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Albania’s burgeoning tourism industry could prevent youth exile and boost economy

It has been more than 30 years since Albania opened its doors to tourists, but telling a friend that you’re off to Tirana or Dhërmi for a long weekend might…

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What you need to know about the 2023 Turkish elections

Turks vote on May 14 in an election seen as one of the most consequential in Turkey's modern history, with President Tayyip Erdogan facing the biggest political challenge of his…

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What’s next for Trump after civil rape verdict?

By Jack Queen May 10 (Reuters) - A jury in Manhattan decided on Tuesday that former U.S. President Donald Trump must pay $5 million in damages for sexually abusing magazine…

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What is the corruption case against Pakistan’s Khan?

By Asif Shahzad May 10 (Reuters) - Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on Tuesday by an anti-graft agency on corruption charges. Government officials alleged that Khan and…

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An overview of Donald Trump’s legal troubles

A jury on Tuesday found Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll, the latest development in a series of legal woes facing the Republican front-runner in the…

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Sudan’s conflict: Who’s backing the rival commanders?

By Aidan Lewis and Lisa Barrington CAIRO (Reuters) - Military rivals locked in a conflict that erupted in Sudan on April 15 both courted foreign backing in the years leading…

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King Charles’ coronation: what changes has UK seen under new monarch?

LONDON (Reuters) - From a new face on the country's stamps and coins to a change of words for the national anthem, Britain has seen a number of alterations since…

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King Charles’ coronation and its significance

By Michael Holden LONDON, May 2 (Reuters) - King Charles will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in a ceremony full of pomp, pageantry and solemn religious significance on Saturday, after…

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What will the royal family do at King Charles’ coronation?

LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - All eyes will be on the British royal family this weekend as they are joined by about 100 heads of state and global dignitaries for…

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The crowns, jewels, swords and spoon used at King Charles’ coronation

LONDON (Reuters) - The ceremony for King Charles' coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday will involve historic regalia ranging from sceptres and maces to a ring and a…

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King Charles’ coronation schedule

LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - Charles will be crowned king on Saturday in a centuries-old ceremony featuring a display of pageantry and military processions. Below is a look at the…

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Key moments in King Charles’ coronation

LONDON, (Reuters) - From the religious symbolism of his anointment to the moment when the crown is placed on his head, what are the highlights to look out for during…

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King Charles III coronation: what to expect this coronation weekend

The monarchy is under pressure. Ongoing scandals and waning support from a younger generation suggest an outdated institution with little relevance to the modern era. Enshrined in pomp and pageantry,…

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Serbia school shooting and other major killings of children

(Reuters) - A 14-year-old boy shot his teacher in a Belgrade classroom on Wednesday before opening fire on other students and security guards, killing eight pupils and a security guard.…

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Kremlin drone incident: What do we know?

(Reuters) - Here's a look at what we know about the alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, and the questions it raises. WHAT HAPPENED? Two of the numerous videos published…

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Why are Hollywood writers threatening to strike?

LOS ANGELES, May 1 (Reuters) - Hollywood writers and the film and television studios are racing to agree to a new contract to replace the one that expires at 11:59…

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Will WTI Midland’s inclusion in dated Brent affect oil markets?

By Arathy Somasekhar and Alex Lawler HOUSTON/LONDON (Reuters) - Oil-index publisher Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, will add U.S. WTI Midland crude oil transactions into the Platts dated…

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Kenya starvation deaths latest in long list of cult tragedies

(Reuters) - The death toll among followers of a Kenyan cult called the Good News International Church, who believed they would go to heaven if they starved themselves, has risen…

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Countries rush to evacuate foreign citizens from Sudan

KHARTOUM, April 25 (Reuters) - The conflict between Sudan's army and a paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has triggered a rush to evacuate foreign diplomats and citizens.…

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2024 US presidential election: who’s in, who’s out and who’s still thinking about it

The 2024 race for the White House has only a handful of official candidates so far, with Democratic President Joe Biden yet to announce his plans and most Republican hopefuls…

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The revamped EU drug laws

By Maggie Fick LONDON, April 26 - The EU is revamping laws governing the 136 billion euro ($148 billion) pharmaceuticals industry aimed at reviving investment and boosting access to affordable…

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EU updates bank crisis rules to strengthen taxpayer shield

(Reuters) - The European Union set out draft reforms to rules for closing down failing banks this week. The original rules were introduced after the 2007-09 global financial crisis when…

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Sudan’s conflict and what worries neighbours, the U.S. and others

(Reuters) - A conflict raging in Sudan is rattling neighbouring countries and worrying the United States and others for reasons ranging from concern about shared Nile waters and oil pipelines…

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US Supreme Court preserves access to the abortion pill, for now: What’s next?

By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court blocked, for now, lower court orders that would have imposed new restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone while a lawsuit by…

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Carriers and precision attacks: The takeaways from China’s latest Taiwan drills

By Yew Lun Tian and Yimou Lee BEIJING/TAIPEI, (Reuters) - China's latest military drills near Taiwan show it is serious about being able to cut off the democratically ruled island…

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The struggle for power in Sudan

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - The following outlines the struggle for power in recent years in Sudan, where clashes erupted a week ago between the military and the country's main paramilitary force:…

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Why has British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned?

LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigned on Friday following an independent investigation into claims that he bullied colleagues, in the latest scandal to force…

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Europe’s strike-related travel disruptions continue

Continuing strikes in Europe could keep travel disruptions going through the summer, as the number of passengers traveling globally recovers to pre-pandemic levels. Since last year, strikes and staff shortages…

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What’s behind Sudan’s crisis?

By Aidan Lewis and Khalid Abdelaziz KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Fighting has erupted in Sudan's capital Khartoum and at other sites across the country as powerful rival military factions battle for…

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Italy’s govt nominees for top jobs at Enel, Eni, Terna

MILAN, April 17 (Reuters) - The Italian government, which controls the country's biggest energy groups via the Treasury and state lender CDP, last week proposed new appointments for the top…

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Why democratic countries around the world are not prepared to support Ukraine – and some are shifting closer to Russia

After over a year of the Ukraine war, efforts at building a global consensus against Russia seem to have stalled, with many countries opting for neutrality. The number of countries…

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Kara-Murza becomes latest Putin opponent to get long jail term

April 17 (Reuters) - Sentenced on Monday to 25 years in prison on charges including treason, Vladimir Kara-Murza joined a growing list of Russians who have received long jail terms…

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What’s next for France’s pension reform?

PARIS, April 13 (Reuters) - France's Constitutional Council is due to deliver its verdict on Friday on a deeply unpopular bill which will delay retirement by two years to 64,…

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What is known about latest leak of U.S. secrets

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - U.S. national security agencies and the Justice Department are investigating the release of dozens of classified documents to assess the damage to national security and relations with…

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Bakhmut: Why Russia and Ukraine are battling so hard for one small city

MOSCOW, April 6 (Reuters) - Over 90% of its residents have fled, much of it lies in ruins, tens of thousands have been killed, and its strategic importance has been…

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From holy oil to sceptres and a spoon: King Charles’ coronation ceremony

LONDON (Reuters) - The ceremony for King Charles's coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on May 6 will involve historic regalia ranging from sceptres and maces to a ring and…

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Saudi-Iranian ties: A history of ups and downs

DUBAI, April 6 (Reuters) - The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia met in China for the first formal meeting of their most senior diplomats in more than seven…

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Where is Al Aqsa mosque and why is it so important in Islam?

(Reuters) - A Israeli police raid on Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque on Wednesday has triggered a furious reaction from Palestinians across the occupied West Bank and the wider Arab and Muslim…

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Europe’s travel disruption looms over Easter

(Reuters) - Europe is bracing for another round of strikes affecting airlines ahead of a busy Easter travel season, as the number of passengers travelling globally recovers to pre-pandemic levels.…

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An overview of Donald Trump’s legal troubles

April 5 (Reuters) - New York prosecutors took a historic step last Thursday by filing criminal charges against Donald Trump, the first time this has happened to a former U.S.…

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Donald Trump has been booked and charged – what happens now?

By Joseph Ax (Reuters) - The events underlying the criminal case against Donald Trump - hush money payments to suppress stories about extramarital affairs - took place nearly seven years…

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What can Finland’s armed forces and arsenal offer NATO?

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland joined NATO on Tuesday, bringing the Western defence alliance significant military capabilities developed over the years. Finland is one of few European countries to have retained…

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Oil price surge changes ECB narrative only at the margins

FRANKFURT, April 3 (Reuters) - An oil production target cut announced by some of the world's top exporters is bad news for the European Central Bank as it tries to…

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A look at past state leaders who faced international justice

THE HAGUE, April 3 (Reuters) - Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci, considered a hero by compatriots for leading the 1998-99 insurgency against Serbian rule that led to independence, went on…

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Petteri Orpo, Finland’s likely next prime minister

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Here is a profile of Finland's conservative National Coalition Party leader Petteri Orpo, who said he would have the first chance of forming a coalition government after…

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From Bragg to Tacopina: Who’s who in Trump hush money case

By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday where he will make history as the first former…

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Alvin Bragg: Who is the New York prosecutor who got Trump indicted?

NEW YORK, (Reuters) - Donald Trump's indictment has thrust into the spotlight Alvin Bragg, the prosecutor whose office convinced a New York grand jury to bring the first criminal charges…

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Who is Stormy Daniels: Porn star-turned-ghostbuster

Note: Readers may find language in last paragraph offensive (Reuters) – Adult film star Stormy Daniels has built a lucrative business empire around her alleged 2006 sexual encounter with former…

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Why is Britain joining a trans-Pacific trade pact?

By Alistair Smout LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - Britain on Friday agreed to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trade pact based around the Pacific…

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Pope Francis: What do we know about his health problems?

Pope in hospital for second time in two years Vatican plays down health concerns Bad knee, bowel ailment take their toll VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - While the Vatican has looked…

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Donald Trump has been indicted – what happens now?

By Joseph Ax NEW YORK, March 31 (Reuters) - The events underlying Donald Trump's indictment in New York - hush money payments to a porn star who claimed to have…

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Who is Stormy Daniels and what did she say happened with Trump?

(Reuters) - Former President Donald Trump was indicted in New York City on Thursday on criminal charges arising from alleged hush money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to…

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A timeline of the Israeli government’s judicial overhaul plan and reaction

JERUSALEM, March 27 (Reuters) - Israel's politics has been thrown into turmoil by plans proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his new, hard-right government to overhaul the judicial system,…

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Strikes, protests in Europe over cost of living, pay and welfare

March 27 (Reuters) - European countries are experiencing a wave of strikes and protests due to high energy prices, a wider rise in living costs, and in France an increase…

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How the 2023 banking crisis unfolded

March 27 (Reuters) - Global banks are staring at the biggest crisis since 2008 after two U.S. lenders collapsed, Switzerland's Credit Suisse sought a government lifeline and America's top banks…

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What did Putin say on tactical nuclear weapons and Belarus?

MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Russia has struck a deal with neighbouring Belarus to station tactical nuclear weapons on its territory. Here are his key…

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Israel judicial reform: What’s it all about?

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A drive by the hard-right coalition government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to enact sweeping changes to Israel's judiciary has sparked domestic uproar and alarm among the…

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