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Image for Russia jails Romanian citizen for 15 years for spying for Ukraine
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Russia jails Romanian citizen for 15 years for spying for Ukraine

MOSCOW, March 5 (Reuters) - A Romanian man was convicted of spying for Ukraine and sentenced by a Ru...

5th March, 2026

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Gulf countries concerned about risk of Iran civil war, says EU's foreign chief

BRUSSELS, March 5 (Reuters) - Countries in the Middle East have told European officials they are con...

5th March, 2026

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Pakistanis fleeing Iran describe strikes shaking ground under their feet

By Saleem Ahmed and Asif Shahzad QUETTA, Pakistan, March 4 (Reuters) - Pakistanis fleeing Iran descr...

5th March, 2026

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Ukraine seeks to postpone next round of trilateral talks with Russia amid Middle East events, Zelenskiy says

March 5 (Reuters) - Ukraine spoke to the United States about the possibility of changing location an...

5th March, 2026

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Explainer-What you need to know about France's local elections

PARIS, March 5 (Reuters) - France will hold municipal elections on March 15 and 22, votes seen as a...

5th March, 2026

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On the French Riviera, a Sarkozy heir seeks to chart his own political path

MENTON, France, March 5 (Reuters) - In a French Riviera town nestled between the mountains, the Medi...

5th March, 2026

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Nepal goes to the polls; voters seek change after youth-led protests

By Gopal Sharma KATHMANDU, March 5 (Reuters) - Nearly six months after a wave of unprecedented youth...

5th March, 2026

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Britain's foreign office advises against travel to all areas of Lebanon

March 4 (Reuters) - Britain's Foreign Office said on Wednesday it advises against travel to all area...

5th March, 2026

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Britain to strip law-breaking asylum seekers of state support

LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) - Britain plans to strip accommodation and financial support from asylum s...

4th March, 2026

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Zelenskiy spoke to leaders of Bahrain, Kuwait about Iran conflict

March 4 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed the Middle East confli...

4th March, 2026

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White House: Spain has agreed to cooperate with US military

WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - Spain has agreed to cooperate with the U.S. military, White House Pr...

4th March, 2026

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Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador over attacks

AMSTERDAM, March 4 (Reuters) - The Netherlands summoned the Iranian ambassador on Wednesday over the...

4th March, 2026