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Vladimir Putin visits Crimea for first time since annexation

Vladimir Putin is making his first visit to Crimea since Russia annexed it from Ukraine. The Russian president told crowds…

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South Africa elections results 2014: ANC wins commanding victory

South Africa’s ANC (African National Congress) has won a commanding victory in the country's general election, partial results show. With…

11 years ago

6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Mexico City

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has hit Mexico, causing buildings to sway in the capital, Mexico City. According to the US Geological…

11 years ago

Pro-Russian separatists to go ahead with independence referendum in eastern Ukraine

Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine have decided to go ahead with an independence referendum on Sunday, despite a call from…

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Syria: Large explosion destroys Carlton Citadel Hotel in Aleppo

Carlton Citadel Hotel and several other buildings have been destroyed by a huge explosion in the northern Syrian city of…

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Vladimir Putin supports Ukraine’s presidential election on May 25

Vladimir Putin says Ukraine's May 25 presidential election is a step "in the right direction". However, the Russian president said…

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Sewol ferry: South Korea lowers number of survivors from 174 to 172

According to the South Korean coastguard, the number of people who survived the Sewol ferry disaster three weeks ago has…

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Nigeria offers $300,000 reward to find schoolgirls

Nigeria is offering a 50 million naira ($300,000) reward to anyone who can help locate and rescue more than 200…

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Syrian rebels evacuated from Homs

Syrian rebels are being evacuated from their last stronghold in Homs, activists say. Within the past hour, buses have begun…

11 years ago

Ukraine retakes Mariupol city hall

Ukraine troops have retaken Mariupol city hall from pro-Russia separatists, reports say. The rebels, who had seized the building last…

11 years ago