Putin touts solidarity with China in Xi's pitch for new world order as crisis grips Middle East
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday touted his country's deep alignment with China as he appeared on stage as guest of honor at a global gathering in Beijing, where Chinese leader Xi Jinping pitched his vision for a reshaped world order.
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Drone attack on Syria military college leaves dozens of casualties
Drones laden with explosives hit a military college graduation ceremony in Syria's western city of Homs on Wednesday, leading to dozens of causalities, Syria's defense ministry said in a statement.
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King finally gets to meet the crowds in Bordeaux
The monarch's final day of the state visit to France sees a warmer and more relaxed reception.
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King Charles impresses Paris while the rest of France shrugs
The BBC's Hugh Schofield finds the French public not as interested in the royal visit as parliamentarians.
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King's France visit mixes PR, politics and security
The royal state visit is intended to reinvigorate the relationship between France and Britain.
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Nobel Foundation reverses decision to invite Russia to prize ceremony following backlash
The Nobel Foundation has U-turned on a controversial decision to invite the ambassadors of Russia, Belarus and Iran to the Nobel Prize award ceremony after facing widespread criticism.
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Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash
National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks.
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Deployment ceremony for Nikki Haley's husband takes place in South Carolina
The official deployment ceremony for a South Carolina Army National Guard brigade that includes Michael Haley, the husband of Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, is set to take place Saturday in Charleston.
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