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Slovenia bars Bosnian Serb separatist leader Dodik
SARAJEVO (Reuters) -Slovenia has barred entry to the separatist leader of the Serb part of Bosnia, who has…
Venezuela military, militias deploy to ‘battlefronts’, Maduro says
(Reuters) -Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said early on Thursday his country would deploy military, police and civilian defenses…
Israel kills dozens in Gaza as Amnesty warns of ‘unlawful’ displacement
At least 22 Palestinians, including two young children, are among the latest deaths in Israel’s round-the-clock bombardment of…
Italy tells Israel to respect rights of Italians on Gaza flotilla after attack
ROME (AP) — Italy has told Israel to respect the rights of Italians taking part in an activist…
Israeli-Russian captive in Iraq Tsurkov was freed in exchange deal: Report
Israeli-Russian academic and Princeton University student Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was held captive in Iraq for more than two…
Norway says it believes Libya coast guard fired upon migrant vessel
OSLO (Reuters) - Norway's foreign ministry said on Thursday that it believes a Libyan coast guard vessel on…
Millions lose power as Cuba hit by fifth blackout in less than a year
Another total electricity blackout has struck Cuba, the latest in a string of grid collapses that have rocked…
Philippines protests China nature reserve plan for Scarborough Shoal
The Philippines on Thursday protested Beijing's plan for a "nature reserve" on the disputed Scarborough Shoal, with a…
Why does Nepal’s crisis matter to South Asia – and the world?
Islamabad, Pakistan – On Sunday, Nepal’s then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli mocked youth protesters, who were planning a…
Pakistani security forces kill 19 militants in raids near Afghan border
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani security forces raided three militant hideouts in northwestern Pakistan, killing 19 fighters, the…
South Korea says detained Korean workers released from Georgia facility before flight home
South Korea says detained Korean workers released from Georgia facility before flight home
Indonesian rescuers search for missing people as floods recede
DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers on Thursday searched in rivers and the rubble of devastated villages for survivors…
Israel’s President Herzog said ‘argued out of respect’ with British PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticised Israel’s “man-made famine” in Gaza following a controversial meeting with Israeli…
Philippines ‘strongly protests’ against China plan to create nature reserve in disputed shoal
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine foreign ministry said on Thursday it "strongly protests" against China's plan to create…