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Moscow, Aug 6 (AFP/APP): Russia said Sunday that its forces struck military airbases in the Khmelnytskyi and Rivne regions in western Ukraine and that “all targets were hit.” “Overnight Russia’s armed forces carried out strikes… on Ukrainian armed forces airbases around the settlements of Starokostiantyniv […]

Gyumri, Armenia, Aug 4 (AFP/APP):A kilometres-long caravan of trailers loaded with used cars meanders on a dusty road leading to a customs terminal in the Armenian city of Gyumri. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and unprecedented Western sanctions levied on Moscow have created a business opportunity […]

Paris, Aug 3 (AFP/APP): France on Thursday “firmly condemned” the blocking of French media broadcasts in Niger, where last week’s coup has sparked protests hostile to Paris. “France reaffirms its constant engagement and determination in favour of freedom of expression, the press, and the protection […]

Berlin, Aug 3 (AFP/APP): German police have arrested a Syrian national on charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes including enslavement for allegedly taking part in a brutal crackdown on government opponents, prosecutors said Thursday. The federal prosecutor’s office said in a statement that […]