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The Congolese armed forces are poorly equipped and underpaid, with the lowest-ranking soldiers earning just $87 per month
World
17.08.2024
DR Congo struggles to wipe out armed groups
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia
World
17.08.2024
Saudi ex-spy chief's lawsuit spotlights secret power plays
In just four days, New Zealand has gone from a transmission-free haven to contemplating national lockdown
World
17.08.2024
New Zealand virus outbreak spreads beyond Auckland
Small "wine windows" were created in 16th-century Florence for landowners and wealthy families to pass alcohol that they had produced directly to customers
World
17.08.2024
Powerful Medici family behind Italy's 'plague-free' wine windows
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The Cyprus flag during a memorial ceremony in Nicosia for the fallen during the 1974 Turkish invasion
World 17.08.2024
'Reluctant republic': Cyprus turns 60 without much ado
Late Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, pictured in Mexico in 2008, won the Romulo Gallegos award in 1972
World 17.08.2024
Political clash mars esteemed Spanish-language literature prize
A mural paying tribute to frontline workers in Zapopan, state of Jalisco, Mexico
World 17.08.2024
Mexico, Peru each top half a million virus cases
Muja has been at the zoo in Belgrade for 83 years, making him the world's oldest captive alligator
World 17.08.2024
World's oldest captive alligator marks 83 years in Belgrade zoo
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he hopes the Israel-UAE deal can help realize a two-state solution with the Palestinians
World 17.08.2024
UN chief hopes Israel-UAE deal can help two-state solution
Britain had initially imposed a blanket quarantine on all visitors arriving in the country, but later carved out 'travel corridors'
World 17.08.2024
UK adds France, Netherlands to travel quarantine list
Britain initially imposed a blanket quarantine on all visitors arriving in the country, but later carved out "travel corridors", which exempted travellers arriving from certain countries from having to self-isolate
World 17.08.2024
France and Netherlands added to UK travel quarantine list
The hall will likely be far emptier than last year if US President Donald Trump speaks at the next United Nations General Assembly in person
World 17.08.2024
Trump says could give UN speech even if other leaders stay away
Party foul: Airbnb is cracking down on rowdy parties over problems with neighbours and coronavirus fears
World 17.08.2024
Party's over: Airbnb restricts under-25s in UK, France and Spain
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