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German foreign minister: Wider war in Middle East can be averted
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said there is still time to avert a major military escalation in the Middle East, as Israel…
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German justice minister warns against travel to Russia
Germany's Justice Minister Marco Buschmann has strongly warned against travelling to Russia following a major prisoner exchange between…
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Bangladeshi president to dissolve parliament, ex-prime minister freed
Just hours after the Bangladeshi prime minister resigned and fled the country on Monday, the country's president said he would dissolve…
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Reports: Jordanian minister travels to Tehran for mediation talks
Jordanian Foreign Minister Aiman al-Safadi has travelled to Tehran for mediation talks in view of the threat of an Iranian retaliatory…
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German foreign minister: Gershkovich sentence 'politically motivated'
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock described the Russian court decision on Friday to sentence US reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16…
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South Korea makes N Korean defector vice minister
Former North Korean diplomat Tae Yong-ho has been named the new leader of South Korea's presidential advisory council on unification. This…
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Japan cuts growth forecast, prime minister warns of weak-yen pain
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's government cut this year's growth forecast on Friday as consumption took a hit from rising import…
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Ex-North Korean diplomat appointed a vice minister in South Korea, the highest post for any defector
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president on Thursday appointed a former North Korean diplomat as a vice minister, the…
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The leader of Nepal's largest communist party has been named the country's new prime minister
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The leader of the Nepal’s largest communist party, Khadga Prasad Oli, was named the Himalayan nation’s new prime…
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French prime minister becomes Macron party parliamentary group leader
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is to lead the parliamentary group of President Emmanuel Macron's centrist Renaissance party in the…
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Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico takes first trip outside capital after assassination attempt
FILE - Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico arrives for a cabinet's away-from-home session in the town of Handlova, Slovakia, on May, 15,…
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The Latest | French prime minister to resign after left alliance wins the most seats in election
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has announced he will resign after a broad left-leaning coalition took the most seats in Sunday’s…
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French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announces resignation
Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced his resignation after the left-wing alliance secured a surprise victory in the French parliamentary…
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‘Chief Mouser’ Larry the Cat Welcomes His 6th UK Prime Minister
On July 5, Keir Starmer became the United Kingdom’s 58th prime minister, and Larry the cat is ready to welcome him. Before Starmer wraps…
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At 28, Bardella could become youngest French prime minister at helm of far-right National Rally
NICE, France (AP) — At just 28 years old, Jordan Bardella has helped make the far-right National Rally the strongest political force in…
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Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte urged support for Ukraine, EU and NATO in his farewell speech
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Long-serving Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte urged his country to support Ukraine and international…
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Lithuanian foreign minister praises Kallas' nomination to EU post
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis on Friday welcomed the nomination of Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas as the…
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France's interior minister warns of potential unrest after elections
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin warned on Friday of potential unrest in France following the upcoming parliamentary elections.…
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Malaysian minister spoke about global social contract, not renewing nation's founding principles
Screenshot of the misleading Facebook post, captured on June 25, 2024 Similar posts also surfaced elsewhere on Facebook here, here and…
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South Africa's ANC and DA negotiate minister roles in coalition
The News JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s two biggest parties remain locked in negotiations over the makeup of a cabinet for their landmark…
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu criticizes military’s plans for 11-hour daily pauses in fighting
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was critical of plans announced Sunday by his military to hold 11-hour pauses in fighting along…
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Greece's prime minister tweaks his government to focus on cost of living and labor
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis tweaked his Cabinet on Friday with a focus on cost-of-living and labor…
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Doctored news report shares 'hoax' Indonesia minister comments on reallocating hajj funds
The office of Indonesia's Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas rubbished "hoax" Facebook posts claiming he suggested the…
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German minister to propose return of military service registration
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is set to propose requiring young men to register for potential military service, according to…