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Reformist to face ultra conservative in Iran presidency runoff

The sole reformist in Iran’s presidential election, Masoud Pezeshkian, will face the ultraconservative Saeed Jalili in a runoff, authorities said on Saturday, following a vote marred by historically low turnout.

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Sri Lanka inflation climbs as food prices rise

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka’s annual inflation almost doubled to 1.7 percent in June, up from 0.9 per cent the previous month, as food prices began rising again, official data showed Saturday.

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China urges Taiwanese to visit without worry

China has urged Taiwanese to visit the mainland ‘without the slightest worry’, condemning the island authorities’ decision to raise their travel alert level after Beijing threats targeting independence advocates. Last

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Iran warns Israel of obliterating war if Lebanon attacked

Iran on Saturday warned that ‘all resistance fronts’, a grouping of Iran and its regional allies, would confront Israel if it attacks Lebanon. The comment from Iran’s mission to New

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At least 30 killed in Kenya anti-government protests: HRW

At least 30 people died in protests in Kenya this week sparked by a government drive to substantially raise taxes in the East African country, Human Rights Watch said Saturday.

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Hard-liner Saeed Jalili leads in early Iran presidential election results

Early results in Iran’s presidential election put hard-liner Saeed Jalili slightly ahead Saturday, followed closely behind by reformist Masoud Pezeshkian. The early results, reported by Iranian state television, did not

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UK economic recovery improves as election looms

The UK economy’s recovery from recession was stronger than previously thought in the first quarter, official data showed Friday, partly lifting embattled prime minister Rishi Sunak before next week’s election. Gross domestic

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Maldives state minister arrested over ‘black magic’ spell on president

Police in the Maldives have arrested a state environment minister, officers said Thursday, with media in the Indian Ocean nation reporting she was accused of performing “black magic” on the

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Bolivia’s army chief arrested after coup attempt

Bolivia’s army chief was arrested Wednesday after sending soldiers and tanks to take up position in front of government buildings in what President Luis Arce called an attempted ‘coup d’etat’.

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Kenya protesters vow to march again

Kenyan protest organisers called on Wednesday for fresh peaceful marches against deeply unpopular tax hikes, as the death toll from nationwide demonstrations climbed to 22, a state-funded rights body said,

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