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Dominican Republic votes for president in poll overshadowed by Haiti crisis
Polls opened in the Dominican Republic on Sunday, where President Luis Abinader is poised for comfortable reelection on the back of widespread support for his tough stance on migration from troubled neighbor Haiti.
Deadly bombs hit Gaza as US security envoy visits Israel
An Israeli strike in Gaza killed 31 people Sunday, the Palestinian civil defence agency said, as US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan was visiting for talks on the brutal conflict and post-war scenarios.
Hundreds protest Taiwan's ruling party on eve of inauguration
Hundreds in Taipei rallied to protest four more years under a Democratic Progressive Party administration on Sunday, the eve of Taiwan's inauguration of president-elect Lai Ching-te.
French forces smash roadblocks in bid to clear key New Caledonia road
French forces smashed through about 60 road blocks to clear the way from conflict-stricken New Caledonia's capital to the airport but have still not reopened the route, a top government official said Sunday.
Russian exiles in Georgia inspired by protests but scared
Stood in the middle of a Tblisi demonstration, Russian emigre Ivan looked on with a tinge of nostalgia as thousands of Georgians protested against a highly-controversial law targeting NGOs and the media.
France mounts 'major operation' to open route to New Caledonia's restive capital
French forces launched a "major operation" on Sunday to regain control of a key road linking New Caledonia's capital Noumea to the main international airport, after a sixth night of violent unrest.
Taiwan's next president goes shrimp fishing with foreign guests
They might have bigger fish to fry, but Taiwan's next president and vice president spent the eve of their inauguration on Sunday dangling rods over a murky pond at a shrimp fishing farm.
Taiwan coast guard ramps up island patrols ahead of inauguration
Taipei's coast guard ramped up patrols over the weekend around its outlying islands that have seen increased presence of Chinese vessels, the agency said Sunday, the eve of Lai Ching-te's inauguration as Taiwan's new president.
French forces look to open route to New Caledonia's restive capital
French forces launched a "major operation" on Sunday to regain control of a road linking New Caledonia's capital Noumea to the main international airport, after a sixth night of violent unrest.
Dominican Republic's vote is dominated by Haiti crisis
Dominican President Luis Abinader is poised for comfortable reelection Sunday on the back of widespread support for his tough stance on migration from troubled neighbor Haiti.
Zelensky expects Russia offensive in northeast Ukraine to intensify
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told AFP in an exclusive interview he expects Russia to step up its offensive in the northeast and warned Kyiv only has a quarter of the air defences it needs to hold the front line.
UN says 800,000 have fled fierce fighting in Rafah
Heavy clashes and bombardment rocked the southern Gaza city of Rafah on Saturday, as the United Nations said 800,000 people had been "forced to flee" an Israeli assault on Hamas militants.
S.Africa's Zuma stages rally despite candidacy doubts
Graft-tainted former South African president Jacob Zuma staged a huge election rally Saturday, vowing to return to power despite a legal challenge to his candidacy.
Fierce fighting on streets of Gaza's Rafah
Heavy clashes and bombardment rocked Rafah on Saturday, as Israel pressed an assault against Hamas militants that has led hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to flee the southern Gaza city.
New Caledonia 'under siege' as French troops bid to restore order
French Pacific territory New Caledonia was "under siege" Saturday, the mayor of its capital Noumea said, with another person killed in rioting that has left six dead over six days.
Threats and bullets: Mexico's candidates risk lives to compete
The warning left Margarita Galan with no choice but to abandon her mayoral bid in a Mexican town where three candidates have already been murdered ahead of June elections.
Pope leads forum for peace in Italy's Verona
Pope Francis presided over a forum for peace Saturday during a visit to Verona, home to the warring Montague and Capulet families in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".
Israeli leaders split over post-war Gaza governance
New divisions have emerged among Israel's leaders over post-war Gaza's governance, with an unexpected Hamas fightback in parts of the Palestinian territory piling pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Fighting rages in Gaza's Rafah after first aid delivery via pier
Heavy clashes and bombardment Saturday rocked Gaza's southern city of Rafah, witnesses said, as the Israeli military announced the first 310 pallets of humanitarian aid had entered the besieged territory via a US-built pier.
Sri Lanka Tamils mark 15 years since end of civil war
Sri Lanka's minority Tamil community marked 15 years since the end of the island nation's civil war on Saturday in an emotional ceremony that proceeded despite fears authorities would attempt to prevent its staging.
One more killed in French archipelago as troops try and restore order
One more person was killed Saturday and two injured in France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia as security personnel tried to restore order after a fifth night of riots and looting that has now claimed six lives.
Ukraine's young soldiers voice support for mobilisation law
For "Mammoth", a military drone pilot on the Ukrainian front, a new mobilisation law aiming to increase troop numbers that comes into force on Saturday cannot come soon enough.
French troops try to restore order in crisis-hit New Caledonia
Hundreds of French security personnel tried to restore order in the Pacific island territory of New Caledonia on Saturday, after a fifth night of riots, looting and unrest.
Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future
At a sprawling vehicle test centre in the English countryside, a hydrogen-powered Grenadier 4x4 made by Ineos Automotive grips steep and rugged tracks, showcasing its off-road capabilities.
Slovakia reels from PM's shooting as suspect goes to court
The suspect charged with the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected on Saturday before a penal court that will decide whether to hold him in pre-trial detention.
Zelensky expects Russian offensive in northeast Ukraine to intensify
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an exclusive interview with AFP on Friday he expects Russia to step up its offensive in the northeast and warned Kyiv only has a quarter of the air defences it needs to hold the front line.
Zelensky warns Russia could step up offensive: AFP interview
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview with AFP on Friday warned Russia could intensify its offensive and said Kyiv would only accept a "fair peace" despite the West's calls for a quick solution.
Key points from Zelensky's interview to AFP
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to AFP Friday about the main challenges facing his country: a new Russian assault, Western aid, a lack of soldiers, an upcoming peace summit and an Olympic truce.
Russia presses offensive into Ukraine but holds off key city
Russian forces pressed ahead Friday with an offensive into northeast Ukraine but President Vladimir Putin said there were no current plans to occupy the key city of Kharkiv.
'Nice for them': White House jokes about Putin, Xi meeting
The White House said Friday that it had not seen any surprising advance in relations between China and Russia despite Vladimir Putin exchanging a hug with Xi Jinping on a visit to Beijing.
Colombian ex-president Uribe before court in witness tampering case
Alvaro Uribe became on Friday Colombia's first ex-president to be hauled before a court, charged with witness tampering.
Irish president hits out at UK govt 'Troubles' law
Ireland's president on Friday hit out at new UK legislation designed to draw a line under the violence during Northern Ireland "Troubles", 50 years on from the biggest single-day loss of life in that period.