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On Trump, Russia UN envoy says Ukraine war can't end in one day
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said on Monday that "the Ukrainian crisis cannot be solved in one day," when asked about U.S. presidential candi...
Jul 01, 2024
Yulia Navalnaya pledges to use US-based rights role to step up battle against Putin
By Andrew Osborn LONDON (Reuters) - Yulia Navalnaya, widow of late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, said on Monday she would use a new role as chair of the U.S.-based Human Rights Foundat...
Jul 01, 2024
Former Pakistani prime minister Khan arbitrarily detained, says U.N. working group
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.N. human rights working group said in an opinion issued on Monday that former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was arbitrarily imprisoned in violation of international la...
Jul 01, 2024
Peru's ex-presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori begins trial for money laundering
LIMA (Reuters) - Former Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori arrived in court on Monday at the start of a trial over allegations she received illegal funds from a Brazilian construction comp...
Jul 01, 2024
Bolivia summons Argentine ambassador after Milei brands attempted coup 'fraudulent'
LA PAZ (Reuters) - Bolivia's government has summoned the ambassador from neighboring Argentina following comments by the office of President Javier Milei which repudiated claims of an attempted coup l...
Jul 01, 2024
Victims of Hamas attack sue Iran, Syria, North Korea in U.S. court
By Joseph Ax (Reuters) - More than 100 victims and relatives of victims of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants in Israel sued Iran, Syria and North Korea on Monday, accusing the countries of providin...
Jul 01, 2024
Envoys voice concern over curbs on Afghan women in talks with Taliban
(Reuters) - International envoys raised concerns about restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan during meetings with the country's ruling Taliban in Qatar, United Nations' political affairs chie...
Jul 01, 2024
World bank approves $700 million to boost Jordan's education, health and social care
AMMAN (Reuters) - The World Bank said on Monday that it had approved $700 million for two new programs aimed at strengthening Jordan's education, health and social assistance sectors. The first progra...
Jul 01, 2024
Nigerian customs agents seize weapons, cough syrup in twin busts
By Tife Owolabi YENAGOA, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigerian customs agents have seized more than 800 rifles and 100,000 rounds of ammunition hidden in a shipping container, a senior official said on Monday,...
Jul 01, 2024
Argentine President Milei will not attend Mercosur summit, could meet Brazil's Bolsonaro
(Reuters) - Argentine President Javier Milei will not attend a summit of the South American regional trade bloc Mercosur set to take place this week in Paraguay, his spokesperson said, adding that whi...
Jul 01, 2024
