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Russian trial of US reporter Gershkovich reaches final stages
A Russian court will on Friday hear closing arguments in the expedited espionage trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich, a case that his employer and the White House have denounced as a sham.
New Gaza strikes after Netanyahu vows more pressure on militants
Palestinians on Thursday mourned relatives killed in overnight Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip, where Israel's prime minister has vowed to intensify the pressure on militants even as demands grow for him to reach a deal that would free hostages.
Rwanda's Kagame re-elected with 99.18 percent of votes
Rwanda's all-powerful President Paul Kagame has been re-elected to a fourth term in office with 99.18 percent of the vote, according to full provisional results published Thursday.
Europe stocks shrug off Wall Street retreat
Europe's major stock markets rose Thursday, with London energised by the previous day's oil price surge, while Asia stumbled after Wall Street retreated on growing tech sector concerns.
Brexit preparations hit UK's pandemic planning: inquiry report
Preparations for a possible no-deal Brexit contributed to the UK's lack of readiness for a global pandemic, a public inquiry into the government's handling of Covid-19 concluded on Thursday.
Zelensky rejects attempts to cut deals with Russia after Orban visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday slammed any attempts to cut deals with Moscow behind Kyiv's back, after Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
China's leaders vow to fight 'risks' plaguing economy
China's leadership vowed Thursday to resolve "risks" plaguing the economy, state media said, but were yet to offer any concrete steps to pull the country out of its financial woes.
Ivory Coast tilts economy from farming to natural resources
The discovery of huge deposits of natural resources including oil, gas and gold in the Ivory Coast is pushing the country’s economy in a new direction as it explores its underground potential.
Zelensky urges 'unity' behind Ukraine at European summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called for Europe to stay united in support of Kyiv as he arrived for a summit in Britain with leaders from around the continent.
South Africa's president to lay out new government plans
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lay out the new government's vision for South Africa on Thursday, opening parliament after elections in May forced his long-ruling ANC into an uncomfortable coalition.
Vietnam president handed power as party leader seeks medical care
Vietnam's communist regime handed the reins of power Thursday to the country's largely ceremonial president, as 80-year-old leader and party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong temporarily stood down for health reasons.
Vietnam leader taking break to 'focus' on health, caretaker assigned: party
Vietnam's 80-year-old leader and Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong will take a break to "focus" on his health, the party said on Thursday.
Trump to rally unified Republicans in rousing convention finale
Donald Trump will get the red carpet treatment Thursday as he accepts the Republican nomination to run for US president in a hotly-anticipated speech capping a historic party convention dominated by the weekend attempt on his life.
UK hosts summit eyeing chance for European 'reset'
New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts dozens of European leaders on Thursday as he gets to work repairing relationships strained by the Conservatives' tumultuous Brexit years.
Russian court resumes trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich
US reporter Evan Gershkovich's espionage trial restarted on Thursday in Russia, a case that his employer and the White House have labelled a sham.
Teens for Trump? Republicans eye gains among US youth
Caden Schaefer-Rose will only just be 18 by the time of November's US election, but he is determined to cast his very first presidential vote -- for Donald Trump.
Bangladesh students reject PM olive branch after deadly protests
Bangladesh students vowed Thursday to continue nationwide protests against civil service hiring rules, rebuffing an olive branch from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who pledged justice for seven killed in the demonstrations.
Donald Trump's crazy year
After obliterating his Republican rivals, becoming the first former president convicted of a crime and surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump caps off a crazy year with his coronation as the Republican Party's presidential nominee.
Trump's VP pick J.D. Vance stakes position as Republican future
J.D. Vance's formal nomination Wednesday as Donald Trump's running mate completes a remarkable transformation for a 39-year-old senator now seen as the future face of the Republican party.
Vance praises gun-owning 'mamaw' in major Republican speech
Donald Trump's running mate J.D. Vance delved into his personal history for his big speech at the Republican convention Wednesday -- and no family member earned a bigger cheer than his gun-totin' grandma.
Republican VP pick woos US working class in convention speech
Donald Trump's vice presidential pick J.D. Vance lit up the Republican National Convention Wednesday with a speech leaning heavily on his personal story as he sought to connect his turbulent upbringing with the hardships faced by millions of Americans.
Trump VP pick takes center stage at Republican convention
Donald Trump's vice presidential pick J.D. Vance lit up the Republican National Convention Wednesday with a speech leaning heavily on his personal story as he sought to connect his turbulent upbringing with the hardships faced by millions of Americans.
Trump VP pick pledges 'new path' at Republican convention
Donald Trump's vice presidential pick J.D. Vance lit up the Republican National Convention Wednesday with a speech leaning heavily on his personal story as he sought to connect his turbulent upbringing with the hardships faced by millions of Americans.
Asian markets drop with Wall St as Biden sparks fresh chip fears
Asian markets sank with Wall Street on Thursday after a warning from the White House that it would target firms supplying China with key semiconductor technology, and Donald Trump's comments on crucial chip supplier Taiwan.
EU chief von der Leyen faces crunch parliament vote
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will face a make-or-break vote on Thursday when the European Parliament will decide whether to hand her another term helming the bloc's executive arm.
Kenya police patrol Haiti capital after more forces arrive
Kenyan police patrolled Haiti's capital in armored vehicles Wednesday, a day after the arrival of 200 additional personnel from the African country as part of a multinational security mission, local officials said.
Biden tests positive for Covid, fueling health worries
US President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid with mild symptoms Wednesday, shortly after conceding he would consider dropping his reelection bid if doctors diagnosed him with a serious medical condition.
Biden tests positive for Covid as age worries mount
US President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid on Wednesday, shortly after conceding that he would consider dropping his troubled reelection bid if he was diagnosed with a serious medical condition.
Republican VP pick salutes Trump ahead of key speech
J.D. Vance bashed President Joe Biden, assailed the media and saluted Donald Trump's bravery Wednesday in remarks ahead of a keynote address to grassroots Republicans to accept his nomination as the party's vice-presidential candidate.
Wall Street stocks hit by China worries, pullback in tech
Wall Street's main indices mostly tumbled Wednesday as fears of heightened trade tensions with China hit tech stocks.
Biden says could quit race if 'medical condition' emerged
US President Joe Biden said he could drop his reelection bid if doctors found he had a medical condition, as a top Democrat on Wednesday urged the 81-year-old to step aside.
Leading Democrat piles pressure on Biden to quit race
Joe Biden faced fresh turmoil Wednesday as a heavyweight Democrat urged him to abandon his reelection bid and a backlash grew over plans for a virtual nomination before the party conference.