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Russian strikes near Ukrainian capital kill three, including child
Attack comes as US Senate passes new Russia sanctions and Kyiv appeals for air defence interceptors.
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‘I’ve never been counted’: DR Congo’s first census in 42 years
For many Congolese, the census is about identity, recognition and finally being recorded by the state.
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Armenia puts Church leader on trial for allegedly being a Russian spy
Armenia’s head of the Apostolic Church and senior clergy could face jail time over allegations of spying for Russia.
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Norway Football Federation calls for FIFA president to resign
Norway’s football federation has called on Gianni Infantino to resign.
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Saudi intelligence chief meets Iraqi PM, renews Riyadh visit invitation
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had cancelled an earlier Saudi trip after deadly July 29 US-Saudi strikes on Iraq.
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US Senate passes Russia sanctions that could hurt India and China
The US Senate approved its strongest move against Russia under Trump.
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Submerged Indonesian village re-emerges as drought lowers water levels
Drone footage shows the remains of a submerged village re-emerging from Indonesia’s Karian Reservoir after a drought.
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US courts clear way for deportations of South Sudan, Myanmar nationals
Rulings allow Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for nationals of the two countries.
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What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East?
Analysts say regional partners are seeking alternatives to supplement their security without discarding US support.
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Colombia’s new president takes office vowing to ‘crush’ narco-terrorism
Right-wing politician Abelardo De La Espriella takes office after narrowly winning June’s presidential runoff.
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Trump shifts blame to Republicans for waning support from public
Republican senators are using the summer recess to avoid politically difficult votes.
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Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns
War in Sudan has left over 8 million children out of school, and nearly three-quarters of schools have been affected.