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UN 'alarmed' by deadly Tanzania election violence

The United Nations on Friday urged Tanzania's security forces to refrain from using unnecessary force against demonstrators and demanded investigations into election-related violence, after polls descended into deadly chaos.

Key dates in the fall of Britain's former prince Andrew

Key dates in the life of Andrew, King Charles III's younger brother, who has been stripped of his royal titles over allegations stemming from his friendship with US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein:

Pakistan says ceasefire holds after Afghan govt 'assurances'

Pakistan said on Friday that a ceasefire with Afghanistan was holding after receiving "assurances" from Kabul, a day after Turkey announced a fresh round of peace talks would take place there next week.

Fentanyl, beans and rare earths: takeaways from Trump-Xi's 'great meeting'

From a deal to reduce tariffs slapped on China to planned cooperation on ending the war in Ukraine, here's what Beijing and Washington say was achieved during Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's first face-to-face talks in six years:

France arrests five new suspects over Louvre heist: Prosecutor

French police have arrested five more people, including a prime suspect, over this month's daring Louvre museum robbery, the Paris prosecutor said on Thursday.

Trump orders US to start nuclear weapons testing

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he had ordered the Pentagon to start nuclear weapons testing on a level with China and Russia -- just minutes before opening a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Xi says reached 'consensus' with Trump on trade

President Xi Jinping said China has reached a consensus with the United States on economic and trade issues, state media reported, after meeting Thursday with US leader Donald Trump.

Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead in trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Haiti, and Jamaica, where roofless homes, fallen utility poles, and water-logged furniture dominated the landscape on Wednesday.

Pakistan warns Afghanistan of a stern response to any new militant attacks

Pakistan’s defence minister warned Afghanistan on Wednesday that any new “terrorist or suicide attack” by militants on Pakistani soil would draw a stern response, hours after talks between the two countries in Istanbul failed to secure a peace agreement.

North Korea touts missile tests as Trump visits South Korea

North Korea said Wednesday that it has conducted successful cruise missile tests, the latest display of its growing military capabilities and one that came a day before U.S. President Donald Trump visited South Korea.

At least 40 bodies found in Rio favela after massive anti-drug raid

Residents of a favela in Rio de Janeiro lined up more than 40 bodies at a plaza in their low-income neighbourhood on Wednesday, a day after the bloodiest police operation in the city's history, AFP reported.

Trump says 'it's too bad' he can't run for a third term

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that “it’s too bad” he’s not allowed to run for a third term, conceding the constitutional reality even as he expressed interest in continuing to serve.

Reduced US military presence in Europe an 'adjustment': NATO

NATO said Wednesday it had been informed in advance of US plans to reduce some of its troops deployed on the alliance's eastern flank, describing the move as an "adjustment" and nothing "unusual".

Pakistan says peace talks with Afghanistan 'failed'

Pakistan said Wednesday that peace talks with Afghanistan had failed, in a blow to hopes for a lasting truce after the South Asian neighbours' deadliest border clashes in years.

US will cut some troops in Europe: Romania

Washington has told Romania and allies it will reduce some US troops deployed on NATO's eastern flank, the Romanian defence ministry said Wednesday, a move a NATO official swiftly downplayed to AFP.

China says Xi, Trump to have 'in depth' talks on 'major issues'

China said that leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump will have "in depth" talks on "major issues" Thursday, as expectations grew for their high-stakes talks in South Korea.

Dutch vote in test for Europe's far right

The Dutch headed to the polls Wednesday for a snap election seen as a litmus test for the strength of the far right, which has made powerful gains across Europe.

Troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown: US Vice President

Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday he believes U.S. military members will be paid at the end of the week, but did not specify how the Trump administration will reconfigure funding in the second-longest government shutdown.

World far off track to meet climate goals: UN

The UN estimated Tuesday that nations' carbon-cutting pledges imply a far-from-sufficient 10-percent emissions cut by 2035, cautioning that it was unable to provide a robust global overview after most countries failed to submit their plans on time.

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica as its strongest storm in recorded history

Hurricane Melissa was set to pummel Jamaica on Tuesday as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.

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