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Portuguese police clash with housing protesters, arrest 13

Riot police with dogs stormed protest camps in Lisbon and Porto early Sunday, charging demonstrators with batons, arresting 13 people and leaving dozens injured in the latest confrontation over Portugal's housing crisis.

Thousands protest in India's capital against voter roll revision

Thousands joined a protest led by opposition politicians in India's capital on Sunday, renewing demands for the country's election chief to resign over an overhaul of voter lists they say unfairly benefits the ruling party.

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Fear and hope under fire in Ukrainian village near Russian border

Waving his arms in a state of agitation, a man asks Ukrainian soldiers if he can safely cross the remains of a destroyed bridge in the village of Ruska Lozova near the Russian border.

Biden reestablishes US troop presence inside Somalia

President Joe Biden has ordered the reestablishment of a US troop presence in Somalia to help local authorities combat the Al-Shabaab militant group, a senior American official told reporters Monday.

Kremlin critic Navalny appeals against nine-year jail sentence

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was due on Tuesday to appeal a nine-year prison sentence he was handed in March on charges that he and his allies say are politically motivated.

UK to unveil unilateral plans for post-Brexit trade in N.Ireland

Britain will detail Tuesday how it plans to overhaul post-Brexit trade rules in Northern Ireland which have sparked a political crisis in the province, amid fears it is risking a UK-EU trade war.

Rattled by Russia, Finns flock to military training

On a windy military island off Helsinki, people from all walks of life are spending their weekend doing military training, as volunteer numbers soar and Finland readies to join NATO to protect itself from Russia.

Biden's visit to racist massacre site will highlight US extremism

When President Joe Biden visits the site of a racist massacre in upstate New York on Tuesday, he'll confront not only the shocking deaths of 10 Black people but warn against an ideology that "tears at the soul" of the country he promised to unite.

US announces easing visa, family remittance restrictions for Cuba

The United States said Monday it is easing restrictions imposed during former president Donald Trump's administration on travel to Cuba and on the sending of family remittances between the United States and the communist island.

Mali junta says it thwarted coup attempt

Mali's military junta on Monday said it thwarted an attempted coup last week led by army officers and supported by an unnamed Western state.

Biden's visit to racist massacre site will highlight US divisions

When President Joe Biden visits the site of a racist massacre in upstate New York on Tuesday, he'll confront not only the shocking deaths of 10 Black people but a growing sense that extremism is pulling at the fabric of US society.

Biden announces new plan to ease housing shortage, lower costs

Faced with a shortage of homes that has driven up prices and rents, President Joe Biden's White House on Monday unveiled a plan to improve housing supply and affordability.

Venezuela's opposition announces presidential primaries for 2023

Venezuela's main opposition on Monday announced primaries in 2023 to elect a single candidate to stand against incumbent Nicolas Maduro in the country's next presidential election.

Double standard in Europe's treatment of Ukrainian, African migrants: IFRC president

The president of the Red Cross and Red Crescent societies on Monday rebuked what he said was Europe's starkly different treatment of African migrants compared to those from Ukraine.

Colombian rebels announce election ceasefire

Colombia's last recognized rebel group on Monday announced a 10-day ceasefire to allow presidential elections this month to pass off peacefully.

New French PM: technocrat and Macron loyalist

Elisabeth Borne, who is taking the reins of President Emmanuel Macron's government as the first female prime minister in over 30 years, is an experienced technocrat who enjoys the full confidence of the French leader.

Macron names first French female PM in over 30 years

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday named Labour Minister Elisabeth Borne as his new prime minister, the first woman to head the French government in over 30 years, the Elysee said in a statement.

El Salvador gang arrests top 30,000 in 50 days

El Salvador has arrested more than 30,000 suspected gang members since President Nayib Bukele in March launched his "war" on criminal groups terrorizing the country, police said on Monday.

Macron set to name new French PM ahead of parliament contest

French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Monday handed his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, part of a widely expected reshuffle to make way for a new government that could be the first led by a woman in more than 30 years.

Colombian rebels announce presidential election ceasefire

Colombia's last remaining recognized rebel group on Monday announced a 10-day ceasefire to allow presidential elections later this month to pass off peacefully.

Putin warns Finland, Sweden over NATO as Ukraine braces for eastern assault

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Finland and Sweden on Monday to expect a "response" for applying to join NATO as Ukraine braced for a new push by Moscow's forces in its eastern Donbas region.

Sweden enters 'new era' with NATO bid

Sweden on Monday officially announced it will apply for NATO membership as a deterrent against Russian aggression, entering a "new era" as it reverses two centuries of military non-alignment.

EU counterparts push Hungary on Russia oil ban

EU foreign ministers pressed Hungary on Monday to drop resistance to a proposed oil embargo to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, as Budapest put a 15 billion euro price tag on making the move.

Macron set to name new French PM ahead of polls

French Prime Minister Jean Castex is expected to tender his resignation on Monday to President Emmanuel Macron and make way for a new government that looks set to be headed by a woman for the first time in more than 30 years.

Cuban couple's exile reflects disillusioned generation

Until recently, Raul Prado and Aidana Hernandez believed in change. Cuba was opening up internet access and there was a whiff of freedom in the air.

Kamala Harris leads high-level US team to meet new UAE leader

US Vice President Kamala Harris was Monday leading a high-level delegation to meet the United Arab Emirates' new president, who takes over after his half-brother's death, following months of strained ties between Washington and the oil-rich Gulf state.

McDonald's to exit Russia, sell business in country

American fast-food giant McDonald's will exit the Russian market and sell its business in the increasingly isolated country, the company said Monday.

Jerusalem bishop condemns 'police invasion' at journalist's funeral

The Catholic archbishop in Jerusalem on Monday strongly criticised Israel's "police invasion" last week of a Christian hospital ahead of the funeral of slain Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh.

Swedish, Finnish MPs debate NATO membership

Lawmakers in Finland and Sweden on Monday debated their respective NATO bids, as the two neighbours prepare to submit applications this week as a deterrent against Russian aggression.

New Thatcher statue egged in hometown

A new statue of Britain's late former prime minister Margaret Thatcher was fenced off on Monday following an egg-throwing protest shortly after it was installed in her hometown.

Renault hands Russian assets to Moscow in nationalisation first

French automaker Renault has handed over its Russian assets to the Russian government, both parties announced Monday, marking the first major nationalisation since the onset of sanctions over Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine.

Iran says awaits US response to nuclear talks 'solutions'

Iran said on Monday it awaited the US response to "solutions" discussed with the EU envoy for breaking a stalemate in talks aimed at restoring the 2015 nuclear deal.

Somalia's foreign partners hail peaceful election of new president

Somalia's international partners on Monday welcomed the election of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who takes office after months of political instability and faces crises including a violent insurgency and devastating drought.

Shell-shocked families refuse evacuation from Ukraine front

The giant policeman in military fatigues and combat helmet was losing patience with the tiny woman staring at his chest and flatly refusing to evacuate from the Ukrainian front.

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