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US midterms: The 10 key races that will de­cide fate of the Sen­ate
With 35 Sen­ate seats up for grabs, Re­pub­li­cans are push­ing to re­gain con­trol of the cham­ber to frus­trate Biden’s agen­da.
Published On 17 Oct 2022

The Other Russia-West War: Why Some African Countries are Abandoning Paris, Joining Moscow
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The moment that Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was ousted by his own former military colleague, Captain Ibrahim Traore, pro-coup crowds filled the streets. Some burned French flags, others carried Russian flags. This scene alone represents the current tussle underway throughout the African continent.

A few years ago, the discussion regarding the geopolitical shifts in Africa was not exactly concerned with F...

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Kanye West eyes buying conservative-linked Parler
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The social network says the rapper will help build an “uncancelable” ecosystem with “all voices welcome”

Hip hop star and businessman Kanye West has agreed in principle to acquire social media platform Parler. The decision was announced after the rapper, who has legally changed his name to Ye, was suspended on Instagram and Twitter.

“This deal will change the world, and change the way the world thinks about free speech,” Parler CEO George Farmer said in a statement on Monday. 

He added that “Ye is making a groundbreaking move into the free speech media space and will never have to fear being removed from social media again.”...

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Locals in EU country resist plans to house more refugees – media
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Austria has reportedly almost run out of space to shelter asylum seekers in the wake of the conflict in Ukraine

The massive influx of refugees and asylum seekers, including those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine, has pushed Austria’s accommodation capacities to the limit, the newspaper Kronen Zeitung reported on Monday. The Alpine nation of just 8 million has already resorted to setting up tent camps due to the lack of free space – a measure that has been met with heavy criticism by locals.

The federal authorities have set up at least 25 eight-person tents in various parts of the country, 23 of which are alr...

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Top 10 news: EU sanctions Iran’s Morality Police, UK scraps almost all tax cut plans, and more
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What you should know about the drones Rus­sia is re­port­ed­ly us­ing
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Un­like those that re­turn to base once mis­siles are launched, sui­cide drones are de­stroyed in an at­tack.
Published On 17 Oct 2022

Ukraine of­fi­cial con­demns Iran over Russ­ian drone at­tacks
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Kyiv calls for EU sanc­tions on Iran hours af­ter Ukraine cities were hit by swarms of ‘kamikaze’ drones, killing 4.
Published On 17 Oct 2022

Swe­den’s par­lia­ment elects PM backed for first time by far right
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Ulf Kris­ters­son’s gov­ern­ment will be sup­port­ed in par­lia­ment by the anti-im­mi­gra­tion, na­tion­al­ist Swe­den De­moc­rats.
Published On 17 Oct 2022

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Fight­er jet crash­es into Russ­ian build­ing in Yeysk city
A large blaze en­gulfed the build­ing, stoked by the jet fuel, and fire­fight­ers were on the scene.
Published On 17 Oct 2022

US wants prison term for ex-Trump aide
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Prosecutors recommended a custodial sentence and steep fine, citing Steve Bannon’s alleged lack of cooperation

Former Trump campaign manager Steve Bannon should serve six months in prison and pay $200,000 in fines for his conviction on contempt of Congress charges, federal prosecutors recommended in a Monday court filing.

The erstwhile presidential adviser was found guilty in July of two counts of contempt for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Friday. 

Because Bannon “...

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Serbia explains refusal to sanction Russia
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If Belgrade targeted Moscow with restrictions, the West would demand it “gives up on Kosovo next,”  president Aleksandar Vucic has said

Should Serbia acquiesce to Western pressure and join anti-Russia sanctions over the Ukraine conflict, the move would only embolden the West in its demands, President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday.

Speaking at the anniversary of Serbia’s Security Intelligence Agency (BIA), Vucic claimed that the nation has never been in as difficult a position as it is now. However, he said, if Belgrade were to support anti-Russia sanctions, it would not be very helpful.

The Serbian leader insisted Western cou...

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US ‘ally’ astonished by accusations of siding with Moscow
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Saudi Arabia’s defense minister has implied that Washington, not Kiev, was behind the claim

Riyadh is perplexed by accusations that the Kingdom is “standing with Russia,” Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman said on Saturday. The prince implied that the rumors were the work of Washington, where the administration of US President Joe Biden reacted with shock to Saudi Arabia’s recent push for an oil production cut.

“We are astonished by the accusations that the kingdom is standing with Russia in its war with Ukraine,” Khalid tweeted on Sunday, adding:...

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