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France Riots: How Anti-Government Protests Spiraled Into Civil Unrest

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Kuwaitis Elected to Senior Leadership Roles at ALECSO

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AI's transatlantic debt trap

AI's trillion-dollar shock

Russia's shrinking shield

Iranian director Jafar Panahi released after hunger strike

Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been released on bail after starting a hunger strike to protest against his almost seven-month detention, supporters said on Friday.

Ukraine to fight in Bakhmut 'as long as we can,' Zelensky wins EU praise

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday his forces would hold out as long as possible in war-battered Bakhmut, as he hosted a summit with EU chiefs who praised Kyiv's push for reforms needed to join the bloc.

Burkina's slain leader Sankara to be buried at assassination site

The body of Burkina Faso's revered revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara is to be buried alongside 12 comrades at the spot where in 1987 they were assassinated, the country's ruling junta said on Friday.

Aubameyang dropped, Badiashile left out of Chelsea's Champions League squad

Chelsea have dropped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and left out new £36 million ($44 million) signing Benoit Badiashile from their Champions League squad for the rest of the season.

Brazil calls for crackdown on racism in football

The Brazilian Football Confederation said Friday it had sent a letter to FIFA calling for a crackdown on racism in the sport, after a series of incidents targeting players including Brazil star Vinicius Junior.

Paris Olympics chief organiser says athletes shouldn't 'suffer' in Russia row

The president of the 2024 Paris Olympics organising committee on Friday said athletes should not "suffer" from decisions they do not control amid an escalating row over allowing Russians and Belarusians to compete.

Ethiopia PM holds first meeting with Tigray leaders since peace deal

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other government officials on Friday held their first meeting with Tigrayan leaders since a November peace deal, officials and state media said.

Ritchie won't take Scotland captaincy for granted

Jamie Ritchie said he would not take the Scotland captaincy for granted as he prepared to lead his side in their Six Nations opener against England on Saturday.

EU helps Ukraine weather Russian attacks on grid with LED bulbs

Ukraine said Friday it had started replacing millions of regular light bulbs with energy-saving LED lamps as part of an EU-funded project to help with energy shortages caused by Russian strikes.

Pope urges S. Sudan leaders to make 'new start' for peace

Pope Francis on Friday urged the leaders of South Sudan to make "a new start" for peace, warning that history would remember them for their actions, as he began a three-day visit to the violence-wracked country.

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