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Ukraine hosts talk with security allies in Kyiv
Ukraine hosts talk with security allies in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said around 15 countries would attend the talks, along with representatives from the European Union and NATO, with a US delegation joining via video link.
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Dress for success: Mexican president's ideological attire
Dress for success: Mexican president's ideological attire
The leftist leader, Mexico's first woman president, proudly uses small-scale, local tailors and shuns "those brands that are super expensive," in her own words.
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N Korean leader's daughter fuels succession speculation with mausoleum visit
N Korean leader's daughter fuels succession speculation with...
The Kim family has ruled North Korea with an iron grip for decades, and a cult of personality surrounding their so-called "Paektu bloodline" dominates daily life in the isolated country.
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6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City
6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City
President Claudia Sheinbaum was forced to evacuate the presidential palace during her regular morning press conference, along with the journalists in attendance, when the earthquake alert sounded.
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Trump says US will 'come to their rescue' if Iran kills protesters
Trump says US will 'come to their rescue' if Iran kills prot...
Protesters and security forces clashed in several Iranian cities Thursday with six reported killed in the first deaths since the unrest escalated.
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New year’s vigil in the Swiss Alps as around 40 die in Crans-Montana bar fire
New year’s vigil in the Swiss Alps as around 40 die in Crans...
Families and loved ones of those missing in a deadly blaze at a Crans-Montana bar, cling to hope, scouring hospitals and social media for news of loved ones still missing as authorities race to identify victims.
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China military drills near Taiwan 'unnecessarily' raise tensions: US
China military drills near Taiwan 'unnecessarily' raise tens...
"China's military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan and others in the region increase tensions unnecessarily. We urge Beijing to exercise restraint, cease its military pressure against Taiwan, and instead engage in meaningful dialogue," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said in a statement...
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Maduro elusive on US attack, open to dialogue
Maduro elusive on US attack, open to dialogue
"Wherever they want and whenever they want," Maduro said of the idea of dialogue with the United States on drug trafficking, oil and migration in an interview on state TV.
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Difficult dance: Cambodian tradition under threat
Difficult dance: Cambodian tradition under threat
Khmer classical dance, performed to traditional music, is renowned for its graceful hand gestures and stunning costumes, and has a 1,000-year history.
3 days ago
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Taiwan's president vows to defend sovereignty after China drills
Taiwan's president vows to defend sovereignty after China dr...
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te vowed to defend the island’s sovereignty and democracy after China launched provocative military drills encircling Taiwan.
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