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Ukraine withdraws from eastern town of Vugledar

Ukraine's army said Wednesday that it had withdrawn from the eastern town of Vugledar, handing Russia one of its most significant territorial advances in...

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Israel declares UN chief ‘persona non grata’

Israel declared UN chief Antonio Guterres "persona non grata" on Wednesday, accusing him of failing to specifically condemn Iran's missile attack on Israel. "Anyone who...

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Gabon claims oil-rich islands in ICJ clash with E.Guinea

Gabon claimed sovereignty over three islands in oil-rich waters Wednesday, telling the International Court of Justice the matter had already been settled by a...

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Unexploded US bomb caused blast at Japan airport

TOKYO: A minor blast at a regional Japanese airport was caused by an unexploded US bomb, officials said on Wednesday, with reports saying the...

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Parents can now limit Fortnite play time

Epic Games on Tuesday began letting parents limit how long, and when, their children can play blockbuster video game Fortnite. Fortnite has gained immense popularity among children and teenagers,...

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Clashed with Israeli troops who tried to infiltrate Lebanon: Hezbollah

BEIRUT: Hezbollah said Wednesday it clashed with Israeli soldiers who tried to infiltrate into Lebanon, and also targeted Israeli troops across the border, according...

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Sheinbaum takes office as Mexico’s first woman president

MEXICO CITY: Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in Tuesday as Mexico's first woman president, inheriting a country beset by gang violence and economic uncertainty over...

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Six killed in shooting, knife attack in Tel Aviv

At least six people were killed in a suspected attack in Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv on Tuesday, police said, adding the two assailants had been "neutralised". Police described...

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