Europe
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England reports case of rare monkeypox infection
LONDON, May: A person in England has been diagnosed with a rare viral monkeypox infection thought to be linked to…
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UN decries ‘shocking’ Christian-Muslim clashes in Ethiopia
GENEVA; The UN human rights chief voiced alarm today at recent deadly clashes between Muslims and Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia…
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Zelenskiy calls on German chancellor to visit Ukraine on May 9
LONDON; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday to take a “powerful step” and visit…
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Biden announces new US$150m weapons package for Ukraine
WASHINGTON, May 7 ― US President Joe Biden signed a new US$150 million (RM655.5 million) weapons package for Ukraine yesterday,…
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Bali to deport Russian couple for nude photos on sacred tree
DENPASAR, May 6 — A Russian influencer and her husband will be deported from Bali after staging a nude photo…
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EU attempts to save Iran nuclear deal with last-ditch effort, report says
PARIS, May 7 — The European Union is making a last-ditch attempt to save the Iran nuclear deal and break…
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France’s Macron to be inaugurated for new term
PARIS, May 7 ― President Emmanuel Macron is today to be inaugurated for a new term after his election victory…
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Germany to send self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine
BERLIN: Germany will send seven self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, the defence ministry said today, ramping up deliveries of heavy weapons…
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Diplomatic efforts seek to save Ukraine fighters in Mariupol, says Zelensky
KYIV, May 7 ― Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said diplomatic efforts were underway to save the remaining fighters holed up…
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No plans for Victory Day events in Mariupol, says Kremlin
MOSCOW: The Kremlin said today there will be no Victory Day celebrations in Ukraine’s Mariupol, a strategic port city that…
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