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Ukraine gains an edge in Kherson as counteroffensive nears
Ukrainian forces have advanced on a poorly-defended part of the riverine coast of Kherson, the southern region bisected by the…
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Democrats see Biden as best hope against Republican challengers
United States President Joe Biden has officially announced his re-election bid, ending months of waiting that has, at times, included…
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Putin signs decree taking over Russian assets of two foreign firms
President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a decree establishing temporary control of the Russian assets of two foreign energy firms,…
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British American tobacco to pay over $600 million for violating N.Korea sanctions
British American Tobacco has agreed to pay more than $600 million to settle allegations that it violated US sanctions on…
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UK warns China secrecy over military expansion risks ‘tragic miscalculation’
British foreign minister James Cleverly will urge China to be more open about the reasons behind what he called the…
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South Africa’s ruling party wants country to quit ICC: President
President Cyril Ramaphosa said Tuesday his ruling ANC party had resolved that South Africa should quit the International Criminal Court,…
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Ukraine slams Russian FM Lavrov’s comments at UN as ‘hypocrisy’
Ukrainian presidential aide Mykhaylo Podolyak on Tuesday dismissed as “hypocrisy” comments made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the…
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Iran charges two actresses for not wearing hijab
Two renowned actresses in Iran have been charged for not wearing headscarves, as authorities intensify efforts to crack down on…
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa says governing party wants ICC exit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the governing African National Congress (ANC) party had resolved that South Africa should quit the…
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UK and France demand ban on Russia, Belarus state-funded athletes
The United Kingdom and France’s sports ministers have insisted that Russian and Belarusian athletes must never compete as neutrals as…
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