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Japan's UK state visit to go ahead despite election
The state visit to the UK by the emperor and empress of Japan will go ahead later this month, says Buckingham Palace. There had been…
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NATO air training exercise starts over northern Germany
The "Tiger Meet" air defence manoeuvre got under way in the airspace over northern Germany on Monday, with aircraft and personnel from 11…
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France's controversial CNews becomes top news channel
CNews, regularly accused of fostering far-right views, became France's number one news channel for the first time last month, according to…
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UN monitor says Russia recognizes it would be unsafe now to restart Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
VIENNA (AP) — Russia may eventually restart the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant that it seized in southeastern Ukraine but shares the view of…
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Germany congratulates Mexico's Sheinbaum after election victory
The German government has congratulated Claudia Sheinbaum on her victory in the presidential election in Mexico. A Foreign Office…
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Iran's hard-line parliament speaker Mohammad Qalibaf registers as a presidential candidate
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s hard-line parliament speaker registered Monday for country’s June 28 presidential election. The…
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Nigeria strike: ‘My monthly pay won't buy a bag of rice’
As an indefinite general strike begins in Nigeria, one worker tells the BBC that it’s impossible to survive on what the government is…
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Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei praises Islamist groups for Israel fight
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has once again praised Islamist groups for their conflict with Israel. "An army that claims…
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UNRWA says forced displacement has pushed over 1 million away from Rafah
DUBAI (Reuters) - Forced displacement has pushed over a million people away from the Gazan city of Rafah, the United Nations Palestinian…
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Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi showed national constitution at rally, not Chinese text
The leader of India's main opposition party Rahul Gandhi brandished a copy of the Indian constitution at an election rally -- not the…
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India's election concludes with the votes being counted Tuesday. Here's what to know
NEW DELHI (AP) — The world’s largest election could also be one of its most consequential. India has close to 970 million voters among its…
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Mexicans vote in election likely to see first woman president
Polls have closed in Mexico in an election which is almost certain to see the country's first female president elected. Both the front…
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Hundreds turned away from Seattle's Mexican consulate as polls close
SEATTLE - Hundreds were turned away at the Mexican consulate in Seattle on Sunday, with some having waited hours to cast their vote in…
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North Korea says it will stop sending trash-filled balloons after South Korea’s outcry
North Korea said Sunday it will stop sending trash-filled balloons into South Korea, after the democratic nation pledged to take…
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South Africa president faces up to poor poll result
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described South Africa's election results as a victory for its democracy, despite his African National…
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A fire at a Russian oil refinery has caused deaths and injuries, officials say
Fire broke out at an oil refinery in northwestern Russia on Sunday, resulting in deaths and injuries, local officials said. The regional…
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A fire at a Russian oil refinery has caused deaths and injuries, officials say
Fire broke out at an oil refinery in northwestern Russia on Sunday, resulting in deaths and injuries, local officials said. The regional…
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The Latest | Mexico votes in historic elections marred by cartel violence and deep division
Mexicans vote Sunday in historic elections weighing gender, democracy and populism, as they chart the country’s path forward shadowed by…
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What the ANC's legacy means for South Africa's past and future
Mavuso Msimang read the writing on the wall last year and now the people of South Africa have confirmed what he saw. The veteran of the…
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South Africa's ANC calls demands for President Ramaphosa to step down for coalition talks a 'no-go'
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's African National Congress party will not consider any demands from possible coalition…
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Former president Ahmadinejad seeks Iranian presidency again
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registered as a candidate on Sunday for the upcoming election to the office he held between…
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Mexicans vote in historic poll likely to make first woman president
Mexico is on the brink of a historic change as forecasts indicate the first woman will be elected to the post of president in Sunday's…
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Orban's social media mouthpiece zeroes in on EU ahead of vote
Ahead of EU elections on June 9, a deluge of misinformation amplifying the Hungarian government's key talking points on the war in Ukraine…
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Former South Africa leader Zuma threatens legal action over allegations of election irregularities
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former President Jacob Zuma threatened Saturday to take legal action seeking to stop the announcement of South…