G7 summit opens amid lower expectations, protests

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ELMAU, Germany, June 27: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) kicked off their three-day annual summit on Sunday in Schloss Elmau in south Germany's Bavarian Alps amid lower expectations...

Bangladesh's Padma Bridge opens to traffic

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DHAKA, June 26: The Padma Bridge built by a Chinese enterprise held an opening ceremony here on Saturday in Bangladesh. In her inauguration ceremony speech, Prime Minister Sheikh ...

At least 17 found dead in South Africa nightclub

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JUNE 26: Bodies were found at the Enyobeni Tavern early on Sunday, and reports say several people were injured. "The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investig ...

Russia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missiles

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JUNE 26: He said Iskander-M systems "can fire ballistic and cruise missiles, both conventional and nuclear types". The systems have a range of up to 500km (310 miles). ...

Severodonetsk: Ukrainian forces told to retreat from key eastern city

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JUNE 24: The city is the focus of Russia's invasion as Moscow tries to take control of large parts of east Ukraine. "Remaining in positions that have been relentlessly...

EU awards Ukraine and Moldova candidate status

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JUNE 24: "Today marks a crucial step on your path towards the EU," Mr Michel said, describing the European Council's decision as a "historic moment". Ukrai ...

U.S. to send Ukraine more rocket systems in new weapons package

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WASHINGTON, June 24: The United States will provide Ukraine with an additional 450 million U.S. dollars' worth of security assistance, including four more advanced rocket systems, the Department of Defense...

Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar ex-leader sent to solitary confinement

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JUNE 23: The 77-year-old Nobel laureate was arrested when the military ousted her elected government in February 2021. For the past year she has been held at an undisclosed...

Droupadi Murmu: Who is the BJP nominee for Indian president

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JUNE 23: The 64-year-old former teacher, who comes from Odisha (Orissa) state, has spent decades with the BJP and had a stint as a state governor. If elected, she...

IN PICS: Afghanistan earthquake

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KATHMANDU, June 23: Afghanistan's Taliban government has appealed for more international help to cope with the devastating earthquake that's feared to have killed at least 1,000 people. ...

EU leaders to back Ukraine as candidate at Brussels summit

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JUNE 23: Ukraine applied days after the Russian invasion in February, and the process has since moved at a record speed. Its ambassador to the EU told the BBC...

Brics summit: Members push for global clout amid Ukraine war

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JUNE 23: The group, which owes its name to the initials of its five member states - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - is holding its annual summit...

Afghan earthquake: At least 920 people killed and 600 wounded, officials say

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JUNE 22: Pictures show landslides and ruined mud-built homes in eastern Paktika province, where rescuers are scrambling to treat the injured. In remote areas, helicopters have bee ...

Afghanistan earthquake: At least 250 killed and scores wounded in Paktika province

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JUNE 22: Pictures shared on social media showed people on stretchers, rubble and ruined homes in Paktika province. A local government official told the BBC the death toll of...

India's ruling alliance announces Draupadi Murmu as its presidential candidate

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NEW DELHI, June 22: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the ruling alliance in India, said on Tuesday that Draupadi Murmu will be its candidate for the presidential election scheduled to...