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European countries agreed at a summit in Paris Thursday to ramp up rather than lift sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, as Britain and France began sketching out plans to send a "reassurance" force after any peace.

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Israel parliament expands political control over judicial appointments

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Macron says European countries to deploy to Ukraine after peace deal

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Lebanese president heading to France on first Europe visit since election

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Israel parliament passes judicial reform law, opposition challenges

Israel's parliament Thursday passed a law expanding elected officials' power to appoint judges, defying a years-long movement against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious judicial reforms that saw massive street protests.

Fire fighting helicopter tackles Thailand blazes

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S.Sudan opposition says vice president's arrest ends peace deal

South Sudan's opposition said on Thursday the arrest overnight of First Vice President Riek Machar, long-time rival to President Salva Kiir, had invalidated their 2018 peace deal and risked plunging the country back into war.

Australian PM to call May 3 general election: reports

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Macron hosts European leaders for Ukraine security summit

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday was hosting European leaders including President Volodymyr Zelensky for a summit aimed at boosting Ukrainian security ahead of any potential ceasefire with Russia to end the over three-year war.

French FM says China can help bring Russia to Ukraine negotiating table

France's foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot urged Beijing on Thursday to help bring Russia to talks over ending its war in Ukraine as he met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

Sudan's booming wartime gold trade flows through the UAE

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US drops bounties on top Afghan Taliban officials

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Republicans who back Trump get an earful at raucous town halls

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France FM urges closer ties with China in the face of 'crises'

France's foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot called for a "powerful Franco-Chinese partnership" in the face of geopolitical crises as he met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday.

North Korea sent 3,000 more soldiers to Russia this year: Seoul

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Brazil's Lula hopes 'justice is served' in Bolsonaro trial

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Thursday he hopes "justice is served" to far-right former leader Jair Bolsonaro, who will stand trial on charges of plotting a coup.

In Beijing, France FM urges 'powerful' ties with China

France's foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot called for a "powerful Franco-Chinese partnership" amid geopolitical turmoil, as he met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday for talks on the war in Ukraine and Beijing's trade row with Europe.

Autos lead Asian market losses after Trump's latest tariffs salvo

A plunge in automakers hit Asia equities Thursday after Donald Trump announced painful tariffs on all imported vehicles and parts as he presses hardball trade policies many fear will spark a recession.

Macron to host Europe leaders for Ukraine security summit

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday is to host European leaders including President Volodymyr Zelensky for a summit aimed at boosting Ukrainian security ahead of any potential ceasefire with Russia.

Republicans call for end to US public media funding

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At El Salvador mega-jail, Trump official tells migrants 'do not come'

US President Donald Trump's homeland security chief on Wednesday visited the mega-prison in El Salvador where hundreds of Venezuelan migrants have been deported under contested legal grounds.

Arrest of vice president puts S.Sudan on brink of war

South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar, the long-time rival to President Salva Kiir, was arrested on Wednesday -- a move described by the UN as leaving the country on the brink of widespread conflict.

Trump blasts 'witch hunt' as Yemen chat scandal mounts

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed a scandal over leaked plans for Yemen air strikes as a "witch hunt" and defended his embattled Pentagon chief amid calls by Democrats for him to quit.

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