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Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Sign Sahel Security Pact

The three countries are struggling to contain Islamist insurgents linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group and have also seen their relations with neighbors and international partners strained because of the coups

2 Ships Head to Ukraine's Black Sea Ports to Load Grain, Official Says

Five vessels have so far left the port of Odesa, using the corridor that hugs the western Black Sea coast near Romania and Bulgaria

Iran Security Forces Deter Demonstrations Honoring Amini in Kurdish Areas

Security in Iran's mostly Kurdish areas appears to have deterred large-scale protests, but human rights groups report confrontations in several areas of the country

Ukraine Confirms New Allegations Against Magnate Kolomoisky

His new bail is the equivalent of $105 million

Poland, Hungary, Slovakia to Continue Own Bans on Ukraine Grain

European Commission had decided not to extend a ban affecting Ukraine's 5 EU neighbors

EU Steps in to Boost Amazon Rainforest Protection Plan

The money and coordination are intended to help curb deforestation

US, UK, Canada Issue Iran Sanctions Before Anniversary of Amini's Death

In announcing the sanctions, the entities and EU cite the widespread and often violent crackdown on protests

Mexican Journalist in US Wins Asylum Appeal, Media Group Says

North Korea's Kim Tours Russian Fighter Jet Plant

Russia has gone out of its way to publicize Kim's visit and drop repeated hints about the prospect of military cooperation with North Korea

Hackers Say They Stole 6 Terabytes of Data From MGM, Caesars Casinos

Casinos did not respond to requests for comment on the amount of data that was breached

Congolese Government Watching Detained Journalist's Case, Official Says

Local and international rights groups have expressed concern about Stanis Bujakera's detention, calling it an attack on press freedom

Brazil's Supreme Court Convicts First Defendant in January 8th Trial to 17 Years in Prison

The trial was the opener of a first batch of four people directly involved in the invasions

Beijing Blasts 'Protectionist' EU Probe as China EV Stocks Slide

Critics accused China of flooding global markets with electric cars that had artificially low prices because of huge state subsidies.

UN: Hundreds Killed in Ethnic Attacks in Sudan's West Darfur

United Nations human rights chief puts blame on Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allied militia

UK Man, Accused of Spying for China in Parliament, Says He's Innocent

London's Metropolitan Police said on Sunday two men had been arrested in March under the Official Secrets Act.

Israel Sees South Lebanon Airport as Iran-Backed Springboard for Attacks

Defense minister shows aerial images of airport to pursue 'terrorist objectives'

UK Scientist Who Created Dolly the Sheep Clone Dies at 79

Ian Wilmut's death on Sunday, years after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, was announced by the University of Edinburgh, where he worked

US Expects Blinken Will Host China's Top Diplomat Wang Yi Before Year-End

New Mideast Corridor Would Include Trains to India, Delhi Says

The multinational rail and ports deal, which includes as members the United States, Saudi Arabia, India, the European Union and the United Arab Emirates, is being viewed as a response to China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative

Google's Rivals Get Day in Court As Momentous US Antitrust Trial Begins

DuckDuckGo has long complained that Google's tactics have made it too tough to get people to use their search engine on mobile phone, will be one of many rivals to online search giant eyeing a once-in-a-generation antitrust trial set to begin Tuesday