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Category: World
Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says Ukraine
Ukraine has tried to evacuate areas of Sumy region near the Russian border, but many civilians have refused to leave.
Venezuela accuses US of ‘extortion’ over seizure of oil tankers
An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called to discuss the US seizure of two tankers.
Zelensky moves towards demilitarised zones in latest peace plan for Ukraine
On the key question of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas, Zelensky says a “free economic zone” is a potential option.
An alleged drug cartel and a murdered witness: South Africa’s police corruption probe
Allegations of graft and political interference in the police have been aired at public hearings.
Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests
Recent deadly protests in Bangladesh are further straining Delhi’s already frayed tied with Dhaka.
Have the American Pope and the American administration fallen out?
Why the Catholic Church and Donald Trump’s government are at odds over immigration policy.
Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out
Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.
UN experts urge Iran to stop execution of woman activist
Zahra Tabari, 67, was sentenced to death after a trial that lasted less than 10 minutes, her family says.
Brazil’s Supreme Court allows Bolsonaro to leave prison for surgery
Former president is granted permission to leave jail for a hernia operation on Christmas Day.