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As Romania heads into a critical presidential runoff on Sunday between two starkly different candidates, many view the final vote as a geopolitical choice between East or West. The race pits …
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By STEPHEN McGRATH
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5/16/25
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France is tackling a crypto kidnapping wave denting its image and a potential presidential contender
For-ransom hostage takings targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs in France are blowing up into a political issue for the government of President Emmanuel Macron and particularly for one of his …
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By JOHN LEICESTER
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5/16/25
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Tokyo police and customs have made what is believed to be their biggest bust of the anesthetic drug ketamine. On Friday, Tokyo customs officials said they filed a criminal complaint against a …
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Skirmishes have erupted for the second day in a row during a court protest in Serbia with political tensions persisting in the Balkan country more than six months after the start of massive …
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A hospital in southern Gaza says 54 people have been killed in overnight airstrikes on the city of Khan Younis. An Associated Press cameraman counted 10 airstrikes on the city overnight into Thursday …
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Ukraine’s musicians can’t escape war, even at the Eurovision Song Contest. Rock band Ziferblat were in Basel, Switzerland to represent their country when they learned the home of backing singer …
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By JILL LAWLESS and HILARY FOX
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5/16/25
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Indonesia’s security forces have clashed with separatist rebels in the restive Papua region, leaving at least 18 insurgents and two police officers dead. A military spokesman said the battle …
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By NINIEK KARMINI and ALFIAN KARTONO
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5/16/25
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A senior Ukrainian official accuses Russia of making 'unacceptable demands' during peace talks in Turkey.
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Singer Chris Brown ordered held in custody after first appearance in British court on charge related to nightclub attack.
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Vietnam's state media say the government has approved a $1.5 billion proposal by the Trump Organization and its Vietnamese partner to build golf courses, hotels and real estate projects in the …
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By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL
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5/16/25
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Japanese defense officials say they recovered the remains of one of two crew members who were missing since their military training aircraft crashed earlier this week. The air force T-4 aircraft …
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By MARI YAMAGUCHI
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5/16/25
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Vietnam and Thailand have upgraded their ties to strategic partnership. Vietnam now treats Thailand the same way as it does the U.S., China and Russia, its main strategic partners. The announcement …
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By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL
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5/16/25
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President Donald Trump says he's looking to set up direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as possible. Trump’s push for a face-to-face meeting comes after Putin opted to skip …
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By ZEKE MILLER and AAMER MADHANI
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5/16/25
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In his public appearance as pope, Leo called himself an Augustinian, putting an unusual spotlight on his religious order. It has remained unassuming despite tracing its roots to one of the most …
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By GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO
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5/16/25
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At least 82 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza on Friday, as Trump wraps up his regional trip.
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5/16/25
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A Ukrainian man charged with setting fire to the personal home of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been held in custody after his first court appearance. Roman Lavrynovych, 21, is accused of …
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5/16/25
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Delegations from Russia and Ukraine meet in Istanbul for their first direct peace talks in 3 years.
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President Trump says Iran has a proposal from the US as negotiation continue over its rapidly advancing nuclear program.
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President Donald Trump has used the first major foreign trip of his second term to outline a vision for restoring global stability that is grounded in pragmatism and self-interest rather than values. …
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By ZEKE MILLER and AAMER MADHANI
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5/16/25
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The former president of Gabon who was ousted in a 2023 coup has been allowed to leave the country and has flown to Angola with his family. The office of Angolan president Joao Lourenco says Lourenco …
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