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Niger general Tchiani named head of transitional government after coup
Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of Niger’s presidential guard, has named himself head of a transitional government in the West African country,…
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North Korea holds military parade for 70th anniversary of Korean War ending
Nuclear-capable missiles and new attack drones were among the weapons displayed in a large military parade staged in Pyongyang for…
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Countries call for order to return in Niger as country’s fate remains unclear
Niger President Mohamed Bazoum remained held in the presidential palace on Thursday afternoon and it was unclear who was in…
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Explainer: What is at stake for the United States in Niger?
Soldiers in Niger declared a military coup on Wednesday, overthrowing President Mohamed Bazoum. The landlocked nation, a key US ally…
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US Vice President Kamala Harris condemns coup attempt in Niger
US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday condemned any efforts to seize power by force in Niger and expressed deep…
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Zelenskyy visits Odesa church attacked in Russia strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday visited a historic cathedral in the southern port city of Odesa, a few days after…
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Two Emirati women cyclists to compete for first time in European race
Safiya al-Sayegh, UAE National Champion and pro-rider of the Word Tour Team and Zahra Hussein pro-rider of UAE Continental team,…
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Zelenskyy posts video of soldiers saying they recaptured Staromaiorske in the east
Ukrainian soldiers have recaptured the southeastern village of Staromaiorske from Russian forces in Donetsk region, a video published by President…
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Greece mainland wildfires kill two amid extreme heatwave
Wildfires that have been supercharged by strong winds and temperatures exceeding 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) killed two people in central…
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un meets Russia’s defense minister: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported, giving…
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