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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces no further action over ‘Partygate’ scandal
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London Campaigners have branded a decision to take no further action against British Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the "Partygate" scandal a "terrible insult." Downing Street revealed on Thursday that Johnson has...
Indian court frees killer of ex-Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
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New Delhi India's top court on Wednesday granted the release of a man convicted of killing former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, 31 years after his imprisonment. The Supreme Court invoked extraordinary powers t...
Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, Prime Minister tells crisis-hit nation
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Colombo, Sri LankaSri Lanka's new prime minister said on Monday the crisis-hit nation was down to its last day of petrol, as the country's power minister told citizens not to join the lengthy fuel queues that have ga...
France names first female Prime Minister in 30 years
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Paris Elisabeth Borne has been named the new Prime Minister of France, the first time in 30 years that a woman has held the position. Borne will replace Jean Castex in the role, the Elysée Palace said in a statement ...
Israeli police will investigate ‘events’ surrounding funeral of Palestinian journalist: Minister
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Jerusalem Israeli police say they will hold an investigation "into the events that ensued during the funeral" procession of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on Friday. "Unfortunately, during the course of th...
Defense Secretary Austin speaks with Russian defense minister for first time in months, urges ceasefire
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The call between Austin and his Russian counterpart is the first since Feb. 18, according to Kirby. It’s also the first since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, which has now lasted 79 days. "Secretary Austin ...
Finland president, prime minister urge the country to apply for NATO membership ‘without delay’
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"NATO membership would strengthen Finland’s security," Finland President Sauli Niinistö and Prime Minister Sanna Marin said in a joint statement. "As a member of NATO, Finland would strengthen the entire defence alli...
Thailand to giveaway one million free cannabis plants to households, minister says
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The Thai government will distribute one million free cannabis plants to households across the nation in June to mark a new rule allowing people to grow cannabis at home, its health minister has said. Health Minister...
Lithuanian foreign minister says Putin and Russian regime must be removed to stop ‘warmongering’
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Washington Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said the removal of not only Vladimir Putin, but the entire regime that supports him, is necessary to stop Russia's "warmongering" and predicted the Kreml...
Sri Lanka’s prime minister resigns amid protests over economic crisis
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Colombo, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned on Monday, following weeks of protests against his government. The country has been rocked by civil unrest since March, with demonstrations at...
US women could get abortions in Canada if Roe v. Wade falls, Canadian minister says
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Karina Gould, minister of families, children and social development, made the offer during an appearance on CBC News on Tuesday. Host Vassy Kapelos pressed Gould on whether American women would have the option. "I do...
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stands by ‘denazification’ claims, dismissing Zelenskyy’s Judaism
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The Italian news channel Zona Bianca pressed Lavrov on the issue during an interview Sunday, asking him how Russian President Vladimir Putin can claim he is trying to "denazify" Ukraine when Zelenskyy is Jewish. RUSS...
Ex-Russian foreign minister says Putin may use nukes; Ilhan Omar accused of hating Christians for Easter tweet
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‘WHY DO YOU HATE CHRISTIANS?’ - Rep. Ilhan Omar expressed outrage over a video of Christians singing on a plane, leading many Republicans to attack her anti-Christian bigotry. Continue reading … BRUTAL DEATH - A 51-y...
Former Russian foreign minister reveals precisely when Putin may pull trigger on nuclear weapons
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"They could be used, but in very, very specific situations," former Russian foreign minister Andrei Kozyrev told Fox News Digital. "If Russia or one of those countries really threatened in their hearts – existentiall...
Pakistan’s parliament votes in opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif as Prime Minister
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Islamabad, Pakistan Pakistan's lawmakers voted in opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif as the country's new Prime Minister on Monday, after Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote over allegations of poor governanc...
Boris Johnson: UK Prime Minister says transgender women should not compete in female sports
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that transgender women should not compete in female sports in comments he said he knew could be seen as "controversial." "I don't think that biological males should be compet...