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Breakaway Moldovan region asks Russia for 'protection'
Pro-Russian rebel officials in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria appealed to Russia for "protection" on Wednesday, amid fears the territory could become a new flashpoint in Moscow's conflict with neighbouring Ukraine.
UN peacekeepers begin pullout from war-torn east DR Congo
The United Nations on Wednesday kicked off the withdrawal of MONUSCO peacekeeping forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo by handing over a first UN base to national police, an AFP team saw.
Zelensky rallies Balkan allies for support, weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday appealed to Balkan leaders for greater backing to help fend off Russian forces, noting an ammo shortage was impacting frontline troops.
UK broadcast journalists demand open access to Gaza
More than 50 UK-based broadcast journalists have sent an open letter to the Israeli and Egyptian embassies calling for "free and unfettered access" to Gaza for foreign media, British media reported Wednesday.
Pro-Russian rebels in Transnistria hold meeting as tensions rise
Pro-Russian rebel officials in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria gathered for a rare meeting Wednesday, amid fears the territory could open a new flashpoint in Moscow's conflict with neighbouring Ukraine.
Burkina's stuntman biker, 72, reignites road safety debate
Burkina's celebrity stuntman, 72 years young, sped down the dusty road lying back on his moped seat, feet draped over the handlebars -- and no protective gear.
Ukraine film with gay hero prompts praise and protest
In a new comedy film that challenges Ukraine's lingering homophobia, an activist reassures a bewildered family hosting him, saying: "I'm gay, not a Martian."
Battleground Ukraine: 10 years of Russian aggression
Ukraine has been locked in an existential fight for its freedom ever since Russia sent armed soldiers with no insignia -- dubbed the "little green men" -- to take over the Crimea peninsula on February 28, 2014, following a pro-EU revolution in Kyiv.
Gaza death toll nears 30,000 as aid groups warn of 'imminent' famine
The Gaza war's reported Palestinian death toll neared 30,000 Wednesday as fighting raged in the Hamas-run territory despite mediators insisting a truce with Israel could be just days away.
God-given vote: the bishops in the UK parliament
One considers itself to be "the mother" of democratic parliaments, the other is an Islamic theocracy. While Britain's and Iran's legislatures are vastly different, they do share something in common: clerics.
Biden rebuked by Gaza protest vote in Michigan primary
Joe Biden scored an easy win in Michigan's presidential primary Tuesday but was dealt a stinging rebuke over the war in Gaza in an Arab American-led protest that raised concerns over his bid to win the swing state in November's election.
Iran gears up for elections dominated by conservatives
Iranians will cast ballots in legislative and key assembly elections on Friday, with conservatives expected to tighten their grip on power in the absence of any serious competition.
Biden primary win in Michigan overshadowed by Gaza protest vote
US President Joe Biden cruised to an easy victory in Michigan's presidential primary on Tuesday -- but was bracing for a substantial rebuke from an Arab American-led protest over his handling of the war in Gaza.
With 'Texit,' some want to make Texas a country, again
Texas, an independent country 200 years ago, now boasts a pocket of people who want that status back, advocating a separation they call Texit.
G20 finance ministers meet on world economy hit by crises, conflicts
G20 finance ministers will meet Wednesday in Brazil, seeking ways to shore up a global economy whose nascent recovery is threatened by a raft of conflicts and crises, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Jihadist attacks displace tens of thousands in Mozambique
Mozambique's government confirmed Tuesday that tens of thousands have been driven from their homes by a wave of jihadist attacks in the restive north, but rejected calls for a state of emergency.
Gaza ceasefire efforts at heart of Qatar emir's France visit
Attempts to organise an Israel-Hamas ceasefire to allow the release of hostages held in Gaza dominated the first day of a state visit to France by Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
Biden faces anger over Gaza in Michigan primary contest
The US state of Michigan voted Tuesday in a presidential primary that was expected to be another ticker-tape parade for Republican Donald Trump -- but could deliver Democratic leader Joe Biden a bloody nose over the war in Gaza.
Caribbean summit host hails possible Benin troop deployment to Haiti
Guyana, hosting a summit of Caribbean countries, on Tuesday welcomed an announcement that Benin was mulling a 2,000-strong troop contribution to a UN security mission in crisis-torn Haiti.
US, Qatar hope for Israel-Hamas truce within days
Mediator Qatar said Tuesday it was "hopeful" a new truce between Israel and Hamas could be secured within days, after US President Joe Biden said a ceasefire could start next week and last through Ramadan.
Biden faces protest vote over Gaza in Michigan primary contest
Voters in Michigan headed to the polls Tuesday for a US presidential primary expected to be another ticker-tape parade for Republican Donald Trump -- but could deliver Democratic leader Joe Biden a bloody nose over the war in Gaza.
Chad to hold presidential vote on May 6 to end junta rule
Chad will hold a presidential election on May 6, the national poll body announced Tuesday, ending a three-year junta rule when President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno took power following his father's death while fighting rebels.
Biden warns of 'dire' Ukraine fate in White House showdown
US President Joe Biden warned top congressional leaders Tuesday of the dire cost of failing to give Ukraine military aid as he hosted high-stakes talks at the White House.
Central Europe PMs say will not send troops to Ukraine
Four ex-communist central European countries said Tuesday they were not planning to send troops to Ukraine as they remained torn on military aid to the war-ravaged country battling Russia's invasion.
EU leaders reject sending troops to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron faced uneasy reactions from European allies and a warning from the Kremlin on Tuesday after he refused to rule out the dispatch of Western ground troops to Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion.
Ambassadors pay homage to murdered politician Nemtsov in Moscow
Over a dozen Western ambassadors including US envoy Lynne Tracy paid homage to Boris Nemtsov on Tuesday, nine years after the Russian politician was murdered near the Kremlin.
US, Qatar eye Israel-Hamas truce deal within days
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could start within days and last through Ramadan, US President Joe Biden said, with Qatar expressing hope on Tuesday that ongoing negotiations would produce a deal before the Muslim fasting month.
'Urgent' for G7 to seize Russian profits for Ukraine: Yellen
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday it was urgent for G7 nations to jointly seize profits from frozen Russian assets and redirect them to Ukraine, as the group prepared to meet on the issue.
Macron breaks taboo on Western troops in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron has smashed a major taboo by floating the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine, raising the stakes in a showdown with a nuclear-armed Russia.
Biden hosts high-stakes White House talks on Ukraine, shutdown
US President Joe Biden hosts urgent talks with top Congress leaders at the White House Tuesday, in a bid to unlock billions of dollars in stalled Ukraine aid and avert a government shutdown at home.
Police find scores of guns at French star Delon's home
Police have seized 72 firearms from the home of French screen legend Alain Delon, who doesn't have a permit for any of them, prosecutors said Tuesday.
'Urgent' for G7 to jointly seize Russian profits for Ukraine: Yellen
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday it was urgent for G7 countries to jointly seize profits from frozen Russian assets and redirect them to Ukraine, as the group prepared to meet on the issue.