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Justin Trudeau's future as the Canadian prime minister is looking increasingly shaky
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suffered another setback. His Liberal Party lost a Parliament seat that it had held for most of the…
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Israeli minister says military operation needed for Lebanese border
A potential larger war between Israel and the Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah may be approaching, remarks made by the Israeli government…
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Protesters Rally in France Against Prime Minister Barnier
Demonstrators gather under the statue of Marianne, a symbol of the French Republic, during a protest opposing the appointment of a new…
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Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as prime minister
PARIS (AP) — Thousands of protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday, responding to a call from a far-left party leader who…
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Brazil's Lula fires minister accused of sexual harassment
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday fired his human rights minister, Silvio Almeida, following claims that he sexually…
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Italy's culture minister resigns after admitting an affair with a ministry consultant
MILAN (AP) — Italy’s culture minister resigned Friday days after tearfully acknowledging an affair with a ministry consultant that…
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France's new prime minister twice voted against gay rights and critics won't let him forget it
PARIS (AP) — As soon as Michel Barnier was named France's new prime minister, critics found a skeleton in his closet. Back in 1981, the…
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Brazil's human rights minister under fire over sexual harassment allegations
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s government has asked Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida to “provide clarifications” to investigators…
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Canadian opposition party ends support agreement with Prime Minister Trudeau's Liberals
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — An opposition party in Canada ended a support agreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government…
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Doctored videos of Indonesian finance minister promote 'free cash' hoax
Manipulated videos of Indonesia's finance minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati apparently promising to give away cash to people who "like and…
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State interior minister mulls knife ban at large festivals
Following a knife attack in the western German city of Siegen, the state government's interior minister is considering increased security…
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Brazil's government to end 2024 within fiscal target tolerance band, finance minister says
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Friday that the government should close this year within the…
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Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen: 'We live in the century of Africa'
Denmark intends to significantly expand its engagement in Africa, also aiming to counteract the influence of China and Russia on the…
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Solingen regional interior minister calls for stricter border checks
Following the fatal knife attack in Germany's Solingen, the interior minister for the state of North Rhine Westphalia, where the city is…
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Spain's prime minister visits Canary Islands to discuss irregular migration and unaccompanied minors
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s leader met with the regional president of the Canary Islands on Friday to discuss irregular migration as…
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Rescue for struggling German shipyard 'within reach,' minister says
German Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Thursday that a deal to rescue the struggling Meyer Werft shipyard from…
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Russia's former deputy defense minister detained on corruption charges loses an appeal
FILE - Deputy Defense Minister Dmitry Bulgakov, left, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, center, and Chief of the General Staff Valery…
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Japan Should Keep Rates, Prices Moving, Prime Minister Hopeful Kato Says
(Bloomberg) -- Japan should aim for interest rates and prices to “keep moving,” according to Katsunobu Kato, a potential candidate for the…
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Thailand elects its youngest-ever prime minister
[Source] Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, became Thailand’s youngest prime minister on Friday, stepping into a role previously held by her…
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Lebanese premier meets French minister, hopes for de-escalation
Lebanon's acting Prime Minister Najib Mikati expressed hope on Thursday for de-escalation at the Lebanese border with Israel in order to…
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Israeli minister Ben-Gvir in provocative visit to the Temple Mount
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, head of a far-right religious party in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition…
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Israeli defence minister warns Iran, Hezbollah against retaliation
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday warned Iran and the Lebanese Hezbollah militia to avoid retaliatory strikes against…
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Former government embezzled billions, says Polish prime minister
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Friday accused the former Law and Justice (PiS) party of misappropriating billions in public funds…
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Canadian police arrest man after he allegedly make threats against prime minister online
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian police have arrested a man after he allegedly made threats against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau online. Police…