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Colombian ex-guerrillas fear for future under hardline president

Lovers and ex-guerrillas Derlis Aizama and Daniel Paredes recently laid down arms to start a family, but Colombia's incoming hard-right administration might upend their improbable attempt at civilian life.

Michigan primary puts Democratic divide on the ballot

US Democrats voted Tuesday in their marquee primary in Michigan, choosing between a left-wing insurgent and an establishment-backed congresswoman in a contest that has become a proxy war over Israel, electability and the future of the national party.

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'Nowhere is safe': west Ukraine town mourns boy killed in Russian strike

Dinosaur-shaped balloons floated over the coffin of an eight-year-old boy in a western Ukrainian village on Monday, as mourners gathered for a final farewell after he was killed in a Russian strike involving hypersonic missiles.

Ukraine says ousted Russian forces near Bakhmut and in south

The Ukrainian military on Monday said it had pushed Russian forces out of pockets of territory along front lines in the east and south of the country, building on a gruelling counter-offensive launched two months ago.

Stocks fizzle as traders eye China property risks

Global stocks made little headway on Monday as concerns over China's property sector dampened investor sentiment ahead of the release of US economic data.

Russian central bank to meet on Tuesday as ruble tanks

The Russian central bank said it would meet on Tuesday to discuss its key rate, after the ruble slid past 100 against the dollar Monday, its lowest level in over sixteen months.

Argentina devalues peso after shock primary election result

Argentine monetary authorities on Monday devalued the peso by around 20 percent in anticipation of a market backlash to the strong performance of far-right politician Javier Milei in a presidential primary election.

African Union hosts Niger talks as regime sends mixed signals

The African Union (AU) on Monday held talks on the Niger crisis as the country's post-coup rulers sounded defiance yet also pointed to diplomacy for a potential solution.

Latvia PM Karins to step down over coalition rift

Latvia's Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins announced Monday he will step down from the office, citing "lack of dynamics" in the current government as the reason for his decision.

One migrant possibly missing after Channel tragedy: France

French authorities said on Monday one person could still be missing after six migrants died when their boat sank in the Channel as they tried to cross to England from France.

Military intervention in Niger laden with risks: experts

The West African bloc ECOWAS is mulling military intervention to restore Niger's elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, after he was detained by members of his guard on July 26.

French interior minister tests waters for presidential run

President Emmanuel Macron's tough-talking Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin is testing the waters for a crack at the French presidency in 2027, with a stark warning that far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen risks taking the Elysee if the wrong candidate stands.

Little-known senator Kakar sworn in as new Pakistan PM

Little-known senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was sworn in Monday as Pakistan's caretaker prime minister to see the country through to an election due in months.

Iran arrests 8 'foreigners' after fatal shooting at Shiite shrine

Iranian security forces have arrested eight foreign suspects after detaining a gunman in the killing of one person at a Shiite Muslim shrine, state media reported on Monday.

Ukraine says ousted Russian forces near Bakhmut, south

Iran arrests four more after fatal shooting at Shiite shrine

Iranian authorities have arrested four more suspects after detaining a lone gunman in the killing of at least one person at a Shiite Muslim shrine, state media reported on Monday.

Hong Kong democracy leaders cleared of organising 2019 protest

Seven of Hong Kong's most prominent democracy figures, including media tycoon Jimmy Lai, were cleared Monday of the charge of organising a massive rally in 2019.

Far-right Milei comes out ahead in Argentina presidential primary

Argentines will choose between far-right lawmaker Javier Milei, center-right coalition candidate Patricia Bullrich and Economy Minister Sergio Massa in this year's presidential vote, according to results from Sunday's primary election.

Little-known senator Kakar to be sworn in as new Pakistan PM

Little-known senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was set to be sworn in Monday as Pakistan's caretaker prime minister to see the country through to an election due in months.

Worry, relief, despair, pride: Afghans on life two years under the Taliban

Two years since the Taliban stormed back to power in Afghanistan after 20 years of war against the United States and its allies, life has changed dramatically for many Afghans, particularly women.

Kim calls for North Korea to boost missile production: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for a "drastic boost" in missile production during visits to key weapons factories, state media said Monday, as South Korea and the United States prepared for joint drills next week.

Niger generals vow to prosecute ousted president for 'high treason'

Niger's military regime vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason" and slammed West African leaders for imposing sanctions on the country.

N. Korea's Kim berates officials over storm damage

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated "irresponsible" officials for failing to prevent damage from a tropical storm that swept through the Korean peninsula last week, state media said Monday.

Naval forces in Gulf warn ships against nearing Iranian waters

Western naval forces operating in the Gulf have warned ships sailing in the strategic Strait of Hormuz against approaching Iranian waters to avoid the risk of seizure.

Attack on Iran Shiite shrine leaves one dead: state media

A shooting Sunday at a Shiite Muslim shrine in Iran's south killed at least one person and wounded eight others, state media reported, revising down a previous toll of four fatalities.

UN force in Mali quits base early over insecurity

The UN peacekeeping mission in Mali on Sunday said it had brought forward its withdrawal from a base in the north of the country due to deteriorating security conditions.

Party of slain Ecuador candidate taps reporter as replacement

Ecuadoran journalist Christian Zurita will take the place of slain presidential cadidate Fernando Villavicencio in the South American country's elections later this month, the Movimiento Construye political party announced Sunday.

Niger regime leader 'open to explore diplomacy': mediators

The leader of Niger's military regime is ready to consider a diplomatic solution to its stand-off with West African bloc ECOWAS, the head of a religious delegation of mediators said Sunday.

Two militants killed attacking convoy of Chinese workers in Pakistan

Two separatist militants were killed Sunday when they attacked a convoy carrying Chinese workers to a Beijing-financed port project in Pakistan's Balochistan province, officials said.

Migrant deaths are 'open wound' for humanity: Pope

The number of migrants dying in the Mediterranean is an "open wound" for humanity, Pope Francis said Sunday after a week marked by a string of deadly shipwrecks.

China vows 'forceful' response over Taiwan VP's US visit

China on Sunday vowed "resolute and forceful measures" over a weekend trip by Taiwan Vice President William Lai to the United States it said it was closely monitoring.

One year on: How has US climate plan affected trade ties?

US President Joe Biden's landmark climate action plan may have been trailed by billions of dollars in clean energy investment, but its potential to reshape trade lines has strained ties with allies.

Sudanese start small businesses to survive war

Sudan's war has left university lecturer Ali Seif without pay for months. To make ends meet, he has turned to making soap in his room at a makeshift displacement camp.

Biden fights for political gain a year after ambitious climate law

If he had it to do over, he would probably choose another name: A year on, Joe Biden is struggling to sell Americans on the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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