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French Speaker says will block bid to repeal law on pension reform
The speaker of France’s parliament said Wednesday she would block an attempt to repeal a recent law raising the retirement…
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Philippine court denies bail for Duterte critic: Lawyer
Jailed Philippine human rights activist Leila de Lima was denied bail Wednesday on the remaining drug trafficking charge filed against…
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Kakhovka dam collapse endangers thousands
About 42,000 people are at risk from flooding in Russian and Ukrainian-controlled areas along the Dnipro after the collapse of…
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Pope Francis to undergo intestinal surgery, will be hospitalized for several days
Pope Francis, 86, will have surgery on his abdomen on Wednesday afternoon at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the Vatican said in…
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Russian-controlled nuclear plant ‘sufficiently protected’ from re-capture: Official
The Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeast Ukraine is “sufficiently protected” from being re-captured by force, RIA news agency reported on…
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UK to remove Chinese-made surveillance equipment from sensitive government sites
Britain has committed to the removal of Chinese-made surveillance equipment from sensitive government sites as part of its latest plans…
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Medvedev: Russia should launch offensive against Ukraine after repelling Kyiv forces
Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president, said on Wednesday it appeared that Ukraine had launched its long-awaited counter-offensive and that Moscow should respond…
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Leaders gather in Paris to discuss progress and global climate goals
As 30 energy environment and trade ministers plus 50 CEOs assemble in Paris for the 8th international conference on energy…
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Trump supporter-turned-critic Chris Christie makes White House run official
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Tuesday formally launched his 2024 presidential campaign, joining a growing Republican field led…
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US hopes Modi visit ‘consecrates’ India as most important partner: Campbell
President Joe Biden’s top official for the Indo-Pacific region said on Tuesday he hoped a visit this month by Indian…
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