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March 15

Albanian opposition protests TikTok ban alleging censorship ahead of election

Albania’s opposition has protested the left-wing government’s decision to shut down TikTok, calling the move censorship ahead of May 11 parliamentary elections
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A protester attends a rally against the leftwing Socialist Party government's decision to shut down TikTok, in Tirana, Albania, Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Vlasov Sulaj)
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Romania's election body rejects far-right Diana Sosoaca's presidential bid, approves George Simion

Romania’s electoral body has rejected the candidacy of controversial far-right politician Diana Sosoaca in the presidential election rerun in May, but approved George Simion, the leader of the country’s most popular far-right party
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Controversial politician Diana Sosoaca, who was barred by a top court from entering last year's presidential election, raises her hands wearing boxing gloves and speaking outside the country's electoral authority after she registered an unlikely bid to enter the May rerun in Bucharest, Romania, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
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Tens of thousands join pro-Europe rally in Rome, amid worries over European Union's plan to rearm

Tens of thousands of Italians have joined a pro-Europe rally in the center of Rome, waving blue European Union flags in a sign of support and unity amid a European push for rearmament that has split the country
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CORRECTS DATE People gather on the occasion of a Pro-Europe demonstration asking for more cohesion in the EU on the wake of the recent changes of priorities in International politics, in Rome, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse via AP)
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Canada to review the purchase of US-made F-35 fighter jets in light of Trump's trade war

A spokesman for Canada's Defense Minister Bill Blair says new Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked for a review of the purchase of America’s F-35 fighter jet
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Prime Minister Mark Carney signs a document during cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill, Friday, March 14, 2025 in Ottawa. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)
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An airstrike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people, an opposition group says

An opposition group in military-ruled Myanmar says an airstrike on a central village under the control of a pro-democracy resistance group has killed at least 27 civilians and injured 30 others
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Syrians mark anniversary of civil war by celebrating the ouster of Bashar Assad

Thousands of Syrians have poured into the streets and public squares to mark 14 years since the country’s civil war began, the first without Bashar Assad in power
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A Syrian army helicopter throws flowers and confetti on a group of demonstrators marking the 14th anniversary of the start of the uprising against Bashar Assad's regime in March 2011, in Umayyad square, Damascus, Syria, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)
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At least 11 dead after separate security operations against militants in restive northwest Pakistan

Pakistan's military says troops acting on intelligence have raided two militant hideouts in the country’s restive northwest, triggering gun battles that left at least two soldiers and nine militants dead
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Starmer says Putin must prove he is 'serious about peace' and sign up to Ukraine ceasefire

Starmer says Putin must prove he is 'serious about peace' and sign up to Ukraine ceasefire
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Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrikes killed 6 people in Gaza, including a local reporter

Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrikes killed 6 people in Gaza, including a local reporter
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Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told global leaders to “keep the pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament in London, England, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP)
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Serbia's capital braces for a major anti-government rally as tensions mount

Huge crowds are converging on downtown Belgrade for a major rally against populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his government
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Protesters wave Serbian flags as they gather close to the Serbian parliament during a major anti-corruption rally led by university students in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Marko Drobnjakovic)
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Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American

The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for sanctions and accused of being anti-white and anti-American
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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, right, welcomes Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission President, centre, and Antonio Costa, European Union Council President, left, ahead of the eighth EU-South Africa summit in Cape Town, South Africa, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Nardus Engelbrecht)
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Pope enters fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia on positive trajectory

Pope Francis has entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia with signs of recovery continuing on a positive trajectory
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A message for Pope Francis is seen in front of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic, in Rome, Saturday, March 15, 2025, where the Pontiff is hospitalized since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
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On the Ukrainian front, soldiers react to Trump: Reporter's notebook

“If we lose the support, we’ll fight with our bare hands.”
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Ukrainian soldiers with the 33rd Separate Mechanized Brigade get training incase of a gas attack during military training on March 13, 2025 in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine. Ukraine has agreed to a US-backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, with Russia yet to issue an official response. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
March 15

Russia and Ukraine launch aerial attacks amid proposed ceasefire talks

Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight Saturday, with both sides reporting more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories
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In this photo distributed by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Saturday, March 15, 2025, a body of a dead Ukrainian serviceman lies on the ground at an area in the Kursk region of Russia after it was taken over by Russian troops. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)
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'Filled with arrogance': China lashes out at G7 over statements on maritime security

China has lashed out at accusations it is endangering maritime safety made by top diplomats from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies
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American influencer apologizes for snatching Australian baby wombat following outrage

An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized for her actions, saying she had acted out of concern for the young animal’s welfare
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A wombat walks at a wildlife sanctuary in Bendalong on the South Coast, of Australia, Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (Dean Lewins/AAP Image via AP)
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Greek government debt upgraded to investment grade, closing the door on a painful era

Greece’s center-right government has welcomed a credit rating upgrade by Moody’s, the last major ratings agency to lift junk status on government bonds that began 15 years ago during a severe debt crisis
March 15
FILE - Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, right, speaks with National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis during a parliament session in Athens, Greece, Saturday, July 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis, File)
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Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if truce agreement is implemented

Hamas says it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting the truce back on track
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People take part in a protest demanding the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo//Oded Balilty)
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UK's Starmer convenes 'coalition of the willing' for second meeting to discuss Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is convening a meeting of global leaders to discuss the developments regarding the war in Ukraine, following another frantic week of diplomacy aimed at getting Russia to back a 30-day ceasefire
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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with European leaders at the beginning of a video conference at 10 Downing Street in London, England, March 15, 2025. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP)
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Vatican switchboard nuns field growing calls about pope — but no, you can’t speak with him directly

The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls
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FILE - Pope Francis shares a light moment with "Telefono Amico" support hotline president Dario Briccola during an audience at the Vatican Saturday, March 11, 2017. (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP, File)
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Turkey and Israel face mounting tensions over future of post-Assad Syria

The fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's government has aggravated the already tense relations between Turkey and Israel, with their conflicting interests in Syria pushing the relationship toward a possible collision course
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Syria's interim president Ahmad Al-Sharaa, center, prepares to sign a temporary constitution for the country in Damascus, Syria, Thursday March 13, 2025. At left, is Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shiban. (AP Photo/Omar Albam)
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Elevated road under construction in Bangkok collapses, killing at least 5 people

An elevated road being built in Thailand’s capital Bangkok collapsed, killing at least five people
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This image taken from video Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, shows farmer Juliet Balaya as she surveys the damage to her crop and fishpond caused by a mine waste spill near Kitwe. (AP Photo/Richard Kille )
March 14

Make room Starbucks and McDonald's. China's Mixue and other brands win fans in Southeast Asia

Chinese food and beverage brands are gaining fans across Southeast Asia, offering alternatives to big name American chains and expanding Beijing's commercial and cultural sway in neighboring economies
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A Mixue outlet staff prepares drink for customer at a shopping outlet in Sepang, Malaysia, Thursday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
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Turkey says it will closely monitor a Syrian government deal with a Kurdish armed group

Turkey’s foreign minister says Ankara is closely monitoring an agreement between the Syrian government and a U
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In this handout photo released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry press service, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, left, sits with Syria's interim president Ahmad Al-Sharaa, during their meeting in Damascus, Syria, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (Turkish Foreign Ministry press service via AP)
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Greenland political parties join together against Trump comments about annexing the island

All five parties in Greenland’s parliament have issued a joint statement on Friday rejecting President Donald Trump’s latest effort to take control of the strategic Arctic island
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Chairman of Demokraatit, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, center, hugs supporters during the election party at Demokraatit by cafe Killut in Nuuk, early Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)
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What the last person to see missing Pitt student told the prosecutor

Sudiksha Konanki, 20, disappeared while on spring break with friends.
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A member of civil defense canine unit searches for Sudiksha Konanki, a university student from the U.S. who disappeared on a beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, March. 10, 2025.
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Pope Francis' condition remains stable on 29th day in hospital, Vatican says

The pope continued therapy, including breathing and physical movement.
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Faithful pray for Pope Francis in front of Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Thursday, March 13, 2025, where Francis is being treated for bilateral pneumonia since Feb.14.
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Putin says Ukraine must surrender after Trump calls for soldiers to be spared

Ukraine pushed back against claims its troops are surrounded in Kursk.
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In this photo taken from video distributed by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, March 14, 2025, Russian soldiers patrol an area in the Kursk region of Russia after it was taken over by Russian troops.
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Hamas says it will release American hostage Edan Alexander

Hamas said it will release the bodies of four other dual nationals.
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A woman holds an image of hostage Edan Alexander in Jerusalem, Oct. 25, 2023.
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Einstein's blackboard: Why this hidden treasure is tucked away at a UK university

Part of the blackboard has remained untouched since 1930.
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Painting of Albert Einstein.
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Why an unexpected sea level rise occurred in 2024, according to NASA

Ocean water expands as it warms, researchers said.
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The Pacific Ocean is shown in this NOAA satellite image.
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Canada's new PM Mark Carney delivers 1st remarks

Mark Carney was sworn in Friday as Canada's 24th prime minister, delivering remarks on the new government and trade saying "negativity won't win a trade war."
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Mark Carney was sworn in Friday as Canada's 24th prime minister, delivering remarks on the new government and trade saying "negativity won't win a trade war."
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Hamas makes demands for hostage release

ABC News’ Marcus Moore and former CIA Field Operative Darrell Blocker discuss the impact these demands could have on ceasefire negotiations.
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VIDEO: Hamas makes demands for hostage release
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Human-elephant conflict rises in Kenya

Due to drought & dwindling resources, elephants are getting closer to villages.
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Inspirational people caring for orphaned elephants.
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Italy's Florence and Pisa on alert as heavy rains bring floods to some regions

Heavy rains has hit the northern Italian regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, pushing the main rivers in the regions above alert levels for floodings
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Sandbags are placed on a street in Bologna, Italy, Friday March 14, 2025, as heavy rain battered the northern Emilia-Romagna region, where local rivers were above alert levels. (Guido Calamosca/LaPresse via AP)
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Hamas says it will release American hostage Edan Alexander

Alexander was 19 when he was taken in southern Israel during the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023. ABC News’ Matt Gutman reports.
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VIDEO: Hamas says it will release American hostage Edan Alexander
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International headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories from around the globe making headlines.
March 14
Catch up on the developing stories from around the globe making headlines.
March 14

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's new prime minister amid Trump's trade war

Former central banker Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister
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Canadian Prime Minister designate Mark Carney tours the ArcelorMittal Dofasco steel plant in Hamilton, Ontario, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Dog on scooter with Holi powder on forehead shows how much Indians love their pets

A photo of a dog in India on a scooter, its forehead daubed with colored powder, is a potent symbol of how many households treat pets as family and include them in festivities, including Holi
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A dog rideS on the back of bike as people celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, in Mumbai, India, Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
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British man killed in Kenya after being hit by president's speeding motorcade

A British national has been killed in Kenya after being hit by a government vehicle that was part of the president’s motorcade
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UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January, in blow to Treasury chief ahead of key statement

The British economy unexpectedly shrank during January, piling pressure on Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before a key statement about the state of the public finances later this month
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Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves walks, during a visit to Babcock International, in Rosyth, Scotland, Friday March 14, 2025. (Mike Boyd/PA via AP)
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Hamas agrees to release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and bodies of 4 others

Hamas says it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals, hostages who had died in captivity
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Palestinians perform Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem, during the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
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Serbia's capital Belgrade on edge ahead of a major rally testing the ruling populists

Serbia’s capital Belgrade is on edge ahead of a major rally this weekend with populist authorities of President Aleksandar Vucic ramping up efforts to dissuade people from attending
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Protesters light flares as they gather ahead of a major rally this weekend in downtown Belgrade, Serbia, Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
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UN World Food Program to cut food aid for over 1 million people in Myanmar

The United Nations food agency says that more than 1 million people in the war-torn nation of Myanmar will be cut off from food assistance due to critical funding shortfalls
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FILE - A Rohingya woman travels with a bag of rice that her family received through World Food Program close to Bawda Pa refugee camp, outskirts Sittwe, Rakhine state, Myanmar, Jan. 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe, File)
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Several Ukrainian drones intercepted overnight 2 miles away from Kremlin, Russia says

It is the second Ukrainian attack on Moscow in a week.
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A law enforcement officer works to gather fragments of a downed Ukrainian drone at a building in western Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 14, 2025.
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Iran increasingly electronically surveils women looking for headscarf violations, UN report warns

Iran increasingly relies on electronic surveillance and the public to inform on women refusing to wear the country's mandatory headscarf in public, even as hard-liners push for harsher penalties for those protesting the law
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Sara Hossain, Chair of the Iran Fact-Finding Mission, speaks during a press conference about the launch of the Iran Fact-Finding Mission's latest report, at the European headquarters of the United Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, March 14, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP)
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Philippine ex-President Duterte appears by video link in The Hague courtroom

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared by video link before judges at the International Criminal Court
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An activist holds a slogan as they watch a broadcast of the first appearance at the International Criminal Court (ICC) of former President Rodrigo Duterte in Quezon city, Philippines on Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
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China, Russia and Iran call for end to US sanctions and the restart of nuclear talks

Representatives of China, Russia and Iran called for an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program and a restart to multinational talks on the issue
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