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Russia warns West not to blackmail it over Ukraine
Russia blamed Kiev on Monday for a surge in fighting in Ukraine and warned the West that any attempt to increase economic ...Tsipras moves to form anti-austerity Greek government after crushing victory
Greek leftwing leader Alexis Tsipras will move on Monday to build a stable government that can take on international lenders and reverse ...49 Philippine police killed after clash with rebels
Forty-nine Philippine police commandos were killed when they clashed with Muslim rebels in the south, police said Monday, a bloodbath which tested ...Boko Haram attacks northeastern Nigerian city, scores killed
In fierce fighting Sunday that killed more than 200 combatants, Nigerian troops clashed with Islamic extremists who attacked Maiduguri, the biggest city ...Haiti urges UN to keep troops in country
The Haitian government urged the United Nations Security Council against cutting its troop presence ahead of crucial elections.Miss Colombia crowned Miss Universe; Miss USA runner-up
Miss Colombia Paulina Vega has been crowned Miss Universe, beating out first runner-up Miss USA Nia Sanchez and contestants from more than ...Greek leftists Syriza aim for landmark election win
Greeks began voting on Sunday in an election expected to bring in a government led by the leftwing party Syriza, which has ...Rockets kill 30 in Ukraine city as rebel offensive begins
Pro-Russian rebels launched an offensive against the strategic port of Mariupol in eastern Ukraine on Saturday, prompting the European Union\'s foreign policy ...Obama starts three-day India visit
Signalling his determination to take relations with the United States to a higher level, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke with protocol ...Japan condemns apparent IS execution, demands hostage release
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday called the apparent killing of a Japanese captive by Islamic State militants "outrageous and impermissible," ...