Counting starts in Liberia presidential run-off vote
The president, ex-footballer George Weah, faced a second round of voting after October's election.
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Finland accuses Russia of aiding illegal migrant crossings
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo says Russian officials helped some asylum seekers reach the Finnish border.
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Republican tempers flare as US House weighs bill to avert shutdown
Hours before an expected vote, Kevin McCarthy was accused of elbowing a fellow Republican
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Footballer Luis Díaz reunited with father after kidnapping
The Liverpool footballer cried as he hugged his father who was held by Colombian ELN rebels for 12 days.
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Rwanda genocide: Former doctor on trial in France
A former gynaecologist from Rwanda has gone on trial accused of genocide and crimes against humanity.
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Mali troops seize key rebel stronghold Kidal, army says
Kidal has been a bastion for the Tuaregs, one of the groups behind the political and security crises.
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Secret $40m deal links Abramovich to Putin's 'wallets’
A money trail emerges after the former Chelsea owner denied a financial relationship with Russian leader.
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Arab and Muslim leaders blame West for Gaza misery
Leaders accuse the US and other powers of hypocrisy over Israel's actions and warn of repercussions.
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Iceland volcano: What could the impact be?
An eruption is thought imminent but its impact depends on where magma breaches the surface.
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Gaza war: US and UK raise pressure on Israel to protect hospitals
US and UK say civilians must protected, as Israel shows video it says shows a Hamas base under one medical facility.
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Ukraine war: EU set to miss target of a million shell rounds
Germany's defence minister says a pledge to tackle Ukraine's shortage will not be met.
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Takarazuka Revue: Japan theatre company sorry 'overworked' actress took her life
The all-female Takarazuka Revue apologised for "loss of life" but has not offered compensation.
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