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Ukrainian soldiers fire an anti-aircraft gun at a position near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine. Photo: PAP/EPA/SERGEY SHESTAK

LIVE: Day 347 of Russian aggression against Ukraine

Odesa restored power to critical infrastructure after a fire broke out at an overloaded substation.  see more
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Photo: PAP/EPA/KATIA CHRISTODOULOU

Cypriots vote in presidential elections

The election is unlikely to produce a clear winner, setting the stage for a runoff on February 12.  see more
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Peru engulfed in violence amid government protest

Protesters are demanding the resignation of President Boluarte, the shutdown of Congress, a new constitution, and early elections.  see more
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Photo: PAP/EPA/OLEG PETRASYUK

LIVE: Day 346 of Russian aggression against Ukraine

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Over half million households in Odesa lost power as fighting continues

The head of the national energy company, Ukrenergo, and the energy minister have been sent to Odesa to assess the damage.  see more
Politics Sat, 22:22
Purported Chinese spy balloon flies above in Charlotte, North Carolina, on February 4, 2023. It was shot down later that day. Photo: Peter Zay/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

U.S. shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon

Dramatic spying saga that drew a spotlight on worsening Sino-U.S. relations ends with a pop.  see more
Politics Sat, 21:46
Photo: Balima Boureima/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

At least nine killed in extremist attack on Niger refugee camp

Tahoua, a city near the Niger-Burkina Faso border, has been repeatedly attacked by groups linked to Al-Qaeda and ISIS.  see more
Politics Sat, 21:18
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Anti-government protesters on Sri Lanka's Independence Day

Protesters gathered outside the suburbs of the capital, Colombo, to voice their dissatisfaction with the government.  see more
Politics Sat, 18:51
Prisoner exchange at an undisclosed location in Ukraine. February 4, 2023. Photo: PAP/EPA/MINISTRY OF DEFENCE OF UKRAINE HANDOUT

116 Ukrainian POWs, bodies of two British volunteers returned in prisoner swap

Ukraine and Russia traded almost 200 prisoners of war in a swap on Saturday.  see more
Politics Sat, 16:11
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Former Israeli Ambassador to Poland, Shevah Weiss dies at 87

Shevah Weiss was awarded Poland’s highest order, the Order of the White Eagle as well as the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit.  see more
Politics Sat, 15:29
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Kremlin attempts to buy votes of African countries at UN: RU independent media

Russian authorities try to bribe African countries to vote in its favor at the UN, according to “Mozhem Obyasnit”, an independent Russian medium.  see more
Politics Sat, 14:36