DR Congo extends voting after chaotic general election
DR Congo's election authorities said Wednesday night that voting would continue the following day in areas where voters could not cast ballots, after a general election marked by severe logistical problems and delays.
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Sergi Roberto fires struggling Barca to victory over Almeria
Barcelona ground out an unconvincing 3-2 home win against basement club Almeria on Wednesday thanks to a late Sergi Roberto goal, moving them up to third in La Liga.
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US, Venezuela swap prisoners as tensions ease
The United States and Venezuela reached a deal Wednesday to swap 10 American prisoners for an ally of President Nicolas Maduro, as Washington eases pressure on the leftist Caracas government while it pushes for progress on democracy.
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Trump cases thrust Supreme Court into US election fray
The US Supreme Court played a critical role in deciding the 2000 presidential election when it halted a vote recount in Florida with Republican George W. Bush holding a razor-thin edge over Democrat Al Gore.
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Ireland takes UK to European court over 'Troubles' amnesty law
Ireland announced legal action Wednesday against the UK government in the European Court of Human Rights over a law granting immunity to combatants in the Northern Ireland conflict.
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'A shield': Macron defends controversial immigration law
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday defended a new immigration law that has split his party and sparked the resignation of his health minister, calling it a necessary "shield".
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US electric scooter company Bird files for bankruptcy
US electric scooter rental company Bird announced Wednesday that it filed for bankruptcy protection as the once-hot startup reorganizes itself.
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UN Security Council Gaza vote postponed again
A UN Security Council vote on a much-delayed resolution calling for a pause to the Israel-Hamas war was postponed again Wednesday as members wrangled over wording while the death toll in Gaza continued climbing.
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Polish state media bosses sacked, populists occupy TV buildings
Poland's pro-EU government on Wednesday launched a reform of state media and sacked their management, as right-wing lawmakers staged a sit-in to protest the changes and public broadcasts were interrupted.
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Germany's Max Kruse announces retirement
Former Germany forward Max Kruse on Wednesday announced his retirement from football.
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