Five challenges for Ukraine's new president

Ukraine has entered uncharted political waters by choosing Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a comedian with no previous political experience and few detailed policies, as its new president.

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Japan sterilisation law victims get compensation and apology

Under an earlier eugenics law, thousands were forcibly operated upon so they couldn't have children.

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WW2 bomb blown up in Germany after evacuation

Some 4,500 people in Regensburg had to leave their homes overnight after a 250kg bomb was unearthed.

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Iran oil waivers: Is it about to become more expensive to fill my car?

What US sanctions on Iran's oil industry might mean for you - and why they matter.

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Indonesia election fraud allegations are 'baseless': security minister

Indonesia's chief security minister said on Wednesday accusations that the government and security forces conspired with election agencies to conduct systematic fraud during last week's polls are "baseless" and threatened national security.

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At least 17 killed in blast in Syria's rebel-held Jisr al Shughour: rescue workers

At least 17 people were killed on Wednesday in an explosion in the center of Jisr al Shughour, a rebel-held city in northwestern Syria, a day after heavy Russian air strikes, rescue workers and residents said.Several buildings collapsed as a result of the blast which shook the city in Idlib province, near a road between the coastal city of Latakia and city of Aleppo.

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South Africa floods: Death toll after heavy rains rises to 51

Officials fear the death toll in the port city of Durban may rise further after heavy rains.

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Benny Tai: Hong Kong jailed activist to 'come back stronger'

Hong Kong activist Benny Tai says he will come back stronger after being jailed over the 2014 protests.

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North Korean leader's train suffers hitch on arrival in Vladivostok

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's carefully choreographed visit to Russia suffered a minor glitch on Wednesday as his armored train missed the red carpet laid out for his welcome at Vladivostok station.

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British PM May to travel to Belfast for funeral of journalist Lyra McKee

British Prime Minister Theresa May will travel to Belfast on Wednesday to attend the funeral of journalist Lyra McKee who was killed last week, May's office said in a statement.

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North Korea removes leader Kim's right-hand man: report

North Korea has removed Kim Yong Chol, leader Kim Jong Un's right-hand man and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's counterpart, from a top post, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday citing a South Korean parliament official.

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What's in a name? Franco's memory divides a Spanish town

A small town that owes its origin and name to Francisco Franco may not be a decisive battleground in Sunday's national election, but it epitomizes how the late dictator's legacy and the rise of the far right are dividing voters across Spain.

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Iran can export as much oil as it needs: Iran Supreme Leader

Iran can export as much oil as it needs, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday, according to his official website.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Bomber 'studied in UK and Australia'

Further details emerge of the attackers behind the Easter Sunday bombings that killed 359 people.

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Egypt president could rule until 2030 as constitutional changes backed

Almost 90% of voters endorsed the amendments that could see President Sisi stay in power until 2030.

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Rouhani says U.S. must lift pressure and apologize before Iran will negotiate

Iran is willing to negotiate with America only when the United States lifts pressure and apologizes, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, according to state media.

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North Korea's Kim arrives for summit with Russia's Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in the Russian city of Vladivostok on Wednesday for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at mustering international support while nuclear talks with Washington are in limbo.

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North Korean leader Kim arrives in Russia's Vladivostok

A train carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in the Russian Pacific city of Vladivostok on Wednesday, a Reuters witness reported, in advance of a summit later this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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North Korea's Kim says to talk to Putin about nuclear standoff: TV

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Wednesday he hoped to have concrete discussions about efforts to end the nuclear standoff in the Korean peninsula when he meets Russian President Vladimir Putin for a summit this week.

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Foreign groups likely behind Sri Lanka attacks, U.S. ambassador says

The scale and sophistication of the Easter Sunday attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka suggested the involvement of an external group such as Islamic State, the U.S. ambassador to said on Wednesday as the death toll jumped to 359.

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