Russia starts largest drone attack on Ukraine
KYIV, Feb 23 (BBC): Russia launched the largest single drone attack on Ukraine on Saturday night, officials have said. While many were repelled, emergency services reported drone strikes causing destruction and fires in several regions overnight.Ukraine's Air Force Command spokesman Yuriy Ignat, said a "record" 267 Russian drones were launched...
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Israel delays freeing of Palestinian prisoners
JERUSALEM, Feb 23 (BBC): Israel says it is indefinitely delaying the release of more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, in another potentially major setback in the ceasefire process.Benjamin Netanyahu said the release was now going to be delayed until the next handover of hostages by Hamas was guaranteed - and without...
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Long wait likely for new government
BERLIN, Feb 23 (AFP): Germans went to the polls Sunday in a pivotal election, with the conservatives the strong favourites after a campaign rocked by a far-right surge and the dramatic return of US President Donald Trump.Frontrunner Friedrich Merz has vowed a tough rightward shift if elected to win back...
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One dead and police hurt in France knife attack
PARIS, Feb 23 (BBC): One person has been killed and three police officers injured in a knife attack in the eastern French city of Mulhouse.A 37-year-old Algerian man was arrested at the scene and the prosecutor has opened a terrorist inquiry because the suspect reportedly shouted "Allahu Akbar", or "God...
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