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American citizen held in Iran for more than six years released to seek medical treatment, UN spokesperson says
CNN — An elderly American wrongfully held in Iran for more than six years has been permitted to leave the…
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Russia withdraws troops after Ukraine encircles key city
KYIV, Ukraine — After being encircled by Ukrainian forces, Russia pulled troops out Saturday from an eastern Ukrainian city that…
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Latvia’s centrists are predicted to win national vote
HELSINKI — Latvia held a general election Saturday amid divisions over Russia’s attack on Ukraine among the Baltic country’s sizable…
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Mexican navy helicopter crashes, killing 3 marines
MEXICO CITY — The Mexican Navy said Saturday that three marines were killed and two others were injured after a…
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At the Monaco Yacht Show, there’s no sign global turmoil is hurting sales
Monaco (CNN) — The world is in turmoil. The specter of global conflict lurks on the horizon. Energy prices are…
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Russia blindfolds, detains Ukraine nuclear plant chief
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces blindfolded and detained the head of Europe’s largest nuclear plant, Ukraine’s nuclear power provider said…
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Gunfire erupts again in Burkina Faso day after 2nd coup
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Gunshots rang out Saturday in Burkina Faso’s capital amid signs of lingering tensions a day after…
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Orlene expected to be hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast
MEXICO CITY — Tropical Storm Orlene is expected to grow into a hurricane by Saturday as its heads for an…
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Western push on China, Russia at UN rights body faces test
GENEVA — Western countries are leading a rare two-pronged push at the U.N.’s main human rights body to better scrutinize…
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Brazil votes on Sunday. Here’s what to know
CNN — As election day approaches in Brazil, the two leading presidential candidates – former president Luiz Inacio Lula da…
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