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Oscar Hopeful Karla Sofia Gascon Steps Back Amid Social Media Scandal
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Fallen star's silence

Sofia Gascon hopes her silence will allow the film to be appreciated for what it is: a beautiful ode to love and difference

UAE approves extradition of French national Mehdi Charafa
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UAE approves extradition of French national Mehdi Charafa

Federal Supreme Court upholds extradition decision in drug trafficking and money laundering case

India PM Modi to meet Trump in US visit next week: foreign ministry
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India PM Modi to meet Trump in US visit next week: foreign ministry

Modi will visit Washington from February 12-13 and will be among the first world leaders to visit the US following Trump's inauguration

Trump administration to keep 611 USAID essential staff, notice says
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Trump administration to keep 611 USAID essential staff, notice says

Trump’s administration will keep 611 USAID workers, up from fewer than 300 initially planned, per an internal notice

Swedish mass shooting victims include Christians who fled Syria
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Swedish mass shooting victims include Christians who fled Syria

Salim Iskef fled Syria after ISIS killed his father. A gunman in Sweden cut his life short before his wedding

UAE scientists reach new milestone in Antarctic research
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UAE scientists reach new milestone in Antarctic research

The UAE experts conducted research on climate change, ice melting, and global weather patterns in Antarctica.

China blames US 'sabotage' for Panama's departure from Belt and Road initiative
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China blames US 'sabotage' for Panama's departure from Belt and Road initiative

Chinese foreign ministry regrets Panama's decision to exit the program

George Clooney admits to nerves ahead of Broadway debut
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George Clooney admits to nerves ahead of Broadway debut

The two-time Oscar winner has not done a live theater show since 1986

UAE, France agree to develop 1 gigawatt AI data centre
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UAE, France agree to develop 1 gigawatt AI data centre

AI data center deal between France and UAE represents investments of $30-$50 billion

Dubai crown prince commissions advanced corvette to strengthen UAE Navy
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Dubai crown prince commissions advanced corvette to strengthen UAE Navy

Sheikh Hamdan praises national teams involved in design and development of new warship

UK's tougher immigration policy risks trapping victims in modern slavery
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UK's tougher immigration policy risks trapping victims in modern slavery

Home Office spokesperson says government working to clear backlog of those waiting for final decisions on their claims for modern slavery support

Rubio to visit Middle East after Trump proposal for US to take over Gaza
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Rubio to visit Middle East after Trump proposal for US to take over Gaza

Rubio will travel to the Munich Security Conference and to Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia from February 13-18

Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court
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Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court

Move coincides with Washington visit by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who is wanted by ICC

Bangladesh asks India to stop former PM Hasina from making 'false statements'
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Bangladesh asks India to stop former PM Hasina from making 'false statements'

Hasina fled to India last year following violent protests that killed more than 1,000 people

UAE, French leaders meet to boost AI, energy, and investment cooperation
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UAE, French leaders meet to boost AI, energy, and investment cooperation

Nahyan arrived in Paris for a working visit, high-level meeting held at Elysee Palace

IMF says too early to gauge impact of US foreign aid cuts, tariffs
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IMF says too early to gauge impact of US foreign aid cuts, tariffs

Global lender warns countries against unilateral measures such as tariffs as it would dampen growth

Ukrainian children forcibly taken from their families brought home, official says
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Ukrainian children forcibly taken from their families brought home, official says

Children forced to handle weapons, engage in pro-Russia exercises and prepare for war, says defense official

US homeland secretary to visit Guantanamo migrant site
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US homeland secretary to visit Guantanamo migrant site

First group of about 10 migrants sent to Guantanamo Bay on military aircraft

Social Network star Eisenberg slams Zuckerberg as 'obsessed with power'
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Social Network star Eisenberg slams Zuckerberg as 'obsessed with power'

Eisenberg's portrayal of the Silicon Valley billionaire in the David Fincher-directed movie helped shape Facebook's public image

US slaps sanctions on network shipping Iranian oil to China
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US slaps sanctions on network shipping Iranian oil to China

Sanctions target individuals and companies in countries including China, India, and the United Arab Emirates