27/09/2021 |
German Social Democrats beat conservatives in vote to decide Merkel successorGermany's Social Democrats narrowly won Sunday's national election, projected results showed, and claimed a "clear mandate" to lead a government for the first time since 2005 and to end 16 years of conservative-led rule under Angela Merkel.
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Erdogan says Turkey plans to buy more Russian defense systemsPresident Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey still intended to buy a second batch of S-400 missile defense systems from Russia, a move that could deepen a rift with NATO ally Washington and trigger new U.S. sanctions.
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San Marino votes to legalise abortion in historic referendumThe tiny republic of San Marino has voted overwhelmingly in favor of legalising abortion in a referendum, overturning a law dating back to 1865, official results showed on Sunday.
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20/09/2021 |
COVID-19 cases jump in Australia's Victoria as curbs ease in Sydney hotspots Australia's Victoria state on Monday reported its biggest daily rise in COVID-19 cases this year, while some curbs were eased in Sydney despite persistent infections.
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Russia's ruling pro-Putin party wins majority after crackdown but loses some groundRussia's ruling United Russia party, which supports President Vladimir Putin, retained its majority in parliament after a three-day election and a sweeping crackdown on its critics, despite losing around one fifth of its support, partial results on Monday showed.
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World leaders return to U.N. with focus on pandemic, climateWorld leaders are returning to the United Nations in New York this week with a focus on boosting efforts to fight both climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, which last year forced them to send video statements for the annual gathering.
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13/09/2021 |
UK PM Johnson to hold talks with Biden this month - The TimesUK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will attempt to patch up Britain’s frayed relationship with U.S. President Joe Biden's administration at a White House meeting between the two leaders this month, The Times newspaper reported on Monday, citing sources on both sides.
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U.N. seeks $600 million to avert Afghanistan humanitarian crisisThe United Nations is convening an aid conference in Geneva on Monday in an effort to raise more than $600 million for Afghanistan, warning of a humanitarian crisis there following the Taliban takeover.
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As West ponders aid for Afghanistan, China and Pakistan quick to provide reliefAs international donors gather in Geneva on Monday to discuss humanitarian relief for Afghanistan under Taliban rule, neighbours China and Pakistan have already reached out with aid and discussions of future assistance.
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30/08/2021 |
U.S. strikes at Islamic State militants in Kabul as withdrawal nears endA U.S. drone strike killed a suicide car bomber who Pentagon officials said was preparing to strike Kabul airport on Sunday, as American forces worked to complete a withdrawal that will end two decades of military involvement in Afghanistan.
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