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Russia's Putin held portrait of father, not Thai king
After Russian President Vladimir Putin secured a record-breaking fifth term in power, a manipulated photo spread online that appeared to…
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Serbs will head to the polls again after fraud reports led to tensions during a December ballot
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Voters in Serbia will go to the polls this weekend for a municipal vote in dozens of cities and towns, including a…
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South Africa's election results may only be the start of a rocky political process. Here's why
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The real politicking in South Africa may start after the final results of this week's election are…
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Pakistan sends official to Kabul for talks with the Afghan Taliban on a deadly March suicide attack
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan has sent an official to Kabul to share the findings of its investigation into a suicide bombing in March that…
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Germany pledges new €500 million arms package to Ukraine
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced a new arms package - including missiles, artillery, drones and spare parts - worth €500…
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NATO chief pushes allies to commit to long-term Ukraine aid
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is asking the alliance's member states to make longer-tern commitments to Ukraine by guaranteeing…
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Estonia enacts law allowing use of Russian assets for Ukraine
Estonian President Alar Karis officially enacted a law on Thursday that allows Russian assets frozen under sanctions to be used for…
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South Africa election 2024: When will we know the result?
The votes are being counted in South Africa after Wednesday's general election. Ahead of the ballot, opinion polls had been suggesting…
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Kremlin: Ukraine must not use NATO weapons to hit Russian territory
The Kremlin once again warned Ukraine's allies against allowing Kiev to hit Russian territory using Western weapons, with President…
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Czech Republic has 'no problem' if Ukraine strikes Russian territory
The Czech foreign minister told reporters on Thursday that his country has "no problem" with Ukraine using munitions supplied by Prague to…
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Early results in South Africa's election put ruling ANC below 50% and short of a majority
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Very early counts in South Africa's national election put the long-ruling African National Congress at just over 42%…
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First results announced from South Africa election
The first results have been announced from what is seen as South Africa's most closely fought elections since the African National…
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Early results in South Africa's election show ANC losing majority
By Alexander Winning and Kopano Gumbi MIDRAND, South Africa (Reuters) -The African National Congress appeared on course to lose the…
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Gaza's border area with Egypt under Israeli control
Israel's military has taken control of the entire section of the Gaza Strip along the border with Egypt, army spokesman Daniel Hagari said…
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ANC appeals to voters as South Africans cast ballots in key poll
South Africans are voting on Wednesday to elect a new parliament, in what could be a pivotal election. The elections are seen as the most…
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Sweden's early warning plane will be a boost for Ukraine's air defenses and F-16 fighters
Sweden will send an ASC 890 aircraft to Ukraine in a $1.23 billion aid package. The airborne early warning plane enhances Ukraine's range…
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Watch Russian cargo ship launch toward the ISS early on May 30
A Russian cargo ship will launch toward the International Space Station early Thursday morning (May 30), and you can watch the action…
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Bid to 'privatize' Brazil beaches sparks outcry
A proposed constitutional amendment that could see Brazil's famed beaches fall into private hands has outraged environmentalists and…
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North Korea sends fleet of balloons carrying excrement to South Korea
North Korea sent a fleet of balloons carrying excrement and trash into South Korea, according to multiple reports. “As already warned by…
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Nigeria's new anthem, written by a Briton, sparks criticism after a contentious law is passed
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria adopted a new national anthem on Wednesday after lawmakers passed a law that replaced the current one with a…
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Outrage as Nigeria changes national anthem
Some Nigerians have expressed outrage after the country's national anthem was changed with little consultation. President Bola Tinubu on…
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German government plans electric charger mandate for petrol stations
A new proposal from Germany's government would require large petrol station operators to also offer more high-speed chargers for electric…
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South Africa's big election: When results are expected and why the president will be chosen later
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africans were voting Wednesday in a national election that could be the country's most hotly…
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Closest election in 30 years as South Africans vote
South Africans are voting in the most pivotal election since the racist system of apartheid ended in 1994. More than 27 million people are…