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Georgia suspends talks on joining the European Union and accuses the bloc of blackmail

Georgia suspends talks on joining the European Union and accuses the bloc of blackmail

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia is suspending talks on its bid to join the European Union for four years, its prime minister said Thursday, in view of what he described as “blackmail and manipulation” from some of the bloc's politicians.
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Cyprus could become a member of NATO when conditions permit, the country's president says

Cyprus could become a member of NATO when conditions permit, the country's president says

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus could apply to become a member of NATO once its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with U.S.
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Georgia suspends talks on joining the EU for 4 years, accusing the bloc of 'blackmail'

Georgia suspends talks on joining the EU for 4 years, accusing the bloc of 'blackmail'

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia is suspending talks on its bid to join the European Union for four years, its prime minister said Thursday, in view of what he described as “blackmail and manipulation” from some of the bloc's politicians.
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Romanian court orders recount of first-round election won by far-right outsider

Romanian court orders recount of first-round election won by far-right outsider

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A top Romanian court on Thursday asked the official electoral authority to recount and verify all of the ballots cast in the first round of the presidential election, which was won by a far-right outsider candidate, sending
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Romanian court orders a recount of presidential election first round

Romanian court orders a recount of presidential election first round

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A top Romanian court on Thursday asked the official electoral authority to recount and verify all of the ballots cast in the first-round of the presidential election.
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Former British soldier who broke out of prison is convicted of spying for Iran

Former British soldier who broke out of prison is convicted of spying for Iran

LONDON (AP) — A former British soldier whose audacious escape from a London prison spurred a dayslong search was convicted on Thursday of spying for Iran. passing on sensitive information to the Iranian intelligence service.
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Former British soldier convicted of passing on sensitive information to the Iranian government

Former British soldier convicted of passing on sensitive information to the Iranian government

LONDON (AP) — A former British soldier whose audacious escape from a London prison spurred a dayslong search was convicted on Thursday of passing on sensitive information to the Iranian intelligence service.
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At least 13 dead after landslides bury 40 homes in villages in eastern Uganda

At least 13 dead after landslides bury 40 homes in villages in eastern Uganda

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At least 13 people have died in eastern Uganda after landslides buried 40 homes in six villages, relief officials said Thursday.
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Landslides bury 40 homes in six villages in eastern Uganda, killing at least 13 people

Landslides bury 40 homes in six villages in eastern Uganda, killing at least 13 people

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At least 13 people have died in eastern Uganda after landslides buried 40 homes in six villages, relief officials said Thursday.
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High-ranking military official in China placed under investigation, defense ministry says

High-ranking military official in China placed under investigation, defense ministry says

BEIJING (AP) — China has suspended a high-ranking military official while he is being investigated, its Defense Ministry announced Thursday.
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