Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president
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Chelsea's Palmer out of action for another six weeks: Maresca
Cole Palmer has been ruled out of action for six more weeks, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.
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Mongolian PM out after four months in office
Mongolian lawmakers ousted Friday the country's prime minister just four months after he took office in the wake of youth-led protests.
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Hamas says committed to Gaza truce and returning hostage remains
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France charges four over plot against Russia dissident
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Army colonel set to be sworn in as Madagascar president
Madagascar was set Friday to swear in an army colonel as president, just days after a military power grab that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing and raised international alarm about a new coup on the island.
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