22 people, including 18 children, health officials said Sunday, as the United States was on track to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to Israel, its close ally.Israel has carried out...

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Haunting Echoes: Scientists Seek Lessons from Rwanda's Genocide

The church at Ntarama, a 45-minute drive south of Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, is a red-brick building about 20 metres long by 5 metres wide. Inside are features seen in Catholic churches around the world: pews for congregation members, an altar, stained-glass windows and a cross adorning the...

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Gangs Wreak Havoc in Haiti With Unprecedented Violence

Criminal gangs, wielding more power than Haiti's state security forces, have launched violent attacks on prisons and the airport serving Port-au-Prince, the country's capital. This has led to the closure of businesses and schools, forcing an estimated 15,000 people from their homes. The situation...

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United States Vetoes U.N. Cease-Fire Resolution in Gaza Conflict

The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution which aimed to establish an immediate cease-fire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. The resolution, backed by Arab nations and supported by a majority of Security Council members, faced strong opposition from the...

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The Unsolved Mystery of Pablo Neruda's Alleged Poisoning

An appeals court in Chile has ruled that the investigation into the death of Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda, days after the country's 1973 military coup, should be reopened. The court stated that new steps could help clarify what killed the poet, who was best known for his love poems and accumulated...

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Estonia Becomes the First Central European Nation to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

In a historic decision, Estonia has become the first central European nation, as well as the first ex-Soviet country, to legalize same-sex marriage. The Estonian parliament approved amendments to its Family Law Act on Tuesday, allowing marriages between any two individuals, regardless of their...

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's Significant Visit to China

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent visit to China marked a significant moment in the strained relationship between the two countries. The meeting with President Xi Jinping aimed to address mounting geopolitical tensions and find common ground on crucial issues.The US and China have a...

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Swiss Citizens Vote in Favor of Ambitious Climate Measures to Protect Glaciers

In a recent referendum, the majority of Swiss citizens voiced support for a bill targeting new climate measures to reduce the country's greenhouse gas emissions. According to final results from public broadcaster SRF, 59.1% of voters favored the bill, with 40.9% against.The drive for the...

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