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12 people injured in shooting at Louisiana nightclub

Shawdesh desk: A dozen people were injured in a Baton Rouge nightclub shooting, authorities in Louisiana said Sunday. One of the victims is in critical condition, police said. No arrests

Turkish leader Erdogan announces elections for May 14

Shawdesh desk: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that Turkey’s elections will be held on May 14 — a month earlier than scheduled — as the opposition still searches for

France, Germany renew alliance strained amid war in Ukraine

Shawdesh Desk: France and Germany are seeking to overcome differences laid bare by Russia’s war in Ukraine and shore up their alliance with a day of ceremonies and talks Sunday

Chris Hipkins confirmed as New Zealand leader, picks deputy

Shawdesh desk: Chris Hipkins was confirmed Sunday as New Zealand’s next prime minister and he chose Carmel Sepuloni as his deputy, marking the first time a person with Pacific Island

Turkey condemns Sweden protests, cancels ministers’ meeting

Shawdesh desk: Turkey on Saturday canceled a planned visit by Sweden’s defense minister in response to anti-Turkish protests that increased tension between the two countries as Sweden seeks Turkey’s approval

10 killed in building collapse in Syria’s Aleppo city

Shawdesh Desk: A building collapsed in Syria’s second city of Aleppo on Sunday killing 10 people including one child, state media reported, adding that rescue efforts were going on. The

Search for Tibet avalanche survivors ends, death toll 28

Shawdesh desk: Search and rescue operations after a devastating avalanche that engulfed travellers on a Tibetan highway have ended, Chinese state media reported, with the death toll now at 28.

Chris Hipkins chosen as next New Zealand PM

Shawdesh desk: New Zealand’s former Covid-19 response minister Chris Hipkins will replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after receiving the only nomination from fellow MPs, the ruling Labour Party said