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Ecuador to elect new president in left-right battle
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Ecuador to elect new president in left-right battle

International: Whoever wins will take over from beleaguered Lenin Moreno on May 24 and will immediately face an economic crisis exasperated by a 7.8% contraction in GDP in 2020.
Austin makes first Israel visit by Biden official, Iran on the agenda
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Austin makes first Israel visit by Biden official, Iran on the agenda

International: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Israel on Sunday on the first visit by a senior representative of the Biden administration, whose s
In a rare admission, Chinese official says home-grown vaccines’ effectiveness low
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In a rare admission, Chinese official says home-grown vaccines’ effectiveness low

International: The effectiveness rate of a coronavirus vaccine from Sinovac at preventing symptomatic infections has been found to be as low as 50.4%. By comparison, the vaccine made by Pfizer has been found to be 97% effective.
'Accident' strikes Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, says official
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'Accident' strikes Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, says official

International: He said there were no injuries nor pollution caused by the incident.
LAC talks: China says de-escalation trend ‘positive’, silent on remaining issues
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LAC talks: China says de-escalation trend ‘positive’, silent on remaining issues

International: After the 11th round of talks between Corps Commanders, the MEA said in a statement on Saturday that both sides had ‘a detailed exchange of views for the resolution of the remaining issues related to disengagement along the LAC’.
Trump tells Republican donors he'll help win Congress in 2022
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Trump tells Republican donors he'll help win Congress in 2022

International: A variety of other Republicans are considering their own potential runs for the party’s presidential nomination in 2024.
3 children found fatally stabbed in Los Angeles apartment
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3 children found fatally stabbed in Los Angeles apartment

International: The mother, considered a suspect, was being sought by authorities.
Prince Charles says 'dear Papa' was 'very special'
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Prince Charles says 'dear Papa' was 'very special'

International: In a statement to the grieving nation, Prince Charles said his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, was a "much loved and appreciated figure"
U.S. Congress advances slavery reparation proposals
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U.S. Congress advances slavery reparation proposals

International: Bill moots remedies, including financial aid, for descendants
Prince Philip honoured with gun salutes, funeral on April 17
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Prince Philip honoured with gun salutes, funeral on April 17

International: Military teams across the U.K. and on ships at sea fired 41-gun salutes on Saturday to mark the death of Prince Philip, honouring the former naval off
We’ve never shied away from talks, says Pakistan
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We’ve never shied away from talks, says Pakistan

International: ‘But an enabling environment is needed’
At least 80 killed in Myanmar as UN envoy calls for ‘action’
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At least 80 killed in Myanmar as UN envoy calls for ‘action’

International: At UNSC meet, Kyaw Moe Tun called for targeted sanctions
Myanmar unrest | Berlin envoy takes stand against junta
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Myanmar unrest | Berlin envoy takes stand against junta

International: Up until recently, one of Chaw Kalyar’s tasks at the Myanmar Embassy in Berlin consisted of providing assistance to fellow nationals stripped of their
Iran unveils advanced nuclear centrifuges
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Iran unveils advanced nuclear centrifuges

International: It comes after U.S. offered ‘very serious’ ideas on resetting ties and was awaiting Tehran’s reciprocation
Toll mounts as battle for Yemen’s Marib heats up
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Toll mounts as battle for Yemen’s Marib heats up

International: Houthis are fighting to seize the region
Saudi Arabia executes 3 soldiers for ‘high treason’
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Saudi Arabia executes 3 soldiers for ‘high treason’

International: Conviction for aiding unspecified enemy
Hamzah Bin-Hussein | The rebel prince
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Hamzah Bin-Hussein | The rebel prince

International: The palace feud has exposed the long simmering tensions in Jordan
‘India, U.S. not on same page on rules-based order'
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‘India, U.S. not on same page on rules-based order'

International: India on April 9 had protested a U.S. decision to conduct a patrol in India's exclusive economic zone near Lakshadweep
U.S. to keep migrant families in hotels as amid rush for space
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U.S. to keep migrant families in hotels as amid rush for space

International: Migrant families will be held at hotels in the Phoenix area in response to a growing number of people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, authorities sa
Earthquake in Indonesia’s Java, Bali kills one; no tsunami warning
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Earthquake in Indonesia’s Java, Bali kills one; no tsunami warning

International: Rahmat Triyono, the head of Indonesia’s earthquake and tsunami centre, said in a statement the undersea earthquake did not have the potential to cause a tsunami.