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Fiji PM vows to respect election result, as vote gets under way
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama vowed to respect the outcome of Fiji's election Wednesday, as he faced a rival ex-coup leader looking to end his 16 years in power and pivot away from China.
EU wants to 'reconnect' with Southeast Asia amid Ukraine war
EU leaders meet their counterparts from Southeast Asia for a summit in Brussels on Wednesday, looking to bolster ties in the face of the war in Ukraine and challenges from China.
As Peru protests continue, court denies ex-president's release appeal
A court in Peru Tuesday rejected an appeal by former president Pedro Castillo to be freed from detention on charges of rebellion and conspiracy, as officials warned protests demanding his release could spiral out of control.
'Love is love': Biden signs same-sex marriage protections into law
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a bill granting federal protections to same-sex marriage, with a large crowd of guests gathered at the White House to celebrate the legislative milestone.
US plans to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine: media
The Pentagon is finalizing plans to send Patriot missile batteries that can shoot down incoming missiles to Ukraine, US media reported Tuesday.
Japan to radically overhaul defence policy on China threats
Japan is expected to announce its biggest defence overhaul in decades this week, hiking spending, reshaping its military command and acquiring new missiles to tackle the threat from China.
Biden signs same-sex marriage protections into law
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a bill granting federal protections to same-sex marriage, with a large crowd of guests gathered at the White House to celebrate the legislative milestone.
Denmark has a new government, six weeks after elections: PM
Denmark will finally have a new government six weeks after inconclusive elections with a left-right alliance forged after tortuous negotiations, prime minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday.
Fiji polls open under media blackout
Polls opened in Fiji Wednesday in a high-stakes election contest between two ex-military coup leaders that is being seen as a test of the country's democracy and of China's quest for Pacific influence.
Rolling red carpet to Africans, US warns of 'destabilizing' China, Russia
The United States warned Tuesday that China and Russia were destabilizing Africa with their growing inroads as it rolled out the red carpet to the continent's leaders and pledged billions of dollars in support.
EU energy ministers push gas price talks into next week
EU ministers meeting in Brussels on Tuesday narrowed differences over a proposed cap on natural gas prices, but kicked talks on the issue into next week to finalise "technical" details.
Roma boy shot by Greek police dies
A 16-year-old Roma boy shot in the head by Greek police has died of his injuries, the hospital where he was being treated said Tuesday.
S.Africa's Ramaphosa dodges cash-in-sofa scandal impeachment process
South Africa's scandal-engulfed President Cyril Ramaphosa will not face an impeachment inquiry after easily surviving Tuesday a vote in parliament that could have initiated proceedings to remove him from office.
French court jails suspects in 2016 Nice terror attack
French judges on Tuesday ordered prison terms for eight suspects charged in the harrowing 2016 terror attack in Nice, where a suspected Islamist attacker rammed his truck into a night-time crowd celebrating the July 14 national holiday.
As unrest roils Peru, detained ex-president vows to 'never give up'
Former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo, who was removed from office and arrested last week on charges of rebellion and conspiracy, insisted Tuesday he would "never give up" his cause.
Sam Bankman-Fried: crypto rock star facing life in jail
Sam Bankman-Fried has had a dizzying fall from top of the heap in the world of cryptocurrencies to staring down a hefty jail sentence on a raft of fraud charges.
French left-wing hopeful grounded after domestic violence ruling
A prominent young leader of France's hard-left party was handed a suspended four-month prison sentence Tuesday for slapping his wife, prompting a humiliating parliamentary exclusion from colleagues as they attempt to mount a viable opposition to centrist President Emmanuel Macron.
S.Africa's Ramaphosa dodges impeachment vote in parliament
South Africa's scandal-engulfed President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday easily survived a vote in parliament on whether to initiate impeachment proceedings that could have forced him out of office.
Ukraine secures 1 bn euros in aid 'to get through winter'
Ukraine's Western allies pledged an additional one billion euros ($1.1 billion) in emergency winter aid on Tuesday, responding to pleas from President Volodymyr Zelensky to help the country withstand Russia's onslaught against its energy grid.
French left-wing hopeful on ice after domestic violence ruling
A prominent young leader of France's hard-left party was handed a suspended four-month prison sentence Tuesday for slapping his wife, prompting a parliamentary exclusion from colleagues just as they attempt to mount a viable opposition to centrist President Emmanuel Macron.
Guinea ex-dictator says gave no order in 2009 massacre
Guinean ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara denied at a long-awaited trial on Tuesday that he had given any orders to initiate a 2009 massacre in which hundreds of people were slaughtered or raped.
S.Africa parliament holds crunch Ramaphosa impeachment debate
South African MPs on Tuesday started debating whether to initiate proceedings that could force out President Cyril Ramaphosa over allegations he concealed a huge cash theft at his farm.
Footballer union 'sickened' as Iranian player risks death sentence
The world union of professional footballers FIFPRO said it was "shocked and sickened" by the risk of Iranian footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani being sentenced to death in connection with protests which have shaken the country for three months.
A 27-storey walk home: Ukraine power cuts bring lifts to a halt
When Viktor Dergai moved into his 27th floor flat more than a year ago, he and his family were excited for the picturesque views of Kyiv their new home promised.
French-Moroccan ties marked by affection and tensions
France and Morocco have a relatively relaxed post-colonial relationship but ties are still not without tensions that risk being exposed when their national football sides clash in a World Cup semi final in Qatar.
Ghana reaches $3 billion IMF deal
Ghana on Tuesday agreed on a $3 billion credit deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the country's battle to end its worst economic crisis in decades.
EU parliament sacks vice president charged in Qatar bribe probe
The European Parliament on Tuesday sacked one of its own vice presidents amid corruption accusations allegedly linked to World Cup host Qatar, as the institution tries to contain the scandal.
UK announces new sanctions against Russia and Iran
The UK on Tuesday announced new sanctions against senior Russian military commanders, as well as Iranians involved in the producing and supplying drones to target Ukraine.
Beijing 'shocked' by attack on Afghan hotel hosting Chinese visitors
Beijing said Tuesday it was "shocked" by a deadly attack on a Kabul hotel popular with Chinese business visitors, adding that five of its nationals were wounded.
Ghana reaches $3 bn deal with IMF
Ghana on Tuesday agreed on a $3 billion credit deal with the International Monetary Fund as part of the country's battle to end its worst economic crisis in decades.
Turkey ends tanker dispute linked to Russian price cap
Turkey said Tuesday it has cleared up a dispute linked to a Western price cap on Russian crude that had stalled the passage of tankers through the Bosphorus and Dardanelle straits.
Zelensky urges 800 mn euros in Ukraine winter help
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said Ukraine needed emergency aid for its energy sector totalling around 800 million euros to help his country survive Russia's bombing of its civilian infrastructure.