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More than 190 million voters are choosing between an incumbent president lauded for his infrastructure projects and a fiery nationalist with links to a brutal dictatorship
World
12.08.2024
Indonesia votes as 'everyman' president battles firebrand ex-general
Young recruits based on the Baltic island of Gotland, seen here undergoing routine training, are at the forefront of Sweden's efforts to bolster its military as Stockholm worries about Russian intentions in Europe and the Baltic
World
12.08.2024
Amid worries over Russia, Sweden returns troops to Baltic island
'Talon out': Benin President Patrice Talon has faced protests over free-market reforms and changes to the electoral code
World
12.08.2024
Benin votes - but with no opposition to choose from
Top policymakers huddled in Beijing last month announced major plans to support the flagging economy
World
12.08.2024
China GDP growth steadies at 6.4% in first quarter
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The fire at Windsor Castle started when a curtain was ignited by a spotlight pressed against it
World 12.08.2024
Skill shortage could hold up Notre Dame rebuild: UK architect
Demonstrators gather during a protest by state TV employees against censorship in the capital Algiers
World 12.08.2024
Algeria protests loosen stranglehold on media
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has so far resisted opposition pressure to step down and call early elections
World 12.08.2024
Crisis deepens in Nicaragua a year into anti-Ortega protests
US President Donald Trump has issued the second veto of his presidency, overriding a congressional resolution directing him to end US support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen
World 12.08.2024
Trump vetoes bill to end US support for Saudi-led Yemen war
Pet cats allowed outdoors are nearly three times as likely to become infected with pathogens or parasites than those confined to quarters
World 12.08.2024
For its health and yours, keep the cat indoors
In 2018, some 470 inmates escaped in 70 prison breaks in Venezuela, according to the prisoners rights group A Window to Freedom
World 12.08.2024
Venezuelan prison sees 65 inmates escape on Caribbean island
Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (C, pictured February 2019) discussed "regional developments" with Saudi Arabia's King Salman and his powerful son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
World 12.08.2024
Saudi king hosts Abu Dhabi crown prince amid Sudan turmoil
World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva says abolishing the myriad of obstacles for African women to become entrepreneurs must be a priority on a continent where poverty continues to grow
World 12.08.2024
World Bank making women's entrepreneurship a priority
Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar made a hush-hush visit to the Pentagon amid strains in the US-Turkey relationship over Ankara's plan to buy a Russia missile defense system
World 12.08.2024
Turkish Defense Minister makes unannounced visit to Pentagon
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