Italy joining China's Belt and Road Initiative was atrocious move, defence minister says
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says the Belt and Road scheme has not benefitted his country.
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Russia storm: High winds kill 10 in central Volga region
Eight of the victims died when trees fell on their campsite near a lake in Mari El region.
1970-01-01 08:00
Niger coup leader warns regional and Western powers against military intervention
Coup supporters protest outside the French embassy, shouting "Long live Russia" and "Down with France".
1970-01-01 08:00
Wagner-backed CAR leader asks voters to abolish term limits
The opposition is boycotting the poll and says Faustin-Archange Touadéra wants to be leader for life.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada wildfire: Firefighter dies tackling British Columbia blaze
An evacuation order is in place for towns near the US border as fires there swirl out of control.
1970-01-01 08:00
Moscow drone attack briefly shuts Vnukovo airport
Russian officials say one person has been injured after two drones crashed into offices
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Ukraine war: Putin says Russia does not reject peace talks
Kyiv and Moscow have previously said they will not negotiate without certain preconditions.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Texas town caught in the middle of America's border battle
Eagle Pass is the front line in a showdown over migrants between Texas and the federal government.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Chilean band speaking out against police violence
All of the band's musicians were left partially or totally blinded by projectiles fired by police.
1970-01-01 08:00
Europe fires: How Canadair pilots battle the Mediterranean blazes
Water bombers have become a cornerstone of the fight – but flying them requires courage and skill.
1970-01-01 08:00
US nurse and child kidnapped in Haiti, says charity
The US State Department is aware of reports and is in 'regular contact' with Haitian authorities.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why it's getting easier to be a single mum in China
How rule changes and financial independence is helping unmarried women to keep their babies.
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