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Azerbaijan sets up first checkpoint on key route to Armenia
Azerbaijan on Sunday set up a checkpoint on the only land link between Armenia and the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave, sparking an angry response from its archrival Yerevan.
French rescue more than 100 from Sudan
More than 100 people have been evacuated from Sudan on the first French flight out of the war-hit country after a "complicated" rescue operation, French officials said on Sunday.
Kenya opposition says protests to resume
Kenya's opposition will resume anti-government protests from May 2, the party leader's spokesman told AFP Sunday, nearly three weeks after they were suspended following a government offer of dialogue.
Macron warns about Le Pen and regrets pensions campaign
French President Emmanuel Macron warned Sunday about far-right leader Marine Le Pen coming to power as he suggested that he should have got more involved in selling his unpopular pension reform to the country.
Anger as Chinese envoy questions post-Soviet nations
China's ambassador to France has sparked anger in eastern Europe and Ukraine while drawing a rebuke from Paris and the EU after questioning the sovereignty of post-Soviet countries.
Protesters in Paris rally against 'blood money' of Putin's minister
Anti-Kremlin protesters staged a rally in Paris on Sunday, urging the EU to slap sanctions on the socialite wife of the Russian deputy defence minister, who they accuse of bypassing sanctions.
Foreign nations scramble to evacuate citizens as Sudan battles rage
US and British forces on Sunday evacuated embassy staff and their families from battle-torn Sudan where deadly fighting raged into a second week between forces loyal to two rival generals.
Rescue operations to extract foreigners from Sudan
Battles raging in Sudan have sparked several foreign evacuation operations to rescue their citizens or embassy staff by road, air and sea.
US, other nations scramble to evacuate citizens as Sudan battles rage
US troops swooped in on helicopters to evacuate embassy staff from Sudan's battle-torn capital, President Joe Biden said Sunday, as other nations sought to help their citizens flee deadly fighting between rival generals.
UK to test alert system on millions of phones
The UK will conduct its first test of a new emergency alert service on Sunday, with millions of mobile phones set to emit a loud alarm and vibrate at 3:00pm (1400 GMT).
US and France evacuate citizens to escape Sudan battles
US troops swooped in on helicopters to evacuate embassy staff from Sudan's battle-torn capital, President Joe Biden announced Sunday, as other nations sought to help their citizens escape deadly fighting between rival generals.
Sudan's RSF says US embassy evacuated as fighting enters 2nd week
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces said Sunday it had "coordinated with" American troops to evacuate Washington's embassy in Khartoum, where fighting between the paramilitary group and the army entered a second week following a brief lull.
US embassy evacuated as Sudan fighting enters 2nd week
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces said Sunday it had "coordinated with" American troops to evacuate Washington's embassy in the country, where fighting between the paramilitary group and the army entered a second week following a brief lull.
Tens of thousands of Israelis again protest judicial reform plan
Tens of thousands of Israelis packed Tel Aviv streets on Saturday for the 16th consecutive week to protest government judicial reforms they see as an attack on democracy.
Thousands protest planned motorway in France
Thousands of protesters marched Saturday in southern France to denounce plans to build a new highway they say will pollute, add to global warming and threaten biodiversity.
Sudan fighting enters 2nd week as evacuations begin
More than 150 people from various nations reached the safety of Saudi Arabia Saturday in the first announced evacuation of civilians from Sudan, where fighting between the army and paramilitaries entered a second week following a brief lull.
Moscow expels over 20 German diplomats in tit-for-tat move
Russia on Saturday announced the tit-for-tat expulsion of over 20 German diplomats following the "mass" removal of Russian embassy staff from the country and accused Berlin of destroying ties.
Brazil's Lula visits Lisbon, at odds with Europe on Ukraine
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday was again at odds with Europe over Ukraine while pressing his first European tour since resuming office in January.
Thai opposition frames election as generational choice
Thailand's second-largest opposition party framed next month's elections as a generational choice between what it called on Saturday "a dark present and a bright future".
Brazil's Lula starts Europe visit amid Ukraine tensions
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday held talks with his Portuguese counterpart, kicking off his first European tour since resuming office in January, amid tensions with the West over the war in Ukraine.
Greek PM kicks off general election countdown
Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for the dissolution of parliament on Saturday, kicking off the countdown to general elections set for May 21.
Philippines raises concerns over Taiwan in talks with China
The Philippines' top diplomat has expressed his concern to Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang over escalating tensions in waters around Taiwan, Manila said on Saturday.
Fighting in Sudan enters a second week as truce breaks
Fighting in Sudan's capital entered a second week Saturday as crackling gunfire shattered a temporary truce, the latest battles between forces of rival generals that have already left hundreds dead and thousands wounded.
CERN takes first small steps towards giant particle accelerator
Europe's CERN laboratory has taken its first steps towards building a huge new particle accelerator that would eclipse its Large Hadron Collider -- and hopes to see light at the end of the tunnel.
Brazil's Lula to meet Portuguese president on Europe tour
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet Portugal's leader Saturday on his first European trip since taking office, which comes amid a row with the West over his recent comments on the Ukraine war.
Khartoum sees lull in fighting on first day of Eid
Street fighting between the forces of two rival generals eased in parts of Sudan's capital Friday, witnesses reported, after repeated calls for an end-of-Ramadan ceasefire to the nearly week-long conflict.
Vowing support, allies believe Ukraine can retake land
The United States and NATO said Friday they were confident Ukraine could regain ground in a much-anticipated counter-offensive, as they vowed unwavering support for Kyiv at a key meeting in Germany.
Chad leader vows to free 12 accused in 2022 'coup bid'
Chadian leader General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Friday promised to free a dozen men accused last December of trying to mount a coup.
Argentine President Fernandez says will not stand for reelection
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez announced Friday he will not stand for reelection in October's vote -- a surprise move that deepened uncertainty in the crisis-wracked country.
NATO believes Ukraine can retake land as allies mull new support
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Friday he was confident Ukraine could regain ground in a much-anticipated counter-offensive, as allies vowed unwavering support for Kyiv at a key meeting hosted by the US.
Stocks wobble at end of uncertain week
European and US stock markets wobbled on Friday as dealers digested mixed data and looked forward to more corporate earnings reports.
UK deputy PM resigns over bullying claims
Dominic Raab announced he was stepping down on Friday as UK deputy prime minister after being faulted in a workplace bullying inquiry, dealing a fresh blow to the beleaguered Conservatives.