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Opposition cries foul as Congo readies for vote

GOMA/KINSHASA (Reuters): As Democratic Republic of Congo gears up for elections next week, the opposition and independent observers warn that…

6 months ago

Ukraine puts head of Russian church on “wanted” list

KYIV (Reuters) : Ukraine's Interior Ministry on Friday placed the head of Russia's Orthodox Church, a backer of the Kremlin's…

6 months ago

Venezuelan opposition leader appeals ban on holding public office

CARACAS (AFP) : Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado filed an eleventh-hour court appeal on Friday to overturn a ban on…

6 months ago

Shipping firms suspend Red Sea traffic after Yemen rebel strikes

DUBAI (AFP) : Two of the world's largest shipping firms, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, said Friday they were suspending passage through…

6 months ago

Lebanon parliament extends army chief’s job, avoiding vacuum

BEIRUT (AFP): Lebanese lawmakers on Friday extended the army chief’s mandate, averting a military power vacuum as the country faces…

6 months ago

Austria tightens law banning Nazi, extremist symbols

VIENNA (AFP): Austria’s parliament on Friday tightened the law banning Nazi symbols, broadening its scope and increasing punishments for the…

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Former Philippine president Duterte denies making death threat

MANILA (AFP): Former president Rodrigo Duterte has denied he threatened to kill a congresswoman and urged state prosecutors to refrain…

6 months ago

Shooting of Palestinian college students came amid spike in gun violence in Vermont

BURLINGTON (AP): The recent shootings of three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont’s largest city come as the small…

6 months ago

Hungarian PM Orban blocks EU aid for Ukraine after membership talks agreed

BRUSSELS (AFP): Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday blocked $55 billion (€50 billion) in EU aid for Ukraine, after…

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Denmark remands six in custody after foiled terror attack

COPENHAGEN (AFP): Danish prosecution authorities said Friday that six people had been remanded in custody overnight after a police swoop…

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