Lebanon PM-designate resigns amid impasse over gov’t formation

Mustapha Adib says he wants to recuse himself from forming a new cabinet.

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Armenia opposition leader placed in detention

Prosecutors accuse Gagik Tsarukyan of financial crimes, including 'vote buying' during 2017 parliamentary election.

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Sabah election: Polls open in key test for Malaysia’s Muhyiddin

A defeat for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's allies in Sabah state could increase pressure for snap national polls.

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WHO warns 2 million COVID-19 deaths ‘likely’ before vaccine ready

With coronavirus fatalities nearing 1 million, experts call for concerted action to curb the pandemic.

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African court requests Gbagbo be added to I Coast electoral roll

Former president's candidacy was rejected on grounds he was handed a 20-year jail term by Ivorian court last November.

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