Construction boss accused of bribing Russian minister as scandal widens
(Reuters) -A third man has been detained in a bribery investigation centring on Deputy Russian Defence Minister Timur Ivanov, the…
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Burkina Faso army executed over 220 villagers in February, HRW says
DAKAR (Reuters) - Burkina Faso's military in February summarily executed about 223 villagers, including at least 56 children, as part…
North Macedonia’s opposition surges with strong presidential vote lead
SKOPJE (Reuters) -A strong showing by North Macedonia's right-wing opposition in the first round of presidential elections bodes well for…
Yellen says range of options to deal with frozen Russian assets
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday the outright seizure of Russian assets is justifiable but…
Australian police charge five teenagers in Sydney cleric’s stabbing
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian police said on Thursday they charged five teenagers with terrorism-related offences in investigations following the stabbing…
Kenyan military deployed as East Africa floods kill dozens
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's military was deployed on Thursday to rescue victims of heavy rains that have killed dozens of…
Thousands mark Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Thousands gathered across Australia and New Zealand on Thursday at Anzac Day services to commemorate those who fought…
Lukashenko talks up threats to Belarus to justify ‘nuclear deterrence’
(Reuters) - Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday his country was facing grave threats internally and externally that had…
Spain’s Sanchez suspends public duties to ‘reflect’ on future
MADRID (Reuters) -Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday he would step back from public duties "for a few…