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US steps up warnings to Guatemalan officials about interference in country's election
The U.S. is sending stronger signals to Guatemalan authorities to back off interference in the country's current election. MEXICO CITY — With Guatemalan authorities appearing to ramp up their interference in the country's presidential election, including last week's raids of the election tribunal offices and the anti-corruption candidate's party offices, the U.S. is sending stronger…
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with Russian defense minister on military cooperation
North Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un has met with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu for discussions on military issues and the regional security environment SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to discuss Military issues and the regional security environment, state media…
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El Salvador plans mass trials for those imprisoned in gang crackdown
New rules passed by El Salvador’s congress will allow courts to try accused gang members in group trials, in an effort to expedite tens of thousands of criminal cases for those detained under the country’s crackdown on street gangs SAN SALVADOR — New rules passed by El Salvador’s congress Wednesday will allow courts to try…
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An alliance of Indian opposition parties — called INDIA — joins forces to take on Modi
India’s fractured opposition parties have joined forces in a rare show of unity and formed an alliance to unseat the popular but polarizing prime minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party NEW DELHI — India’s popular but polarizing prime minister, Narendra Modi, has a fondness for abbreviations that create buzz around his…
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Belarusian journalist sentenced to 6 years in prison for reporting on the opposition
A prominent journalist in Belarus has been sentenced to six years in prison, the latest step in a years-long crackdown on opposition figures, independent journalists and human rights activists TALLINN, Estonia — A prominent journalist in Belarus was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison, the latest step in a years-long crackdown on opposition figures,…
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Putin promises African summit that Russia will make maximum efforts to avert a food crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told leaders and officials from most African countries that his nation is making full efforts to avert a global food crisis despite concerns that its withdrawal from a deal allowing grain shipments from Ukraine will… ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin told leaders and officials from most African…
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Shell earnings top $5 billion. But that's nearly half what it pulled in months ago
Shell has reported that it earned nearly $5.1 billion in the second quarter LONDON — Shell reported Thursday that it earned nearly $5.1 billion in the second quarter, nearly half what the oil and natural gas giant pulled in during the first three months of the year as energy prices have plunged. The British energy…
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Russian helicopter crashes in Siberia, killing 4 people on board and injuring 10
Russian emergency officials say a helicopter has crashed in Siberia, killing four and injuring 10 of those on board MOSCOW — A helicopter crashed in the Siberia region of Russia on Thursday, killing four of the people on board and injuring 10, Russian emergency officials reported. The Mi-8 helicopter caught fire as it was landing…
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Fighting intensifies in southeastern Ukraine with Kyiv claiming gains in its counteroffensive
Fierce fighting is raging in southeastern Ukraine, where a Western official says Kyiv has launched a major push and Russian President Vladimir Putin says “hostilities have intensified significantly.” KYIV, Ukraine — Fierce fighting raged Thursday in southeastern Ukraine, where a Western official said Kyiv has launched a major push and Russian President Vladimir Putin said…
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Sweden's prime minister is concerned about a new wave of applications to burn religious books
Sweden’s prime minister says that police have received several permit applications for the burning of religious texts in the country next week STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s prime minister said Thursday that police have received several permit applications for the burning of religious texts in the country next week, and that he fears this may escalate tensions…