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Putin: Syrian Downing of Russian Jet Was 'Tragic, Accidental'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called the downing of a Russian military plane by Syria "a chain of tragic, accidental circumstances," tamping down what could have turned into a tense situation with Israel.

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German Spymaster Ousted Over Anti-Migrant Violence

The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency has been transferred from his job just weeks after he made remarks that appeared to downplay anti-migrant violence.

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South Africa's Top Court Legalizes Personal, Private Use of Cannabis

South Africa's top court has legalized the use of cannabis for private, personal use.

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UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria condemns killing of abducted aid worker in North-East

The Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, condemns the killing of the aid worker and midwife Saifura Hussaini Ahmed Khorsa in north-east Nigeria. Ms. Hussaini, 25 years old, was abducted on 1 March 2018 in Rann town, Borno State,...

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