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Sep 20, 20242 min read
Putin ally warns West of nuclear war over Ukraine
MOSCOW - A close ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Western governments on Thursday that a nuclear war would ensue if they gave the...


Sep 20, 20243 min read
Factbox-When and where is the Vance-Walz US vice presidential debate?
Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance will face off next month in the only scheduled U.S. vice presidential debate, a chance for each...


Sep 20, 20242 min read
Japanese company denies making Hezbollah's exploding walkie-talkies
OSAKA - The Japanese maker of the brand of walkie-talkies linked to explosions targeting the Hezbollah armed group that killed 25 people...


Sep 20, 20241 min read
Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
JERUSALEM - The Israeli military said it was striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Thursday, shortly before the movement's leader was...


Sep 20, 20244 min read
As wildfires wipe out forests, Greeks debate: to replant, or not?
ATHENS - When a wildfire tore down a hillside towards Athens last month, its southernmost flank halted in a treeless area burned by fire...


Sep 20, 20241 min read
Nigeria's flood-hit residents lament expensive canoe rides
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria - When floods swept through Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri last week, canoe owners volunteered to help move...


Sep 20, 20244 min read
Explainer-What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?
UNITED NATIONS - Every September world leaders travel to New York to address the start of the annual United Nations General Assembly...


Sep 20, 20241 min read
Czechs to provide $1.3 billion for flood damage in 2024 budget amendment
PRAGUE - The Czech finance ministry will provide 30 billion crowns ($1.34 billion) to tackle flood damage under an amendment of its 2024...


Sep 20, 20242 min read
Israeli security services arrest Israeli man over alleged Iranian-backed assassination plot
JERUSALEM - Israeli security services said on Thursday they had arrested an Israeli citizen on suspicion of involvement in an...


Sep 20, 20243 min read
Factbox-What are the five key issues in Sri Lanka's presidential election?
COLOMBO - Sri Lankans will vote on Saturday for their next president, who will be key to deciding the future of reforms in a nation...


Sep 20, 20242 min read
Taliban in control of 39 Afghan embassies globally
KABUL - The Taliban administration is in control of 39 Afghan embassies and consulates globally three years after it took over...


Sep 20, 20241 min read
EU to send 160 million euros from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
BRUSSELS - The sum of 160 million euros from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets will be allocated to meet Ukraine's urgent...
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