Myanmar junta curbs political parties meeting foreigners
Myanmar’s ruling junta has moved to restrict political parties from meeting foreigners or international…
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Dark thoughts haunt Ukrainians in shadow of nuclear crisis
A hard wind blows through the Ukrainian town of Marganets. It is coming across the Dnipro river, from…
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Tourists brave summer heat at Paris hotspots
The French capital is full of summer tourists who are braving long queues and soaring temperatures to…
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Late All Blacks tries beat Springboks to give coach Foster lifeline
New Zealand ended a three-match losing streak with a 35-23 Rugby Championship win over South Africa…
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Salman Rushdie on ventilator after stabbing
Salman Rushdie, who spent years in hiding after an Iranian fatwa ordered his killing, is on a ventilator…
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Brazil economy minister renews spat with France over Amazon
In decidedly undiplomatic language, Brazil’s economy minister has renewed a spat with France over…
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Directors ‘shocked’ by axing of $90m ‘Batgirl’ film
The directors of “Batgirl” said Wednesday they were “shocked” that the $90 million…
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UN force admits deadly shooting at DR Congo border post
UN chief Antonio Guterres said he was “outraged” after two people were killed and several…
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Zelensky urges evacuation of Ukraine’s frontline Donetsk
Ukraine’s president urges civilians to evacuate the frontline Donetsk region, the scene of fierce…
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NBA mourns Celtics great and civil rights activist Bill Russell
Bill Russell, the cornerstone of a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 NBA titles and a powerful voice…
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