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Chad leader vows to free 12 accused in 2022 'coup bid'
Chadian leader General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Friday promised to free a dozen men accused last December of trying to mount a coup.
Argentine President Fernandez says will not stand for reelection
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez announced Friday he will not stand for reelection in October's vote -- a surprise move that deepened uncertainty in the crisis-wracked country.
NATO believes Ukraine can retake land as allies mull new support
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Friday he was confident Ukraine could regain ground in a much-anticipated counter-offensive, as allies vowed unwavering support for Kyiv at a key meeting hosted by the US.
Stocks wobble at end of uncertain week
European and US stock markets wobbled on Friday as dealers digested mixed data and looked forward to more corporate earnings reports.
UK deputy PM resigns over bullying claims
Dominic Raab announced he was stepping down on Friday as UK deputy prime minister after being faulted in a workplace bullying inquiry, dealing a fresh blow to the beleaguered Conservatives.
Eastern EU farmers fume over Ukraine grain influx
Angel Vukodinov fumes over the piles of unsold sunflower seeds in his granary in central Bulgaria. Like other farmers in eastern EU nations, he blames an influx of Ukrainian grain for the mess.
Street battles in Sudan capital as Eid ceasefire calls ignored
The forces of two rival generals fought intense street battles in Sudan's capital Khartoum on Friday, witnesses reported, as the warring parties ignored appeals for an end-of-Ramadan ceasefire.
UK deputy PM resigns after most bullying claims upheld
UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab announced his resignation on Friday after bullying claims against him were upheld in a report, a fresh political shock for Britain's Conservatives.
Ukraine allies vow strong backing at key talks
International backing for Ukraine holds "strong and true", US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said Friday, as he opened a meeting in Germany with allies to discuss further support for Kyiv.
Republican hopeful DeSantis to visit Japan, Israel
Florida governor Ron DeSantis has announced an international tour of several key US allies, building momentum for an expected White House bid.
Equity markets track Wall St losses on rate, recession fears
Asian and European markets fell Friday on lingering recession worries as data indicated the US economy was slowing down, while Federal Reserve officials pressed their case for further rate hikes to battle stubborn inflation.
Heavy gunfire in Sudan as Eid ceasefire calls ignored
Sudan's warring forces battled Friday with heavy gunfire and explosions in the capital Khartoum and elsewhere in the country, as they ignored appeals by world powers for an end-of-Ramadan ceasefire.
Steely resolve keeps east Ukraine doctor on call
Alla Trubacheva has lived in east Ukraine since she trained as a doctor more than four decades ago but is now having doubts that the battle-scarred industrial town of Siversk is still for her.
US Supreme Court to weigh in on abortion pill access
The US Supreme Court was poised to wade into the divisive battle over the abortion drug mifepristone with a ruling due Friday on lower court-ordered restrictions on the widely used pill.
Clashes in Sudan despite calls for Eid ceasefire
Sudan's warring forces clashed again in the nation's capital early Friday, with bombing and shelling reported in several areas of Khartoum, as they ignored appeals by world powers for an end-of-Ramadan ceasefire.
Tough at home, steady abroad: Six months of Italy's Meloni
Six months after taking the helm of Italy's most right-wing government since World War II, Giorgia Meloni has talked tough on domestic issues but not rocked the boat internationally.
Western allies to meet as Ukraine urges more support
The United States will host a meeting in Germany on Friday to discuss further support for Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed Western allies to send more fighter jets and long-range missiles.
China FM warns of 'dangerous consequences' of Taiwan criticism
Criticising China over Taiwan will have dangerous consequences, Foreign Minister Qin Gang warned Friday, as he insisted Beijing is a "growing force for peace and justice".
UK foreign secretary cuts New Zealand visit short over Sudan crisis
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said Friday he had cut short a visit to New Zealand to return to London to address the spiralling conflict in Sudan.
Asian markets track Wall St losses on rate, recession fears
Asian markets fell Friday on lingering recession worries as data indicated the US economy was slowing down, while Federal Reserve officials pressed their case for further interest rate hikes to battle stubborn inflation.
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch drops January 6 defamation case in Australia
Fox Corporation chief executive Lachlan Murdoch on Friday dropped a high-profile defamation case against an Australian website that accused his family's conservative media empire of fuelling the 2021 US Capitol riots.
World leaders emboldened Sudan's warring generals: analysts
Two warring generals whose rivalry has plunged Sudan into bitter conflict were for years legitimised by an international community more focused on appeasement than on accountability, experts say.
Military cooperation in spotlight as S. Korea's president heads to US
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol heads to Washington Monday, as the allies bolster military cooperation -- including with US regional partner Japan -- over North Korea's expanding nuclear weapons programme.
Japan wants 'constructive, stable' ties with China: PM
Japan wants "constructive and stable" ties with China and calls on Beijing to behave "responsibly", the country's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in an interview Thursday.
Acclaimed director Milo Rau brings 'Antigone' to the Amazon
He has been called "the most controversial director in theater," so it's no surprise Milo Rau's latest project is graphic and visceral: an updated version of "Antigone" transposing the Greek tragedy to the Amazon rainforest and reenacting a bloody massacre.
Biden, Macron talk to ease tensions after French leader's China trip
US President Joe Biden and President Emmanuel Macron signaled efforts Thursday to ease tensions in the wake of the French leader's recent remarks on Taiwan and the European security relationship with Washington.
Lavrov thanks Cuba for 'full understanding' on Ukraine invasion
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday thanked Cuba for its "full understanding" over the war in Ukraine as he began a visit to the island nation during his tour of Latin American allies.
UN says up to 20,000 have fled Sudan fighting for Chad
The United Nations said Thursday up to 20,000 people had fled escalating violence in Sudan to seek safety in Chad, many of whom lacked basic needs such as food, water and shelter.
Sudan deaths mount as army chief rules out talks
Explosions and gunfire resounded in Sudan's capital Thursday as fighting between the forces of two rival generals showed no signs of abating ahead of festivities marking the end of Ramadan.
Brazil's Lula visits Europe amid row over Ukraine comments
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leaves Thursday for his first trip to Europe since taking office in January, amid a row with Western nations over his recent comments on the Ukraine war.
'Storm is coming': new Ukraine brigade trains for counteroffensive
A Ukrainian brigade that vows to "destroy Russian troops" simulated a skirmish in the woods near Kyiv on Thursday, as the country pushes ahead with plans for a counteroffensive.
Uganda gov't lawyers advise president not to sign anti-gay bill
Lawyers for the Ugandan government have advised President Yoweri Museveni not to sign a draconian anti-gay bill passed by parliament last month as he met with ruling party lawmakers on Thursday to discuss the controversial legislation.