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Russia warns of 'false' information as second plague case reported

Russia warned Wednesday against "false" information as reports emerged of a second suspected case of plague in Siberia, with Washington and Brussels calling for transparency and neighbouring Mongolia tightening health surveillance.

Mayor of Turkish opposition stronghold defects to Erdogan party

The mayor of Izmir, Turkey's third city and an opposition stronghold,defected to the ruling AKP Wednesday, in a huge symbolic victory for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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The Syrian refugee who became mayor of a German village

Ryyan Alshebl fled war-torn Syria in 2015, arriving on the Greek island of Lesbos after a harrowing four-hour journey on a rubber boat.

NATO-led peacekeepers step up security after Kosovo clashes

NATO-led peacekeepers stepped up security around a town hall in northern Kosovo on Wednesday, where hundreds of ethnic Serbs gathered again at the scene of clashes earlier this week that left more than 80 people injured.

Sudan army quits truce talks with paramilitary foes

The Sudanese army suspended its participation in US- and Saudi-brokered ceasefire talks Wednesday accusing its paramilitary foes of failing to honour their commitments.

Tensions high in north Kosovo as Serbs gather again

Tensions remained high in northern Kosovo on Wednesday, as hundreds of ethnic Serbs again gathered outside a town hall after clashing with NATO-led peacekeepers (KFOR) earlier this week.

'We want to be free': Filipinos demand right to divorce

Philippine mother-of-three Stella Sibonga is desperate to end a marriage she never wanted. But divorce in the Catholic-majority country is illegal, and a court annulment takes years.

North Korea spy satellite crashes into sea, Seoul salvages wreckage

North Korea attempted to launch a spy satellite Wednesday but it crashed into the sea after a rocket failure, with the South Korean military retrieving part of the likely wreckage in a potential intelligence bonanza.

Markets tumble as hardline Republicans threaten US debt deal

Asian markets sank Wednesday on worries that hardline Republicans could vote down a crucial bill to hike the US borrowing limit and risk a catastrophic default that could hammer an already fragile global economy.

What's in wine? Campaigners want ingredients on the bottle

European wines are finally being forced to reveal their ingredients to customers, but only on a website -- not on the bottle. Environmental campaigners are unimpressed.

North Korea spy satellite crashes into sea

North Korea attempted to launch a military spy satellite on Wednesday that would monitor the United States, but it crashed into the sea with Pyongyang conceding there had been "serious defects".

Iraq's Christians fight to save threatened ancient language

Iraq's shrunken and conflict-scarred Christian community is launching a new television channel as part of efforts to save their dying language, spoken for more than 2,000 years.

Canadian youths' mental health woes a 'ticking time bomb'

Canada is grappling with a ticking time bomb of violence, addiction and suicide linked to failing mental health services for its young people.

Brazil lawmakers vote to limit demarcation of Indigenous reserves

Brazil's lower house of Congress approved on Tuesday a bill that would limit expanded demarcations of Indigenous lands, which are considered key to protecting the Amazon and its native peoples.

North Korea says spy satellite 'crashed into sea'

North Korea launched a military spy satellite Wednesday, but it crashed into the sea soon after as an "accident occurred" during its flight, state media said.

North Korea launches claimed 'spy satellite', Seoul says

North Korea launched its purported spy satellite Wednesday, the South's military said, prompting confusion in Seoul as the city briefly issued an evacuation warning in error.

UN nuclear chief encouraged by Russia, Ukraine support of 'principles'

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said Tuesday he was encouraged by the reaction of Ukraine and Russia to "concrete principles" laid out by the body to prevent catastrophe at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

North Korea fires 'space launch vehicle'

North Korea launched its purported spy satellite Wednesday, the South's military said, prompting confusion in Seoul as the city briefly issued an evacuation warning in error.

North Korea fires 'space launch vehicle': Seoul

North Korea has fired what it claims is a "space launch vehicle", the South's military said early Wednesday, prompting confusion in Seoul as the city briefly issued an evacuation warning in error.

At Lula's S.American unity summit, Venezuela turns divisive

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called for South American unity Tuesday as he hosted fellow leaders for a regional "retreat," but drew barbs for his warm welcome of Venezuelan socialist Nicolas Maduro.

UN nuclear chief urges Russia, Ukraine to respect power plant 'principles'

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi on Tuesday urged Ukraine and Russia to adhere to "concrete principles" to prevent nuclear catastrophe at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

NATO upbeat on Sweden bid as US urges Turkey to say yes

NATO's chief voiced guarded optimism Tuesday on welcoming Sweden to the alliance as the United States pressed holdout Turkey to drop its objections, two days after President Tayyip Recep Erdogan won re-election.

Hardliners threaten to sink deal averting US default

US political leaders scrambled Tuesday to push through legislation to suspend the national debt limit and avert economic catastrophe as a growing conservative backlash threatened to sink the deal at its first major hurdle.

Burkina PM vows no deal with jihadists, hints at election delay

Burkina Faso's prime minister on Tuesday ruled out negotiations with jihadist insurgents who control swathes of the country, while suggesting that security risks could delay the country's return to civilian rule.

Kosovo-Serbia tensions: A tale of two ethnicities

Tensions are running high in Kosovo after the election of ethnic Albanian mayors in Serb-majority towns, yet another divisive issue that has raised fears of a new regional crisis.

Russia aims to sap Kyiv's defences ahead of counteroffensive: experts

Russia has focused near-daily attacks on the Ukrainian capital recently, sending missiles and drones overhead in the early hours and even broad daylight.

Burkina PM vows no deal with jihadists as 40 killed

Burkina Faso's prime minister on Tuesday ruled out negotiations with jihadist insurgents who control swathes of the country as officials reported that around 40 people had been killed in fresh attacks.

Elon Musk says wants to expand China business in FM meeting

Elon Musk said Tuesday he was willing to expand his business in China, as he met Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Beijing on his first trip to the country in over three years.

'Suddenly it came to us': Muscovites react to drone attack

Muscovites living in areas affected by a drone strike on Tuesday that the Kremlin blamed on Kyiv told AFP they were surprised and concerned at the irruption of the Ukraine conflict into their daily lives.

NATO deploys more forces, EU urges calm after Kosovo clashes

NATO said Tuesday it was deploying more forces to northern Kosovo after 30 of its peacekeepers were injured in clashes with ethnic Serb protesters, while the European Union called for an urgent de-escalation of tensions.

Putin slams Ukraine as attack drones hit Moscow high-rises

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused Kyiv of seeking to "frighten" Russians after drones hit Moscow high-rises in the first such attack since the beginning of the Kremlin's assault on Ukraine.

Sudan truce extension brings renewed fighting, little aid

Fighting flared again in Sudan on Tuesday despite the latest ceasefire pledges of the two warring generals, meant to allow desperately needed aid to reach besieged civilians.

UK's Sunak to meet Biden in Washington next week: Downing Street

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet US President Joe Biden in Washington next week for talks, Downing Street announced on Tuesday.

Senegalese opposition leader calls for mass protests ahead of trial verdict

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday called for mass protests as the country braced for the outcome of his trial on rape charges.

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