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MOSCOW (AP) - Uzbekistan holds a snap presidential election on Sunday, a vote that follows a constitutional referendum that prolonged the incumbent’s time period from 5 to seven years. ...

The European Union's first brazenly homosexual head of state has been sworn in in Latvia.Edgars Rinkevics served as international minister from 2011 and was sworn in as president on Saturday after his election in May. Mr Rinkevics got here out publicly in 2014, posting on Twitter: "I proudly announce I am gay… Good luck all of you."At the time he pledged to battle for homosexual individuals to have equal relationship rights.Same-sex marriage will not be authorized in Latvia, however civil partnerships have been obtainable to homosexual {couples} since final 12 months. Latvia's presidency is essentially a ceremonial publish and the pinnacle of state acts primarily as an opinion chief and uniting determine within the nation.The president's duties embrace representing Latvia ove...

An airstrike in a Sudanese metropolis on Saturday killed a minimum of 22 individuals, well being authorities stated, in one of many deadliest air assaults but within the three months of combating between the nation’s rival generals. ...

Mark Cavendish has crashed on the Tour de France, forcing him to desert the race and with it his hopes of successful a record-breaking thirty fifth stage.The British bicycle owner fell to the bottom throughout a contact of wheels within the pelaton - essential group - round 60km from the tip of stage eight between Libourne to Limoges. He lay down holding his shoulder as he acquired medical help earlier than being taken into an ambulance for checks, with race organisers then confirming his withdrawal.Cavendish, from the Isle of Man, has been stage with Belgian nice Eddy Merckx on 34 victories and had been bidding to drag forward. Image: Pic: AP On Friday, he got here inside a couple of metres of an historic vic...

HELSINKI (AP) - Latvia’s long-serving overseas minister, recognized for his powerful line on neighboring Russia and robust help for Ukraine, was sworn in on Saturday because the Baltic nation’s president for a four-year time period. ...

Former Manchester United and Netherlands goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar stays in a "stable but still concerning" situation after struggling bleeding round his mind.The 52-year-old was admitted to intensive care on Friday. A press release launched on Saturday by soccer crew Ajax, the place the Dutchman was chief government till he stepped down on the finish of final season, mentioned: "Edwin van der Sar will remain in intensive care for the time being. "His situation is steady however nonetheless regarding. Ajax shares this info on behalf of Annemarie van der Sar, Edwin's spouse. "The Van der Sar family, along with Ajax, is grateful and deeply touched by the many messages of support." Dutch media reported Van der Sar was on trip i...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South Africa’s delicate balancing act over Russia and the Ukraine battle and the pressure it has dropped at relations with the United States have been on full show late final month throughout a visit to Pretoria by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. ...

In the woods, hidden from enemy drones, ambulances wait. Just the sound of birds and the distant rumble of artillery. Medics sit killing time. But by no means for lengthy, because the casualties begin coming.Sky News had uncommon entry to a discipline hospital behind Ukraine's entrance line. What we witnessed among the many docs and ambulance crews gave clues concerning the state of the conflict. Zelenskyy visits 'free island' on conflict's five hundredth day - dwell updatesIt just isn't going in addition to Ukraine had hoped. Its president mentioned as a lot this week. Ukraine's counteroffensive is turning into slowed down, stalling within the face of a properly dug in enemy and big numbers of mines."Everything here is mined," Eugen, a physician, instructed us. "Most of thes...

The 4 events that make up Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte‘s ruling coalition are in tense talks over methods to rein in migration amid hypothesis the thorny situation may carry down the administration and power a basic election. ...

Rishi Sunak has stated the UK "discourages" the usage of cluster bombs after the US agreed to ship them to Ukraine.President Joe Biden has confronted criticism for supplying the munitions, that are banned by many allies due to their monitor document of killing many civilians. The prime minister stated the UK was one in all 123 nations that signed a conference banning their use, and would proceed specializing in supplying tanks and long-range weapons to assist the battle in opposition to Russia."We will continue to do our part to support Ukraine against Russia's illegal and unprovoked invasion, but we've done that by providing heavy battle tanks and most recently long-range weapons, and hopefully all countries can continue to support Ukraine," he added.Mr Sunak will meet Mr Bi...