Poland closed all border crossings with Belarus as the joint Russia-Belarus military exercises Zapad-2025 begin at NATO’s doorstep. Moscow and Minks claim the drills simulate repelling an attack against Russia and Belarus. But Zapad-2021 masked Russia’s preparations for its invasion of Ukraine.
Category: 4. World
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Russia flexes its military muscles at NATO’s doorstep days after sending drones to Poland
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Families hold vigil in Nepal as death toll from protests rises
The grieving families of those killed during violent protests in Nepal gathered in Kathmandu on Thursday, lighting candles outside a hospital morgue and demanding justice and information about missing relatives.
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Crowds cheer in Brasília after Bolsonaro convicted of coup attempt
Opponents of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro celebrated across Brasília on Thursday night after the Supreme Court sentenced him to more than 27 years in prison for attempting a coup.
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South Africa reopens inquest into death of Steve Biko : NPR
Anti-apartheid activist Stephen Biko is seen in this undated image.
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Freed Belarusian Prisoners Describe Brutal Conditions
VILNIUS — A group of Belarusians, newly freed in a major release of political prisoners, described years of grim and sometimes sadistic conditions in prison custody as they spoke publicly, some for the first time in years.
A total of 52 people…
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Israeli soldiers increasingly refuse to return to Gaza
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — As Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists for its invasion of Gaza City, a growing number of soldiers — and their mothers — are saying no.
There are no official…
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