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Israel unveils 1,200 year-old desert mansion

Israel unveils 1,200 year-old desert mansion

Israeli archaeologists unveiled a 1,200 year-old mansion on Tuesday, broadening knowledge of the southern desert region where a mosque was recently discovered.

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US says Iran eased demands for nuclear deal

US says Iran eased demands for nuclear deal

The United States said Tuesday that Iran has agreed to ease key demands that had held up the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal, with all eyes on what President Joe Biden in turn is offering.

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Ready or not? Italy's Meloni launches vote campaign

Ready or not? Italy's Meloni launches vote campaign

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday launched her campaign to become Italy's first female prime minister in September elections, rallying supporters by asking: "I'm ready -- the question is, are you?"

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'Christian mother' guides Italy's far-right to brink of power

'Christian mother' guides Italy's far-right to brink of power

As a youth activist she praised Mussolini, but as leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy, Giorgia Meloni has sought to detoxify her country's post-fascist movement -- and has brought it to the brink of power.

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West Ham sign Chelsea defender Emerson

West Ham sign Chelsea defender Emerson

West Ham signed Italy defender Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea in a deal worth a reported £15 million ($17 million) on Tuesday.

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Iraq's Sadr supporters hold sit-in outside judicial body

Iraq's Sadr supporters hold sit-in outside judicial body

Supporters of Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr held a sit-in outside the top judicial body for several hours on Tuesday, ratcheting up tensions in a showdown with a rival Shiite alliance.

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Putin betting Europe blinks, top EU diplomat warns

Putin betting Europe blinks, top EU diplomat warns

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is betting the united EU response to his invasion of Ukraine will fracture as soaring prices hit European voters' wallets, Brussels' foreign policy chief warned Tuesday.

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Spain to put video cameras in abattoirs

Spain to put video cameras in abattoirs

Spanish slaughterhouses will have to install video surveillance to ensure animals are not mistreated before being killed, the government announced Tuesday, claiming a first in the EU.

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Turkey warmly welcomes Abbas after restoring Israel ties

Turkey warmly welcomes Abbas after restoring Israel ties

Turkey said Tuesday that its restoration of full diplomatic relations with Israel did not mean a shift in Middle Eastern allegiances as it warmly welcomed Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas.

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England's second most capped player Scott retires after Euro victory

England's second most capped player Scott retires after Euro victory

England's second most capped played Jill Scott announced her retirement on Tuesday after helping her country to lift last month's Euro 2022.

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