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World News
Argentine President Fernandez says will not stand for reelection
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez announced Friday he will not stand for reelection in October's vote -- a surprise move that deepened uncertainty in the crisis-wracked country.. On this day I will hand over the presidential sash to whomever has been legitimately elected by popular vote at the polls," Fernandez said in the clip.
Colombian cartel's lawyer sets terms for peace talks
Colombia's most powerful drug cartel has stated its uncompromising terms for discussing any peace deal with the government, which is talking to multiple armed groups in an effort to end the country's decades-long conflict.. President Gustavo Petro, the first leftist leader in the South American country's history, has vowed to bring about peace by pursuing negotiations with all sides of Colombia's multifaceted conflict.
Eastern EU farmers fume over Ukraine grain influx
Angel Vukodinov fumes over the piles of unsold sunflower seeds in his granary in central Bulgaria.. "The average price of Ukrainian sunflower seeds sold in Bulgaria last year was $690 per tonne.
Killer political blow for UK's karate-loving deputy PM
Dominic Raab has had a bumpy ride in British politics ranging from an aborted try to be Tory chief to a stinging demotion after failing to rush back to work from holiday as Kabul fell to the Taliban.. That came a month after the Taliban seized Kabul.
Costa Rica police protest reduction in days off for crime crackdown
Police officers in Costa Rica held protests on Thursday against a government decision to reduce off-duty hours during a special operation against organized crime.. At least 100 people were arrested across Costa Rica on Thursday in the first 24 hours of the special operation, authorities said.
Ukraine allies vow strong backing at key talks
International backing for Ukraine holds "strong and true", US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said Friday, as he opened a meeting in Germany with allies to discuss further support for Kyiv.. "Our support for the forces of freedom in Ukraine holds strong and true," Austin said, as he began the discussions, a year on after the format gathering defence leaders was started to coordinate aid for Ukraine.
Heavy gunfire in Sudan as Eid ceasefire calls ignored
Sudan's warring forces battled Friday with heavy gunfire and explosions in the capital Khartoum and elsewhere in the country, as they ignored appeals by world powers for an end-of-Ramadan ceasefire.. The crackle of intense gunfire continued Friday morning, with columns of black smoke rising across the capital.
Twitter's blue ticks start vanishing
Twitter began the mass removal of its blue ticks on Thursday, as the symbol previously used to signify a verified account vanished from users including the Pope, Donald Trump and Justin Bieber.. Some celebrities still had the blue tick, despite not signing up for it.
Republican hopeful DeSantis to visit Japan, Israel
Florida governor Ron DeSantis has announced an international tour of several key US allies, building momentum for an expected White House bid.. Tokyo and Seoul are both key US allies in Asia, and the United States has more troops stationed in Japan than anywhere else in the world.
