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French farmers' union call for end of blockades

Two of France’s main farming unions urged protesters who have staged hundreds of tractor blockades across the country to go back home.

February 2, 2024 8:16 am
 

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Tunisian opposition leader Ghannouchi sentenced to three years in prison

A Tunisian judge sentenced opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi, a fierce critic of President Kais Saied, to three year in prison on charges of accepting external financing, his lawyer Monia Bouali told Reuters.

February 2, 2024 7:35 am
 

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Indian court allows Hindus to pray in Varanasi mosque

An Indian court ruled that Hindus can offer prayers in a 17th century mosque in the holy city of Varanasi.

February 1, 2024 5:30 pm
 

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World Court dismisses much of Ukraine's case against Russia

Judges at the top U.N. court found that Russia violated elements of a U.N. anti-terrorism treaty.

February 1, 2024 3:34 pm
 

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Iceland builds defences for a future of increased volcanic activity

Icelanders are working round-the-clock to build dykes the size of three-storey buildings to protect a vital power plant and homes from lava flows.

February 1, 2024 1:29 pm
 

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Hong Kong court convicts four for rioting

A Hong Kong court found four people guilty of rioting after the legislature of the financial centre was stormed during pro-democracy protests in 2019.

February 1, 2024 11:03 am
 

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What does Imran Khan’s jail sentence mean for Pakistan election?

Former Pakistani Prime Minister and cricket star Imran Khan was jailed for 14 years on charges of illegally selling state gifts, a day after he received a 10-year sentence for leaking state secrets.

February 1, 2024 9:00 am
 

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India deploys unprecedented naval might near Red Sea

India has deployed at least a dozen warships east of the Red Sea to provide security against pirates.

February 1, 2024 8:13 am
 

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What are the criminal cases against Pakistan former PM?

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Khan were each handed a 14-year jail sentence in a case related to illegal selling of state gifts.

February 1, 2024 7:02 am
 

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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 years

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 years in jail in a case related to the illegal selling of state gifts.

January 31, 2024 7:51 pm
 

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Argentina mega reform bill set to pass in Congress

Argentina’s government said that it was confident its sprawling economic reform bill, known as the “omnibus bill”, would gain approval in Congress.

January 31, 2024 6:10 pm
 

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Biden says he has decided how to respond to attack

U.S. President Joe Biden said he has made up his mind on how to respond to a drone attack that killed U.S. service members in Jordan, as he weighs punishing Iran-backed militias without triggering a wider war.

January 31, 2024 4:13 pm

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