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Indian climate activist, 10, invited to East Timor inauguration
Among the people attending the inauguration ceremony of East Timor’s new President José Ramos-Horta will be a 10-year-old climate activist…
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After elections in Lebanon, does political change stand a chance?
Beirut, Lebanon – As Lebanon’s election frenzy cools down, the country has awoken to a new chapter in its dizzying…
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Sri Lankans honour Tamil victims of civil war after 13 years
Sri Lankan protesters have lit flames and offered prayers remembering thousands – including ethnic Tamil civilians – killed in the…
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Russia-Ukraine latest news: Russian officials worried over Mariupol abuses, according to US intel
The United States said Wednesday it is confident Finland and Sweden will become part of Nato, despite vocal Turkish protests…
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‘Shattering the palace’: Young women take up Thailand reform call
Bangkok, Thailand – Tawan Tuatulanon glanced out of her vehicle’s rear window and noticed that state security forces were following…
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Biden visit to test South Korean leader’s tough talk on China
Seoul, South Korea – During campaigning in South Korea’s presidential election, Yoon Suk-yeol promised to strike a clear path in…
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Bolsonaro gov’t threatening Brazilian democracy, jurists tell UN
Legal experts urge UN special rapporteur to visit Brazil to report on president’s attacks on Brazilian judicial bodies. Brazil’s democracy…
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French court upholds charge against Lafarge over Syria operation
French court confirms charge of complicity in ‘crimes against humanity’ for Lafarge over alleged payoffs to ISIL (ISIS) and other…
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India’s top court frees convict in ex-PM Rajiv Gandhi’s case
The Supreme Court of India has released after 30 years a man jailed over the assassination of former Prime Minister…
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UN chief Guterres warns of global food crisis amid Ukraine war
Antonio Guterres says he is ‘hopeful’ talks to resume Ukrainian grain, Russian fertiliser exports can avert shortages. UN Secretary-General Antonio…
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