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Russia won’t be provoked into arms race after nuclear treaty expires, Ryabkov says
MOSCOW, Feb 3 (Reuters) – Russia will not succumb to “provocations” and enter a new arms race after the New START nuclear treaty expires this week, its point man for […]
Tunisia upholds and increases jail terms for opponents and security officials
TUNIS, Feb 3 (Reuters) – A Tunisian appeal court on Tuesday upheld and increased lengthy prison sentences on high-profile politicians, including opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi and former security officials, as […]
New tempest threatens Portugal, one week after Storm Kristin
LISBON, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Portugal is bracing for a new storm that authorities warn could trigger floods and further devastation, as the country still struggles with the aftermath of […]
Middle East does not need Iran-US war, diplomatic adviser to UAE president says
Dubai, Feb 3 (Reuters) – The Middle East does not need another confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, and Tehran needs to reach a nuclear deal with Washington, Anwar Gargash, […]
Case against Ugandan man charged with “aggravated homosexuality” dropped, lawyer says
KAMPALA, Feb 3 (Reuters) – A Ugandan court on Monday dropped a case against the first man in the country to be charged with “aggravated homosexuality”, which carries the death […]
Iran president gives go-ahead for talks with US
DUBAI, Feb 3 (Reuters) – Talks with the U.S. should be pursued to secure national interests as long as “threats and unreasonable expectations” are avoided, President Masoud Pezeshkian posted on […]
Ukraine agrees to multi-tiered ceasefire enforcement plan with Europe and US, FT reports
Feb 3 (Reuters) – Ukraine has agreed with Western partners that any persistent Russian violations of a future ceasefire agreement would trigger a co-ordinated military response from Europe and the […]
Philippine lawmakers weigh impeachment for President Marcos
MANILA, Feb 3 (Reuters) – Philippine lawmakers met on Tuesday to decide whether to advance impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who is accused of betraying the public’s trust, […]
Tulsi Gabbard says Trump requested her presence at FBI raid in Fulton County
WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) – U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Monday she was present at last week’s FBI raid on an election facility in Georgia at […]
US judge halts Trump plan to end protections for 350,000 Haitians
Feb 2 (Reuters) – A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal protections for more than 350,000 Haitians, preventing their potential deportation to a country that […]