The former FIFA president and former UEFA chief were acquitted of charges including fraud, forgery and misappropriation.
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Blatter and Platini cleared for a second time in FIFA corruption case
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Latest news bulletin | March 25th – Midday
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South Sudan’s ‘dire’ situation risks return to civil war, warns top UN envoy
The head of the peacekeeping mission in the country said President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar must put the interests of the South Sudanese people first.
The top UN official in South Sudan has warned the country is on the brink of a renewed civil war after…
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Burundi president claims Rwanda plans to incite war in his country
Rwanda has rejected Ndayishimiye’s words as “surprising” and said there was no plan to spark conflict in Burundi.
The president of Burundi has claimed that neighbouring Rwanda is planning to foment a conflict in his country, warning that it is backing a rebel group in…
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Video. Argentina marks 49 years since military coup amid political tensions
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On the 49th anniversary of Argentina’s 1976 military coup, thousands gathered in Buenos Aires to honour victims and demand justice.
Thousands gathered in Buenos Aires on Monday to commemorate the 49th anniversary…
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Video. Motorcyclist found dead after falling into massive sinkhole in Seoul
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A 20-metre-wide sinkhole in eastern Seoul collapsed beneath traffic, injuring a woman and trapping a motorcyclist, whose body was found after a 17-hour search.
A motorcyclist who fell into a massive sinkhole in the…
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Thousands of protesters in North Macedonia demand justice over nightclub fire
Thirteen people have been arrested in the corruption probe into the fire, which killed 59 and injured dozens of others in the town of Kočani.
Thousands of protesters in North Macedonia have taken to the streets again to demand justice over a nightclub fire that killed…
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At least 23 people killed in overnight Israeli strikes on Gaza, hospitals report
The strikes come after the United Nations announced it would reduce its presence in Gaza following an alleged Israeli attack on one of its buildings, killing one employee.
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Video. Ukraine seeks thousands of new recruits to face Russian army
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In Donbas, Ukrainian volunteers, some over 40 and newly trained, prepare for battle, believing defence is their only option against Russian invasion.
Ukraine is looking for thousands of new soldiers, including…
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US holds talks with Russia as ceasefire negotiations continue
Moscow and Kyiv have struggled to reach even a limited 30-day ceasefire with both sides continuing to attack each other with drones and missiles.
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