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Clashes between armed groups in Colombia kill at least 52
BOGOTA, May 28 (Reuters) - At least 52 guerrilla fighters were killed in clashes between two rival armed groups vying for territorial control of a strategic cocaine production and trafficking region in southeastern Colombia, a faction of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) involved in the fighting said in a statement on Thursday.
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US to send citizens exposed to Ebola to quarantine camp in Kenya, not bringing patients home
WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. is setting up a facility in Kenya to quarantine U.S. citizens who have been exposed to Ebola, and will not be transporting those who develop symptoms to the United States, senior administration officials said on Thursday.
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Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over
May 28 (Reuters) - Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing will embark on an official visit to India from May 30 to June 3, India's foreign ministry said on Thursday, in what could be his first since he took over last month.
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Russia ratchets up pressure on Armenia ahead of June election
MOSCOW, May 28 (Reuters) - Russia sharply criticised Armenia on Thursday for drawing closer to the EU, saying it was not pursuing a balanced position towards Moscow and was cooperating with European nations wishing Russia harm.
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Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close
BUDAPEST, May 28 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Thursday said a deal on releasing frozen European Union funds was "very close" as there is agreement with Brussels on many issues, although some questions remain over the fight against corruption.
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German-Netherlands Corps to take NATO command role in Estonia, Latvia
BERLIN, May 28 (Reuters) - NATO will strengthen the defence of its eastern flank by tasking the German-Netherlands Corps with the command of allied troops in Estonia and Latvia in the event of a war with Russia, Germany and the Netherlands said on Thursday.
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7 millionth vehicle rolls off BMW Brilliance's Shenyang production base in NE China
SHENYANG, May 28 (Xinhua) -- BMW Brilliance's Shenyang production base in northeast China's Liaoning Province saw the roll-off of its 7 millionth vehicle on Thursday, a considerable achievement that reflects the BMW Group's long-standing commitment to the Chinese market.
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US-Iran MOU on 60-day ceasefire extension reached, but Trump must approve, sources say
WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement on a memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire for 60 days, but U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to approve it, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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1st LD-Writethru-China Focus: World Intelligence Expo highlights AI-industry integration, global collaboration
TIANJIN, May 28 (Xinhua) -- The World Intelligence Expo 2026 kicked off on Thursday in north China's Tianjin Municipality, bringing together over 700 exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge technologies, products and application scenarios in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
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South Africa's central bank hikes repo rate to 7 pct amid rising inflation pressures
JOHANNESBURG, May 28 (Xinhua) -- The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on Thursday raised its repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 7 percent, citing rising inflationary pressures linked to higher fuel and food costs amid growing global uncertainty.
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Italy busts money-laundering ring tied to mafia boss Messina Denaro
ROME, May 28 (Reuters) - Italy's finance police on Thursday said they had seized assets and companies worth more than €200 million ($232 million) in an investigation into the laundering of drug trafficking proceeds linked to late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.
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Kenya set to exempt low-income earners from paying income tax
NAIROBI, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday announced a tax relief proposal to exempt individuals earning 30,000 shillings (about 232 U.S. dollars) or less per month from Pay-As-You-Earn income tax.
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UK's Starmer defends his government against Blair criticism
LONDON, May 28 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his government on Thursday against criticism from Labour's longest-serving premier, Tony Blair, saying his ministers had adopted the right policies to start stabilising Britain after a period of flux.
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Mexico's congress backs adding foreign interference as grounds to annul elections
MEXICO CITY, May 28 (Reuters) - Mexico's congress on Thursday approved a constitutional amendment to include "foreign interference" as a reason to annul elections in the country.
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Romanian prosecutors add hate speech against women to Andrew Tate investigation
BUCHAREST, May 28 (Reuters) - Romanian prosecutors said on Thursday they have extended a criminal investigation into internet personality Andrew Tate by adding charges of instigating hatred and discrimination against women.
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US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup
WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday announced aligned public health travel measures for people coming from African regions at the greatest risk from Ebola, they said in a joint statement, as they aim to protect citizens and visitors during the World Cup.
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Latvia parliament approves new government after drone row topples coalition
RIGA, May 28 (Reuters) - Latvia's parliament on Thursday approved the formation of a new government, making centre-right opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs prime minister ahead of an October election, after recent drone incursions that brought down the ruling coalition.
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WHO chief heads to Congo as Ebola outbreak strains response
KINSHASA/BUNIA, May 28 (Reuters) - The head of the World Health Organization was travelling to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday where an Ebola outbreak, the third largest on record, is outpacing the world's response.
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French parliament backs repeal of slavery-era edicts, dodges reparations call
PARIS, May 28 (Reuters) - French lawmakers voted on Thursday to formally repeal slavery-era laws that defined the legal status of enslaved people as "movable property" and justified abuse and corporal punishment, though they stopped short of including demands for reparations.
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Poland to finalise $27 billion in military deals under EU SAFE by end-May, PM says
WARSAW, May 28 (Reuters) - Poland will sign agreements by the end of May to finance military equipment worth 100 billion zlotys ($27.41 billion) under the European Union's SAFE program worth 43.7 billion euros, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday.
