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Ukraine’s Western armour struggles against Russian defences

The general in charge of Ukraine's stuttering counter-offensive in the south has…

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Zimbabwe high court disqualifies 12 opposition candidates

A high court has disqualified 12 members of Zimbabwe’s main opposition party…

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Sweden’s Quran burnings put freedom of expression law to test

A spate of Quran burnings in Sweden has badly affected the country's…

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Israeli protests cast light on laws discriminating against Palestinians

The passing of a bill this week by the Israeli parliament, or Knesset, restricting…

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Ecuador Counts Cost of Dayslong Riot as Guards Freed

Seventeen Ecuador corrections officials held hostage by prison inmates were freed Wednesday,…

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Kuwait Executes 5, Including Man Convicted in 2015 Mosque Bombing

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — Kuwait said Thursday it executed five prisoners,…

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West Africa Had 1,800 Terrorist Attacks in First 6 Months of 2023, Official Says

UNITED NATIONS — West Africa recorded more than 1,800 terrorist attacks in…

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North Korea: Kim Jong Un shows off missiles to Russia defence chief Shoigu

Kim Jong Un showed off North Korea's latest weapons to Russia's Defence…

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Singapore to execute woman on drugs charge for the first time in 20 years

Singapore is scheduled to execute a woman for the first time in…

BBC

‘Coup’ in Niger: Here’s what we know so far

A coup is underway in the fragile state of Niger, sources and neighbouring…

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