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Leader of S.Korea’s ruling party attacked ahead of presidential election

By Hyonhee Shin © Reuters/MAXIM SHEMETOV South Korean special envoy Song Young-gil attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in MoscowSEOUL (Reuters) – The leader of South Korea’s ruling party was hospitalised on Monday after being attacked while campaigning for this week’s presidential election, a race already overshadowed by controversy and in which early voting […]

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Pele ‘still fighting’, says son while Brazil legend forced to undergo regular chemotherapy sessions

Brazilian football legend Pele is “still fighting” despite having to undergo regular chemotherapy at the age of 81, his son has stated. © PA Pele File PhotoSince having a tumour removed from his colon in September of last year, the three-time World Cup winner has been forced to undertake regular trips to hospital. There have also been further issues with

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The Independent Ralf Rangnick responds to Roy Keane accusations Manchester United ‘gave up

Ralf Rangnick is under no illusion about the chasm between Manchester United and Manchester City after a derby defeat that led former captain Roy Keane to accuse players of throwing in the towel. There was a party atmosphere around the Etihad Stadium on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions ran amok against their neighbours, regaining their six-point advantage over second-placed Liverpool. Kevin

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Ukraine-Russia war: Nigeria, others may face commodity supply disruptions, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund says countries that have very close economic links with Ukraine and Russia are at particular risk of scarcity and supply disruptions. © Thomson Reuters A mother reacts after seeing her son, one of the Nigerian students who arrived from Ukraine after fleeing Russian invasion, in Abuja, Nigeria, March 4, 2022. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde

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Associated Press:Macron keeps an open line to Putin as war in Ukraine rages

NICE, France (AP) — While most of the world is shunning President Vladimir Putin over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, one of the few leaders keeping an open line of communication is French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron’s diplomatic efforts to prevent the war failed, but he’s not giving up: the two men have spoken four times

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Bloomberg: Global Trade Is Already Suffering From War, Kiel Institute Says

(Bloomberg) — Nearly all economies are already seeing a drop in international trade tied to disruptions triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. © Bloomberg A gantry crane transports a shipping container at Behala inland port in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. A global shortage of

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Business Daily:Chinese firms at risk of breaking local contractors rule

A number of Chinese firms handling mega road construction projects are at risk of breaching a State policy that demands they reserve 30 percent of their work to local firms. © Xinhua News Agency.All Rights Reserved FILE – Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi L meets with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs Raychelle

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dw.com: China says Russia relations are still ‘rock solid’

  The Chinese foreign minister has said the two countries would maintain strategic strength despite the Ukraine crisis, and warned against interference from “third parties.” © Ji Chunpeng/Xinhua/picture alliance Provided by Deutsche WelleChina on Monday reiterated its position on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, calling for all parties involved to engage in dialogue.China’s Foreign Minister Wang

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100 million Nigerians don’t have recognised ID, says report

Over 100 million Nigerians lack access to any form of recognised ID, and about 500 million Africans do not have any form of recognisable legal identity, according to a report by VerifyMe Nigeria. In a report titled, ‘Digital ID in Nigeria: State of the Industry,’ the firm said Nigeria like most other nations operates a

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