Rights group slams treatment of viral Japanese monkey
The plight of a baby monkey in Japan who has become an internet sensation shows the cruelty of zoos, an animal rights group said, as sales of the plush IKEA orangutan the animal clings to boomed.
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Inside the bunker where Zelensky led response to Russian invasion
Walking through a warren of tunnels under the centre of Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was from this cavernous secure compound that he started marshalling Ukraine's response to Russia's invasion on February 24, 2022.
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France demands explanation from US envoy over 'surprise' no-show
France's foreign minister on Tuesday demanded an explanation after US envoy Charles Kushner failed to show up to explain comments about a slain far-right activist but said ties between France and the United States would not be affected.
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Putin failed to achieve goals in Ukraine, Zelensky says on war anniversary
President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the four-year anniversary of the Ukraine war by accusing Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of trying to take over Ukraine, saying he had failed to achieve this and other war goals.
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China tightens Japanese trade restrictions as spat worsens
China imposed export restrictions on 40 Japanese companies on Tuesday, citing national security concerns, as Beijing escalated a months-long row that has seen Chinese tourism to Japan plummet.
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Ukraine war exhibition opens at Berlin Nazi bunker museum
A permanent exhibition about the Ukraine war opens at a former Nazi bunker in Berlin on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion Tuesday, to encourage continued support for Kyiv.
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Jihadist threat puts eastern Senegal on edge
Every time Senegalese mechanic Ibrahima Mbodj hears screeching tyres, a popping firecracker or even shattering glass, he fears another jihadist attack on the Malian border post near his village.
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Kim Yo Jong: the powerful sister behind North Korea's supreme leader
Kim Yo Jong, the younger sister of Kim Jong Un, has emerged as one of the most powerful figures in North Korea, playing a leading role in the nation's diplomatic efforts and nuclear posturing.
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North Korea ruling party promotes Kim Jong Un's younger sister
North Korea's ruling party has elevated leader Kim Jong Un's powerful younger sister to a top position, state media said Tuesday, a sign of her far-reaching influence within the reclusive nation.
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Mexico's Jalisco cautiously tries returning to normal after cartel violence
Residents of Jalisco cautiously peeked their heads out Monday after waves of retaliatory cartel violence rocked the Mexican state over the weekend following the death of a major drug kingpin.
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