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Russia’s Medvedev ‘predictions’ showcase Moscow mentality - analysis
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A look back at the major African news stories of 2022
From the COP27 climate summit in Egypt to coups d'état in Burkina Faso and the French military withdrawal from Mali, FRANCE 24 takes a look at some of the news highlights from Africa this year.
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Putin calls Netanyahu as Zelensky visits Washington
Netanyahu told Putin "he hopes a way will be found quickly to end the war [with Ukraine] and the suffering caused by it."
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‘Qatargate’: European Parliament VP Eva Kaili stripped of role amid corruption scandal
The European Parliament voted on Tuesday to strip Eva Kaili of her role as vice president of the assembly after she and others were charged for allegedly receiving cash and gifts from Qatar in return for influencing decisions.
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'Still a hostage': Critics slam Biden over Griner prisoner swap that left Paul Whelan in Russia
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., also argued that Whelan’s release should have been part of prisoner swap.
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Viktor Bout speaks of time in US prison and his ‘value’ to Russia
The Russian was exchanged for basketball player Brittney Griner, after spending more than a decade behind bars in the US
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Jailed US basketball star freed by Russia
Jailed US basketball star Brittney Griner has been freed by Russia in a prison swap deal.
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Experts warns Turkey’s Russia-Ukraine juggling act could backfire
One country is hedging its bets on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, but experts warn it could come at a cost.
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Finland's Sanna Marin says Europe would be in trouble without US
Finnish PM Sanna Marin has said Europe is "not strong enough" to stand up to Russia's invasion of Ukraine on its own, and has had to rely on US support.
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China’s Xinjiang Region Has Been Locked Down for Months, Casting Shadow Over Zero-Covid Easing
A mother’s monthslong separation from young children illustrates challenges government faces in easing restrictions
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'Murder': Russia kills baby in sickening strike
Ukraine has accused Russia of terrorism after strikes killed a newborn baby at a maternity ward in the Zaporizhzhia region.
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Why Xi Jinping publicly rebuked Justin Trudeau, and what it means for Canada's relations with China
Chinese president expressed displeasure with prime minister leaking their G20 conversation to media
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Panic as Russian missiles hit Poland
Two people are dead and a village has been left terrorised after stray Russian rockets hit Poland.
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Pentagon says cannot confirm reports about missiles striking Poland
US military’s statement comes amid reports of a deadly explosion that killed at least two people on Poland’s border with Ukraine
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Will Turkey exploit Istanbul attack to bash US, Kurdish groups? - analysis
The rhetoric from Ankara now seems to suggest that Turkey will lash out at the US and also carry out attacks in Syria, mentioning Kobani, Tel Rifat, Qamishli and other cities that could be hit.
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US sends warplanes towards Iran – media
“The show of force” followed intelligence reports alleging that Tehran was planning to attack Saudi Arabia, the paper says
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Xi Jinping promises financial stability. He is not delivering it
China’s property crack-up causes problems elsewhere
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South hits back as North Korea fires most missiles in a day
North and South Korea have fired a number of missiles into waters near each other's coasts in a marked escalation of hostilities.
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World faces most dangerous decade since WW2 - Putin
The world faces "probably the most dangerous" decade since the end of World War Two, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned.
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Fuel protests gripping more than 90 countries
High costs of living are driving people to protest in the streets against crippling prices. The BBC has mapped all reported demonstrations over fuel since January 2021, revealing a huge increase in protests this year.
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