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Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force

PARIS, April 2 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday it would be unrealistic...

2nd April, 2026

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Azerbaijan upholds conviction of opposition politician, lawyer says

BAKU, April 2 (Reuters) - The Supreme Court of Azerbaijan on Thursday rejected an appeal by a promin...

2nd April, 2026

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Russia says it's ready to help resolve Iran conflict

MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Russia is ready to contribute to resolving the Iran conflict and Preside...

2nd April, 2026

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Storm batters Greece, killing one, flooding homes and disrupting travel

ATHENS, April 2 (Reuters) - A man died and dozens of homes were flooded after heavy rain and gale-fo...

2nd April, 2026

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Russia's Putin to host Egypt's foreign minister, focus on Iran war and Middle East

MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Egyptian Foreign Minister Bad...

2nd April, 2026

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Lithuania to seek US help in Epstein-linked trafficking probe

VILNIUS, April 2 (Reuters) - Lithuania is preparing a request to the United States for cooperation i...

2nd April, 2026

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At village pub in Orban's heartland, Hungary's vote plays out over pints

By Krisztina Than and Krisztina Fenyo MALYINKA, Hungary, April 2 (Reuters) - Sandor Toth has been ru...

2nd April, 2026

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Analysis-From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover

By Saad Sayeed April 2 (Reuters) - A diplomatic outcast a year ago, Pakistan has become a trusted re...

2nd April, 2026

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Russia woos students for its drone forces in Ukraine with large financial packages

By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Students across Russia are being offered large financia...

2nd April, 2026

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Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets

By Pesha Magid TULKARM, West Bank, April 2 (Reuters) - The sight and sound of Iranian rockets arcing...

2nd April, 2026

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Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew

WASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 2 (Reuters) - Hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded on Thursday...

2nd April, 2026

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Takeaways from Trump's speech on Iran

By Matt Spetalnick and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump staunchl...

2nd April, 2026