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Vladimir Putin is facing stiffer opposition than expected -- both inside and outside Ukraine

Five days into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it seems things haven't gone exactly to plan for Vladimir Putin so far.Western intelligence officials briefed repeatedly ov

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US says Russia has added 7,000 troops along Ukraine border, despite claims of pullback

Russian forces massed along Ukraine's borders have increased by approximately 7,000 troops in recent days, the United States alleged Wednesday evening, despite claims f

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Biden on Ukraine situation: 'Things could go crazy quickly'

President Joe Biden on Thursday urged Americans in Ukraine to leave the country immediately, warning that "things could go crazy quickly" in the region."American citize

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Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan agree on full cessation of hostilities on border

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have agreed on a full cessation of hostilities on the border, Sputnik reported on Friday citing the Kyrgyz border service."During the negotiat

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​US accuses Russia of recruiting officials in attempt to take over Ukrainian government

The United States accused Russia of recruiting current and former Ukrainian government officials to attempt to take control of Ukraine's government as it unveiled new s

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China, Iran vow to launch implementation of comprehensive cooperation plan

China and Iran announced the launch of the implementation of the comprehensive cooperation plan between the two countries during a meeting between Chinese State Council

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Fed sees rate hikes 'sooner' as inflation spikes

The Federal Reserve Board building, Washington, D.C., U.S., July 1, 2020. /CFP The U.S. Federal Reserve officials last month expressed concerns about the impact of Omicron variant of the coron

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South African firefighters to withdraw as parliament fire contained

The South African government stated on Wednesday that firefighters will assess the possibility of a total withdrawal from its parliament buildings, as the fire that destroyed various parts of the pre

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Iran warns U.S. of revenge if murderers of Soleimani go unprosecuted

People gather for a commemoration ceremony during a vigil marking the second anniversary of killing of Qassem Soleimani at Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran, Iran, January 3, 2022. /CFP Iranian

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U.S. raid entails withdrawal of foreign force: Iraqi militia chief

A man waves a flag bearing portraits of slain top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani (R) and slain Iraqi commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis during a demonstration commemorating the second anniversary

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UK struggles to articulate Brexit vision 12 months after withdrawal

CFP Editor's note:Freddie Reidy is a freelance writer based in London. He studied history and history of art at the University of Kent, Canterbury, specializing in Russian history and internat

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Three out of six nuclear plants in Germany shut down

A nuclear power plant is pictured in Gundremmingen, southern Germany on Feb 26, 2021. /AFP Germany has closed three of its last six nuclear power stations as it moves towards completing its wi

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Demonstrators demand withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq

Demonstrators gathered in Iraq's capital, Baghdad, on Saturday, demanding the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country.They also commemorated the Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani and deputy chief

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UK: Iran faces 'last chance' to restore nuclear deal as Vienna talks resume

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi faces a “last chance” to negotiate a return to the 2015 nuclear deal following an abortive meeting last week that has all but convinced

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APD | Ground realities in Afghanistan

Author: Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan, Sinologist (ex-Diplomat), Editor, Analyst, Non-Resident Fellow of CCG (Center for China and Globalization), National University o

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U.S. envoy on Afghanistan to meet Taliban leaders in Doha next week

The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan will visit Doha next week for two weeks of meetings with leaders of the Taliban, State Department spokesperson Ned Price

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US says it will resume talks with Taliban next week

The United States will resume talks with the Taliban next week in Qatar, addressing among other issues the fight against terrorism and the humanitarian crisis in Afghan