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Republicans hold onto the House, after clinching Senate and presidency

Republicans have won enough seats to keep control of the House of Representatives, ABC News projects, clinching a unified GOP government in Washington.




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Relief for Colombian flood victims

Nearly two million people have been affected by the recent flooding in Colombia. The torrential rains that hit the country in the past few months caused its worst flooding in 40 years. Over 240 people have died and many had to leave their homes behind, especially along the Pacific and Atlantic coastlines. OM Colombia is helping out with relief work.




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Colombia calling!

Though it’s one of the smallest teams in OM, OM Colombia, lead by Colombian Martha Ardila, makes big plans for the future.




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Healing old wounds through the next generation

Cartagena, Colombia :: Logos Hope partners with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in an outreach to a troubled community.




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Worn-out bodies but new spiritual life

Cartagena, Colombia :: Logos Hope's volunteers share the message of hope for the future with elderly residents at a nursing home.




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Refugee Relief - making it all happen!

Jude, project coordinator of OM's Refugee Relief Serbia describes her busy role, and how OM’s service can be a powerful practical witness of the love of Jesus to hundreds of refugees.




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Living out faith in a Red Cross uniform

Two OM team members experienced the bombings in Belgium firsthand as Red Cross volunteers.




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3rd T20I Live: India Keep SA In Check Despite Miller-Klaasen Fightback

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I LIVE Updates: Varun Chakaravarthy has picked two wickets as South Africa are four down in their chase of 220 runs against India




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India vs South Africa Live Streaming, 3rd T20I: When And Where To Watch

Here are the live streaming and live telecast details of India vs South Africa 3rd T20I -




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Amobee's New Service Optimizes Targeting for Brands Like Del Monte

With Sales Accelerator, Del Monte can 'tweak the levers' during a campaign to boost reach and revenu




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Net Neutrality R.I.P.

A look back at our recent coverage, as net neutrality vanishes — temporarily we hope — into the dustbin of history




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Cartoon: Sponsored Smart Replies

If this isn't real yet, surely it soon will be...







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US stocks rise after in-line inflation data firm up December rate-cut bets - Investing.com India

  1. US stocks rise after in-line inflation data firm up December rate-cut bets  Investing.com India
  2. Stocks Eye Fresh Peak as CPI Boosts Rate-Cut Bets: Markets Wrap  Mint
  3. Dow rises 100 points as as traders assess state of postelection rally, new inflation data: Live updates  CNBC
  4. Yields Sink as CPI Puts December Fed Cut in Play: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg




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The Guardian to no longer post on ‘toxic media platform’ X - Al Jazeera English

  1. The Guardian to no longer post on ‘toxic media platform’ X  Al Jazeera English
  2. Why the Guardian is no longer posting on X  The Guardian
  3. The Guardian quits X: Why this 200-year-old media giant walked away?  India TV News
  4. ‘Toxic’: Leading UK media house decides to stop posting on Elon Musk-led X  Hindustan Times
  5. A 200-year-old British media giant stops posting on X. Here's why  India Today




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PAOCC employee caught stealing BPO worker’s phone

After the viral slapping incident, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission figured in another controversy after a PAOCC employee reportedly stole the phone of a worker of the raided business process outsourcing firm in Bagac, Bataan.




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Holidays in 9 areas declared

Malacañang has issued proclamations declaring local holidays in nine areas in the country.




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PNP seizes P40.3 billion drugs under Marcos Jr. government

The drug war under the administration of President Marcos has netted P40.32 billion worth of illegal drugs, the Philippine National Police reported yesterday.




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Scanners for ingested contraband deployed in Bilibid

Two Soter RS full body scanners capable of detecting ingested or hidden contraband have been deployed at the New Bilibid Prison, according to the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor).




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Transport minister on SiGMA traffic: ‘Events like this will result in congestion’

Minister Chris Bonett said he sympathises with those who were stuck in traffic on Tuesday evening but added that events of this kind will inevitably result in congestion




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Court lifts €20 million freezing order on DF Advocates in Vitals case

Court removes temporary freezing order on DF Advocates after decreeing that the law firm could not be found criminally guilty




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Cruise liner passengers fall by 7% in third quarter of 2024, but cruise liner calls increase

Figures published by the National Statistics Office show that Malta has welcomed 672,276 cruise passengers in 2024




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Inquiry expert tells court she could not find Malta Enterprise due diligence report for Vitals concession

Vitals inquiry expert Miroslava Milenović faces heated scrutiny over qualifications and methods for her role in uncovering complex financial links




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Italian Court fully acquits Palumbo Shipyards of waste dumping conviction

Antonio Palumbo, owner of Palumbo Shipyards, fully acquitted by Messina Court of Appeal, which ruled his actions in alleged illegal dumping did not constitute a crime




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Malta presents Climate Vulnerability and Resilience Index at COP29

The index was designed to quantify the specific vulnerabilities faced by countries, especially small island developing states




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Police seize 146kg of cocaine in Freeport

The police said that unlike other drug busts of this scale, the shipment was intended for the local market, and had a street value of €20 million. Four Maltese men have been arrested in connection with the bust




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MIA posts €39.5 million net profit in nine-month review

Malta International Airport generated €107.8 million in revenue for the first nine months of 2024, posting a net profit of €39.5 million




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Government to mark 50 years as a Republic with L-Istorja, Int’ celebrations in Valletta

'L-Istorja, Int' (History, You), will be the theme for the 50th anniversary celebrations for Malta's Republic Day




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PN: Gozo Minister not only defrauded the public, but is also guilty of coverup

Nationalist Party officials says Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri should resign for covering up the squandering of €70,000 that could have benefited Gozitans when employing Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo’s partner Amanda Muscat as consultant




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No public practice this time for Gilas before Fiba qualifiers

MANILA, Philippines—Unlike in previous Gilas Pilipinas’ preparations under coach Tim Cone, the squad won’t be holding open practices to the public this time. Cone said the national team is pressed for time in its preparations for the second window of 2025 Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers, so opening the doors to fans is out of the question. “I don’t know if we’ll have the time to do something like we have in the past in Philsports in front of the fans because we only have five days of preparation this time,” said Cone in a presser on Wednesday. READ: Kouame back […]...

Keep on reading: No public practice this time for Gilas before Fiba qualifiers




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Tarlac woman nabbed for posing as niece in online love scam

MANILA, Philippines — Central Luzon cops arrested a woman with the alias “Tita” for posing as her niece to lure a victim into giving her gifts, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) said. According to the PNP ACG’s report released on Wednesday, “Tita” created a Facebook account using her then 17-year-old niece’s name and began messaging a 70-year-old meat vendor in San Manuel town in Tarlac province. The suspect lured the victim into a secret relationship, which lasted for more than a year, getting him to send money and gifts said to be worth a total of nearly […]...

Keep on reading: Tarlac woman nabbed for posing as niece in online love scam




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BingoPlus’ newest Mega Jackpot winner bags ₱154 million

BingoPlus, the country’s comprehensive entertainment platform, announced its newest Bingo Mega Jackpot winner on November 13, 2024 with a grand total of 154,148,662 Pesos winning prize. The Bingo Mega Jackpot winner of 154 million Pesos is the highest prize ever won so far in the BingoPlus platform. With only 5 Pesos worth of cards, the BingoPlus user purchased 20 random green cards for only 100 Pesos, and amazingly, hit the biggest jackpot in BingoPlus history. BingoMega is among many games in BingoPlus that allows you to both enjoy and win prizes while playing. For just 5 Pesos, you can have […]...

Keep on reading: BingoPlus’ newest Mega Jackpot winner bags ₱154 million




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EASL: Meralco rallies past KBL's Busan behind new import

New import Akil Mitchell knocked down the marginal free throw with six seconds left and Meralco completed its comeback to defeat South Korea’s Busan KCC Egis, 81-80, Wednesday in the East Asia Super League at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The reinforcement tapped for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup came through after being fouled in a looseball situation and the visiting Egis in penalty as the Bolts improved to 2-1 in Group B of the regional competition. Mitchell finished with 33 points and 22 rebounds, providing a glimpse of what to expect for the PBA’s midseason tournament slated to start later […]...

Keep on reading: EASL: Meralco rallies past KBL's Busan behind new import




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Tolentino: No PNP officer, politician helped Guo escape from PH

MANILA, Philippines — No police nor any politician helped Alice Guo escape the Philippine jurisdiction, at least according to the internal investigation conducted by the Philippine National Police (PNP). Sen. Francis Tolentino, who was speaking on behalf of the PNP as the agency’s budget sponsor, bared the matter during the Senate’s marathon plenary debates on the 2025 funding. Prior to Tolentino’s disclosure, opposition Sen. Risa Hontiveros asked what was the result of the “internal investigation” conducted by the country’s police force. READ: Alice Guo says someone ‘initiated’ her escape “There was an investigation and the result was that no member […]...

Keep on reading: Tolentino: No PNP officer, politician helped Guo escape from PH




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Despite war, we are leading the fight against climate change, says Israel’s Climate Ambassador


“Climate change continues to happen, and it is important that Israel remains part of the efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change,” Behar said.




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British police officer arrested on suspicion of Hamas support


The alleged support for Hamas related to online activity, Gloucestershire Police said.




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Bill to weaken Israel Bar Association passes preliminary Knesset vote


The bill would give the Justice Minister the authority to set the amount of the annual membership fee instead of IBA's national council.




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Bill enabling police use of spyware passes preliminary vote in Knesset


The bill's goal is to enable the use of spyware to combat organized crime, according to the proposal's explanatory section.




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Israel questions ICC judge's impartiality in Netanyahu arrest case


The request requires the approval of ICC judges, but their decision has been delayed, partly because of several rounds of legal filings by Israel that have challenged the court's jurisdiction.




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US not limiting military assistance to Israel, but may act later


Washington warned Israel last month that military aid could be limited until progress was made. It did so based on Memorandum 20, which links such aid to humanitarian actions.




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New recordings of Yitzhak Rabin on Arab-Israeli peace talks, role of reservists


Yitzhak Rabin spoke of the importance of manpower and mobilizing reservists following the Yom Kippur War, echoing modern sentiments.




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IDI: Stark disparities in shelters, protective structures for Arab vs. Jewish localities


"The lack of protective structures and the disparity between Arab and Jewish localities...forces Arab residents to live in a state of constant peril," said IDI's Lital Piller




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Israel rejects aid groups' Gaza report, says it 'relies on partial information'


The Israeli military "intends to continue its tireless efforts to improve the humanitarian situation in the Strip during the ongoing conflict," a statement said.




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Expert urges Israel to target civilian infrastructure in Lebanon's 'Hezbollah state'


Hezbollah’s drones were “ultimately,” the terrorist organization’s “trump card,” despite rockets being employed as their “main weapons.”




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Fingers pointing in all directions: Dutch politicians debate Amsterdam attacks, antisemitism


The members of the House debated the role of lack of integration, antisemitism within the Muslim population, and failure of authority in a discussion about the attacks.




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Car ramming lightly wounds two in Dayr Qadis near Modi’in Illit, terrorist flees scene


Numerous security forces surrounded Dayr Qadis and are currently searching the area for the terrorist, the military announced. 




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CIA official arrested in Cambodia for classified doc. leak on Israel retaliation on Iran - report


CIA official Asif W. Rahman held top-secret security clearance and had access to sensitive information, the New York Times reported.




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Katz: 'We won’t agree to just any ceasefire, Hezbollah must withdraw beyond Litani River'


The United States is now seeking an enforcement mechanism that would ensure that the only armed body in that area would be the Lebanese Army.