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Russia to build a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbekistan leader Shavkat Mirziyoyev held talks on Monday and signed a number of agreements aimed at deepening bilateral relations, including one...
Confessed Russian spy in German military sentenced to 3.5 years
A 54-year-old German army officer who confessed to spying for Russia has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison by a court in Dusseldorf.The man, a...
German spokesman: Israeli airstrike in Rafah presumably a ‘mistake’
The German government has described a deadly Israeli airstrike near Rafah that killed at least 35 Palestinians as presumably "a mistake" and again defended Israel's "right to defend itself...
Poland presents $2.5bn plan to reinforce border with drones, barriers
Poland on Monday announced details on the planned fortification of its eastern border, including drones, anti-tank barriers and new operating bases.The plan, called Eastern Shield, envisages investments totalling around...
Macron to visit Saxony on second day of state visit to Germany
French President Emmanuel Macron was due to continue his official state visit to Germany on Monday with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Holocaust memorial in Berlin before leaving the...
Pipeline operators resolve issue securing Kazakh oil transit to Germany
Kazakh oil transit to Germany has been secured following an agreement between pipeline operators in Poland and Russia, reported Reuters, citing sources.This agreement ensures the flow will not be...
EU foreign ministers adopt new sanctions regime for Russia
EU foreign ministers on Monday adopted a new sanctions regime to punish serious human rights violations in Russia, multiple diplomats confirmed to dpa.The new system of sanctions was established...
Poland eyes fortifications on its border with Belarus
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Defense officials in NATO member Poland presented plans on Monday for fortifying its eastern border with Moscow ally Belarus.The government says that Poland, which supports...
From Humble Beginnings to Global Recognition: Yvey Valcin’s Passion for Hairstyling and Community Service
Parents play a pivotal role in shaping the lives and careers of their children, a sentiment strongly echoed by Yvey Valcin, a renowned fashion stylist and beauty advocate. Valcin credits...
The ex-con, illegal guns and the fear of Kenya’s police
As Kenya struggles with rising violent crime, BBC Africa Eye follows one former criminal as he tries to persuade men to turn in their illegal firearms, one gun at...
