Thai court grants Thaksin bail, other politically charged cases to be heard in July
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, a powerful backer of the largest party in the governing coalition,…
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Putin congratulates South Africa’s Ramaphosa on re-election, an indication of warm ties
(Reuters) - Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin congratulated South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election as president on Monday, reflecting continued…
Greece to set up its first sovereign wealth fund, reform posting, bus services
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece will set up its first sovereign wealth fund to sell state assets such as estate property,…
Putin vows to take North Korea ties to higher level
SEOUL (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said he plans to lift relations with North Korea to a higher level…
Austrian pro-tax heiress gives wealth to social, climate, left-wing groups
VIENNA (Reuters) - An heiress who has denounced the absence of taxes on wealth and inheritance in Austria has given…
Over 20 NATO allies to spend at least 2% of GDP on defense in 2024, says Stoltenberg
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -More than 20 NATO members will meet the alliance's target of allocating at least 2% of GDP to…
Factbox-What is the Muslim Haj pilgrimage?
DUBAI (Reuters) - Here is a look at the haj, one of the largest mass gatherings in the world, which…
Explainer-Four Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand faces a critical week of court cases that could trigger a political crisis in Southeast Asia's…
Austrian minister defies coalition ally to back EU nature restoration law
VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria's environment minister, Leonore Gewessler of the Greens, defied her conservative coalition partners on Sunday by pledging…