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Belarus ex-police stands trial over vanished Lukashenko opponents

Belarus ex-police stands trial over vanished Lukashenko opponents

A landmark trial opens Tuesday in Switzerland of a former member of an elite Belarusian police unit allegedly behind the disappearances of political opponents of President Alexander Lukashenko nearly a quarter century ago.

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US auto workers eye expanded strike as talks continue

US auto workers eye expanded strike as talks continue

Uncertainty will be the most powerful weapon wielded by US auto workers, industry watchers said as the first ever simultaneous strike by Detroit's "Big Three" looks set for the long haul.

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Biden says ‘I get it’ on age issue

Biden says ‘I get it’ on age issue

Joe Biden, America's oldest ever president, said Monday he understood a focus on his age but that he was running for re-election because Donald Trump wanted to "destroy" US democracy.

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UK's Starmer to test French waters at Macron meeting

UK's Starmer to test French waters at Macron meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet UK opposition chief Keir Starmer Tuesday, a chance for both men to strike up a political relationship with the Labour Party increasingly confident it can take over from Britain's ruling Conservatives.

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Belgium opens memorial on site of serial killer's 'horror house'

Belgium opens memorial on site of serial killer's 'horror house'

Belgium on Tuesday opens a memorial garden on the site where notorious serial killer Marc Dutroux imprisoned his young victims, more than a quarter of a century after his crimes shocked Europe.

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Zelensky takes center-stage at UN summit

Zelensky takes center-stage at UN summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will take center-stage Tuesday as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly, throwing a spotlight on the war that has divided the global body.

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White House push to fight impeachment 'lies' raises eyebrows

White House push to fight impeachment 'lies' raises eyebrows

The White House is on an offensive to discredit the Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, directing the media to call out "disinformation" in unusual messaging that observers warn could backfire.

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US jobs market solid but Fed risks pushing too far

US jobs market solid but Fed risks pushing too far

The US labor market is remarkably solid despite aggressive interest rate hikes to fight inflation and a recent rise in unemployment, but analysts warn that the central bank risks pushing too far.

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US auto workers leave room to accelerate strike as talks continue

US auto workers leave room to accelerate strike as talks continue

Uncertainty will be the most powerful weapon wielded by US auto workers, industry watchers said as the first ever simultaneous strike by Detroit's "Big Three" looks set for the long haul.

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Scientists warn entire branches of the 'Tree of Life' are going extinct

Scientists warn entire branches of the 'Tree of Life' are going extinct

Humans are driving the loss of entire branches of the "Tree of Life," according to a new study published on Monday which warns of the threat of a sixth mass extinction.

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