Putin threatens to target any Western troops sent to Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any Western forces deployed to Ukraine would be "legitimate" targets for Russia's army, as Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky said "thousands" could be sent as part of a peacekeeping force.
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The massive debt behind France's political turmoil
France's growing debt pile is at the heart of the confidence vote that could topple the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou next week.
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Britain's Duchess of Kent dies aged 92: palace
Britain's Duchess of Kent, who was known for her links to the Wimbledon tennis tournament, has died aged 92, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.
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China to impose temporary duties on EU pork
China said Friday it would impose temporary anti-dumping duties on European Union pork imports, delivering another blow to shaky ties between the economic powerhouses as Brussels vowed to protect its producers.
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Stocks rise ahead of key US jobs data
Asian and European stock markets advanced on Friday ahead of a key US jobs report that will give insight into the Federal Reserve's path for interest rates.
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England's Stones out of Andorra, Serbia World Cup qualifiers
Manchester City defender John Stones has withdrawn from the England squad through injury for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, manager Thomas Tuchel said Friday.
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Conservative Thai tycoon wins parliament vote to become PM
Right-wing Thai tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul was confirmed Friday by parliament as the nation's next prime minister, ousting the dominant populist Shinawatra dynasty.
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Lebanon to discuss army plan to disarm Hezbollah
The Lebanese government is set to discuss on Friday an army plan to disarm Hezbollah, which the Iran-backed militant group says plays into the hands of Israel and the United States.
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China to impose temporary duties on EU pork over 'dumping'
China said Friday it would impose temporary anti-dumping duties on European Union pork imports, delivering another blow to shaky ties between the economic powerhouses.
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US sanctions Palestinian rights groups over ICC probe
The United States has imposed sanctions on three leading Palestinian NGOs, accusing them of supporting International Criminal Court efforts to prosecute Israeli nationals.
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