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Thousands in Kosovo rally against war crimes trial of ex-KLA commanders
PRISTINA, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Thousands gathered in Pristina on Tuesday bearing banners of the ethnic Albanian Kosovo Liberation Army to protest against the trial of former KLA leaders, including […]
Qatari prime minister arrives in Venezuela
Feb 17 (Reuters) – Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani arrived in Venezuela on Tuesday, where he was greeted by Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, images on state television […]
Peru’s congress begins debating removal of President Jeri
Feb 17 (Reuters) – Peru’s Congress on Tuesday began a debate in which they will discuss whether to remove President Jose Jeri after just four months in office, following a […]
Taliban frees three Pakistani soldiers in Saudi-mediated move
KABUL, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Afghanistan’s Taliban government said on Tuesday it had released three Pakistani soldiers captured during border clashes in October, in a move mediated by Saudi Arabia […]
In Russia, the humble cucumber becomes latest symbol of rising wartime prices
MOSCOW, Feb 17 (Reuters) – The humble cucumber, a favourite in Russian salads and meals, is the latest staple to suddenly skyrocket in price, angering consumers and stirring up politicians […]
Migrants in Libya, including young girls, face rape and torture, UN office says
Feb 17 (Reuters) – Migrants in Libya, including young girls, are at risk of being killed, tortured, raped or put into domestic slavery, according to a U.N. report that called […]
Spain approves $8 billion in aid for storm-battered regions
MADRID, Feb 17 (Reuters) – The Spanish government approved financial aid worth around 7 billion euros ($8 billion) on Tuesday for people affected by the storms that battered the Extremadura […]
Zimbabwe war veterans challenge Mnangagwa term extension in court
HARARE, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Veterans of Zimbabwe’s liberation war mounted a court challenge on Tuesday to proposed changes to the constitution that would extend presidential terms from five years […]
Iran foreign minister says progress made in nuclear talks with U.S. in Geneva
GENEVA, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Iran and the United States reached an understanding on the main “guiding principles” in a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday but […]
Iran to close parts of Hormuz Strait for few hours during military drill, Fars news agency says
DUBAI, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Parts of the Strait of Hormuz will close for a few hours on Tuesday due to ‘security precautions’ for shipping safety, semi-official Fars news agency […]