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'Inevitable' Ukraine victory to reshape region: Georgia's Saakashvili
Georgia's jailed ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili told AFP on Tuesday Ukraine's victory in the war started by Russia was a foregone conclusion and would change forever a region long dominated by Moscow.
UK's Johnson denies lying over lockdown parties as showdown looms
Britain's former prime minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday he inadvertently misled parliament over the "Partygate" scandal but blamed top aides, ahead of a televised grilling that could determine his political fate.
Xi, Putin begin talks at Kremlin with Ukraine on agenda
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived at the Kremlin on Tuesday for formal talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with the Ukraine conflict a closely-watched matter on the agenda.
Freed Sahel hostage arrives home in France to emotional welcome
French journalist Olivier Dubois made an emotional return home on Tuesday following nearly two years in captivity in the Sahel, with President Emmanuel Macron greeting him at an airport near Paris.
Kenya says 238 arrested in day of violent protests
Kenyan police said Tuesday they had arrested 238 people during violent protests over the cost of living which also saw 31 police officers injured.
West Bank settlers win Israel parliament vote
Israel's settler movement celebrated Tuesday after parliament annulled part of a law banning them from residing in areas of the occupied West Bank the then Israeli government evacuated in 2005.
Macron to speak as anger smoulders over French pension reform
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to give a televised interview on Wednesday, with the 45-year-old seeking to calm public anger over his pension reform and tamp down spiralling protests and strikes.
Nigeria's ruling party wins majority of states in local election
Nigeria's ruling party has won the majority of governorships contested in last weekend's elections, results showed Tuesday, following a ballot marred by violence, intimidation and vote buying.
Xi calls Russia ties priority on Moscow trip
Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China would prioritise ties with Russia, calling the two "great neighbouring powers" as he prepared for a second day of talks with Vladimir Putin expected to focus on Ukraine.
Ethiopia rejects US war crime allegations as 'inflammatory'
Ethiopia's government on Tuesday accused the United States of unfairly apportioning blame for crimes committed during the two-year Tigrayan conflict.
German minister begins first cabinet-level trip to Taiwan in 26 years
Germany's education minister on Tuesday inked a technological cooperation deal with Taiwan, kicking off the first cabinet-level German visit to the island in 26 years.
Afghanistan school year starts but no classes held
Afghanistan's schools reopened Tuesday for the new academic year, but no classes were held as students were unaware of the start and hundreds of thousands of teenage girls remain barred from attending class.
Macron to speak as anger smoulders over pension reform
French President Emmanuel Macron will give a televised interview Tuesday after his government fended off two no-confidence votes in parliament after a controversial pensions overhaul that has sparked mass protests.
No freedom on the horizon for Bangkok 'mall gorilla'
Seven storeys above a shopfloor hawking cheap perfume and nylon underwear, Thailand's "shopping mall gorilla" sits alone in a cage -- her home for 30 years despite a re-ignited row over her captivity.
Sri Lanka bailout conditional on tackling corruption: IMF
Sri Lanka must not allow entrenched corruption to undermine a bailout for its bankrupt economy, the IMF said Tuesday after signing off on a $3 billion loan for the crisis-hit nation.
Ukraine's Hungarians stuck between Kyiv and 'pro-Putin' Orban
Until October, the medieval castle on the hill above Mukacheve in Ukraine's westernmost region sported a statue of Hungary's national symbol, the "turul" bird.
Saudi releases US citizen imprisoned for critical tweets: son
A US citizen sentenced to 19 years in a Saudi prison for social media posts criticising the kingdom's rulers has been released, his son told AFP on Tuesday.
Ukraine soldiers ride out war stress with horse therapy
A rider in camouflage lies forward and hugs the neck of a horse called Peach, stroking his coat.
Japan PM Kishida to meet Zelensky in surprise Kyiv visit
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Tuesday to offer "solidarity and unwavering support," Japan's foreign ministry said.
Mud: The common enemy in eastern Ukraine
Gripping the steering wheel of his truck, Grygoriy expertly made his way along a muddy route to take personnel and ammunition to an artillery position near Ukraine's front line.
Israeli minister's 'no Palestinians' tirade sparks Arab outcry
The Palestinian Authority, Egypt and Jordan on Monday condemned as "racist" a firebrand Israeli minister's remarks denying the existence of the Palestinian people, with Amman summoning Israel's ambassador for a rebuke.
Student killed as Kenya opposition stages protests
A student was killed in Kenya on Monday as clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters flared after veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga called for weekly demonstrations over the spiralling cost of living.
Trump to be arrested? US girds for drama
New York police tightened security Monday ahead of the expected historic indictment of Donald Trump over hush money paid to a porn actress, with the ex-president calling for mass demonstrations if he is charged.
Yemen warring parties agree prisoner swap as peace efforts accelerate
Yemen's Huthi rebels and its internationally recognised government reached an agreement Monday to exchange more than 880 prisoners, the United Nations confirmed while urging the two parties, at war since 2014, to continue talks.
Senegal president says controversial third term constitutional
Senegal's president has rejected claims that it would be unconstitutional for him to seek a controversial third mandate, again refusing to confirm whether he plans to do so in an interview published Monday.
World Athletics set to tighten transgender rules, lift Russia doping ban
World Athletics are likely to tighten rules around the participation of transgender women in female competition in a charged meeting of its decision-making body Thursday that should also see the doping ban on Russia lifted.
Kazakh ruling party wins snap poll, observers urge reforms
Kazakhstan's main political party secured more than half the vote in parliamentary elections, election officials announced on Monday.
N.Ireland unionists oppose key part of Brexit trade deal
Northern Ireland's largest pro-UK party said Monday they oppose a crucial part of a new post-Brexit trade pact for the British province agreed by London and the European Union.
Palestinians blast 'racist ideology' in Israeli minister's speech
The Palestinian Authority on Monday called an Israeli minister's remarks denying the existence of the Palestinian people "conclusive evidence" of the Israeli government's "racist ideology".
South African protesters march to demand Ramaphosa steps down
South Africa's opposition held rallies under tight security on Monday in a bid to force out President Cyril Ramaphosa over his handling of the country's sickly economy and crippling energy crisis.
US prepares for unprecedented likely arrest of Trump
America readied itself Monday ahead of the possible historic indictment of Donald Trump over a hush-money case, with the former president calling for mass demonstrations if he is charged.
Ukraine's other frontline 'fortress' resisting Russian capture
There's a second frontline town in eastern Ukraine that the Russians are trying to batter into submission just like Bakhmut, but locals say Avdiivka is unlikely to fall anytime soon.