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Britain says it is suspending some arms exports to Israel over risk of breaking international law
LONDON (AP) — The British government said Monday it is suspending exports of some weapons to Israel because they could be used to break…
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Brazil's government considers taxing big techs if revenue falls short
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's Finance Ministry said on Monday that if there is a shortfall in revenue, it will submit proposals to…
News
Ten Nigerian protesters charged with treason
Ten people who took part in last month’s protests across Nigeria have been charged with treason and other serious offences at the federal…
Politics
Putin gave a niece with no military experience a key defense job: UK Intel
Vladimir Putin appointed a relative to a top defense position, reports say. The relative, Anna Tsivileva, is Russia's new state secretary…
Politics
China threatens to sanction Japan over chip sale restrictions
techEast Asia The News China threatened a severe economic retaliation against Japan if Tokyo persisted in restricting the sale of…
Politics
A far-right German party's win has some fearing for the future. Others worry of a return to the past
BERLIN (AP) — Nicki Kämpf watched her daughter toddle across the sand in a Berlin playground and wondered whether she and her wife should…
Politics
Many Ukrainians injured in heavy Russian missile attacks over night
Russia unleashed a powerful wave of drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, targeting Kiev, Sumy and Kharkiv, officials said on Monday…
News
Russian officials recover the bodies of all 22 people killed in a helicopter crash in the Far East
Russian emergency officials said Monday they had recovered all 22 dead from a helicopter that crashed with tourists on board in Russia's…
Politics
Thailand’s New Cabinet Lineup Ready for Royal Endorsement This Week, PM Says
(Bloomberg) -- Thailand’s new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she has finalized the lineup of her cabinet and expects to submit…
News
Flying car takes off as Indonesia's new capital takes flight
Indonesia's futuristic dream for its new capital, Nusantara, took a step closer to reality with the successful test flight of a flying car…
News
Scenes From Israel, Where Protesters Blame Netanyahu for Deaths of Hostages
A protestor carries a poster at a mass demonstration condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his handling of the hostages…
Business
Doctored videos of Indonesian finance minister promote 'free cash' hoax
Manipulated videos of Indonesia's finance minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati apparently promising to give away cash to people who "like and…
News
A Libyan human trafficker sanctioned by the UN has been killed in Tripoli, officials say
CAIRO (AP) — One of Libya’s most wanted human traffickers was killed Sunday in the capital, Tripoli, Libyan officials said, fueling…
News
Tens of thousands at Tel Aviv rally demand ceasefire deal
Tens of thousands of people joined a mass rally in Tel Aviv late Sunday to call for a ceasefire in the Gaza war after the Israeli military…
Politics
Populist split on German left a 'gift' to the far right, leader says
The co-leader of Germany's far-left Die Linke (The Left) blamed the upstart populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) for the party's poor…
Politics
Journalists shut out of AfD election party in Thuringia
As victory loomed for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Sunday's state parliamentary polls in the central German state of…
Politics
German populist Sahra Wagenknecht denounces far-right leader Höcke
German populist politician Sahra Wagenknecht said her upstart party, the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), would absolutely not consider…
News
Israel union calls general strike after hostage deaths
A major Israeli labour union has called for a nationwide general strike on Monday after the bodies of six hostages held by Hamas in the…
Politics
Reports: Macron seeks advice from predecessors in government crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron will on Monday consult with his predecessors François Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy in a bid to break the…
News
At Solingen attack memorial, German president urges curb on migration
Germany should continue to value the right of asylum but must take steps to limit irregular migration, German President Frank-Walter…
News
Man arrested in Poland on suspicion of holding a woman captive and abusing her for over 5 years
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Prosecutors in southwest Poland say a man has been arrested on allegations of imprisoning and physically and…
News
Hounded South African beauty queen wins Nigeria contest
After being hounded over her nationality and forced to drop out of the Miss South Africa contest, Chidimma Adetshina has been crowned…
News
Germany's leaders pay tribute to victims of the Solingen knife attack
BERLIN (AP) — German leaders paid tribute Sunday to the three people killed in the Aug. 23 knife attack by a suspected Islamic extremist,…
Politics
Fires at Russian energy plants after Ukraine drone attacks
Ukraine has launched a wave of overnight drone attacks on Russia, causing fires at two Russian energy facilities. According to Russia’s…