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China's Xi Hosting Iranian President Amid Tensions with US

China's Xi Calls for Early Resolution of Iran Nuclear Issue

China has criticized Washington for withdrawing from nuclear deal and insists US should make first move in reviving pact

Afghan Journalists Win Case Against UK Government Over Relocation

Journalists have reported on Taliban and exposed corruption and abuse, resulting in numerous threats and attacks by Taliban fighters

Air India Seals 250 Plane Order With Airbus as Part of Mega Jet Deal

Acquisition also expected to include order for 220 Boeing planes, as the airline heralds a decades-long transformation under its new owners, Tata Group

Brazil Police Carry Out New Raids as Part of Jan. 8 Riots Probe 

Sixth phase of an operation launched last month aimed at identifying people who participated in, funded or fostered the riots, in which a mob invaded and ransacked the Congress, presidential palace and Supreme Court

Venezuela to Contract for Two Iran-Built Oil Tankers to Expand Fleet

Official, Human Rights Group: Militia Attacks Kill 22 in East DR Congo

The DRC's government declared martial law in Ituri and neighboring North Kivu province in 2021 to quell the bloodshed, but deadly raids have continued

US Urges UN Vote to Approve More Aid Access to Syria via Turkey

Since 2014, the UN has been able to deliver aid to millions of people in need in the northwest part of war-torn Syria through Turkey under a Security Council mandate, but it is currently restricted to using just one border crossing

Opposition Groups Rally in Paris Demanding EU List Iran's Guards as Terrorist Group

Sunday's rally, organized by the National Council of Resistance of Iran, aimed to highlight the IRGC's role in cracking down on participants of anti-government protest over the past four months

Zelenskyy: Too Early to Declare Victory After Repairs to Power System

Ukrainian leader hails efforts to restore electricity generation systems damaged by ongoing targeted Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

UN: Syria Quake Aid Held Up by 'Approval Issues' With Hardline Group

Of the 3,500 deaths so far reported in Syria the bulk occurred in the northwest, in territory largely held by Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

Biden Urges Consensus in Israel on Judiciary Plans as Protest Mounts

Israel's parliament may on Monday begin legislation process of judicial overhaul, which would increase government's sway in selecting judges while weakening Supreme Court power to strike down laws or rule against executive

Former Cyprus Foreign Minister Wins Presidential Election  

Official results showed Christodoulides, 49, taking 51.9% of the vote, compared with runoff rival Andreas Mavroyiannis, 66, taking 48.1%

Belgium Charges Another EU Lawmaker with Corruption

Belgium's daily Le Soir quotes federal prosecutors as saying Marc Tarabella was charged with corruption, money laundering and membership in criminal organization

Voter Apathy a Hurdle for Venezuelan Opposition as It Seeks to Unseat Maduro

After years in the political wilderness, the opposition is disjointed - at a time when Maduro is enjoying renewed relations with neighbors Colombia and Brazil and some loosened US restrictions

New Zealand's Auckland Braces for 'Trifecta' of Rain, Wind, Storm Surges

The city of 1.6 million expects to get heavy rain, strong winds and storm surges

Portugal Teachers Protest Over Inflation, Job Discontent

Government faces discontent over the cost-of-living crisis

Turkey-Armenia Gate Opens for 1st Time in Decades to Allow Aid

Armenia opens for the first time in 35 years to allow in aid for victims of the devastating earthquakes

Looting, Hygiene Worries Add to Burden in Turkey

German aid organizations suspended rescue operations in the quake region Saturday, citing security problems and reports of clashes between groups of people and gunfire

Violence Outside British Hotel for Asylum Seekers Leads to 15 Arrests

Offenders threw missiles including lit fireworks at police officers following an initially peaceful protest and counter-protest Friday evening in Knowsley near Liverpool in northwest England, police said