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Ukraine, Russia begin second round of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi
KYIV, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began a second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, seeking to advance efforts to end Europe’s biggest conflict […]
Pope Leo urges Russia and US to renew last nuclear arms treaty
VATICAN CITY, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Pope Leo on Wednesday urged leaders in Russia and the United States to renew their last nuclear arms control treaty, New START, which caps […]
Socialist poised to defeat far-right leader in Portugal presidential vote, poll shows
LISBON, Feb 4 (Reuters) – The moderate Socialist candidate is poised for a decisive victory over the populist far-right leader in Sunday’s presidential election run-off in Portugal, according to a […]
Myanmar junta plans ‘super-body’ to tighten grip on military, new government
Feb 4 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s junta will form a new entity to oversee both the military and civilian administration, a move experts say will allow paramount ruler Min Aung Hlaing […]
Storm Leo pounds Iberian Peninsula with torrential rains
RONDA, Spain, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Spanish and Portuguese authorities braced on Wednesday for the impact of Storm Leo, suspending classes in some areas and warning against travel, just one […]
Eswatini high court dismisses case challenging deal on U.S. deportees
MBABANE, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Eswatini’s high court has dismissed a case filed by human rights lawyers who argued that the government’s deal with the United States to accept third-country […]
South Korea parliament to finalise bill on US investment fund by March 9
SEOUL, Feb 4 (Reuters) – South Korea’s National Assembly has agreed to finalise a bill to make investments in the United States by March 9 under a trade deal between […]
South Africa’s DA leader won’t seek re-election in April
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 4 (Reuters) – South Africa’s Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen told a press conference on Wednesday that he would not seek re-election as the party’s leader in April. […]
At least 35 killed as bandits raid Kwara state community, lawmaker says
BAUCHI, Nigeria, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Armed bandits killed at least 35 people and burned homes and shops during an attack late on Tuesday on a remote community in Nigeria’s […]
Estonia detains ship heading for Russia suspected of smuggling
COPENHAGEN, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Estonia’s Tax and Customs Board said late on Tuesday it had detained a container ship sailing under the Bahamian flag in Estonia’s internal waters that […]