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Former French President Sarkozy begins a 5-year prison sentence for campaign finance conspiracy

PARIS: FORMER French President Nicolas Sarkozy entered a prison in Paris on Tuesday to begin serving a 5-year sentence for…

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Japan elects hardline conservative as first female PM

JAPAN: Sanae Takaichi has become Japan’s first female prime minister after winning a parliamentary vote in Tokyo on Tuesday. The…

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US pauses Russia sanctions push

US: US lawmakers have postponed any further debate on new penalties targeting Moscow until after President Donald Trump meets with…

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EU state to offer air corridor for Putin-Trump summit – foreign minister

BULGARIA: BULGARIA is ready to provide its airspace for Russian President Vladimir Putin to travel to the planned summit with…

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France: Louvre on lockdown after jewel robbery

FRANCE: THE flagship French museum remains closed one day after thieves absconded with millions in precious historic jewels. Police are…

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EU trying to derail Putin-Trump summit – Moscow

MOSCOW: The EU is doing everything in its power to undermine the upcoming summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and…

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Russian journalist returns home from Baku after months under arrest

RUSSIA: A Russian journalist detained in Azerbaijan earlier this year has been released and is returning home, Russia’s Foreign Ministry…

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Odinga and Nyerere: The economics of defiance

DAR ES SALAAM: RAILA Odinga’s demise marks more than the death of a political figure; it closes a generational loop…

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Japan coalition to back Takaichi as first woman PM

JAPAN: JAPAN’s ruling party and main opposition have agreed to form an alliance, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to…

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Thousands bid farewell to Raila Odinga in Bondo

KENYA: THOUSANDS of Kenyans have gathered at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University grounds in Bondo to attend the final memorial…

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