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Moldovan villagers uncertain about future two days before election run-off

1 Nov 2024

By Felix Hoske and Anna Voitenko RISKOVA (Reuters) – Moldovans in villages north of the capital Chisinau said they were uncertain about country’s future two days before the second and decisive round of the presidential election. Moldova holds an election runoff on Sunday in which pro-Western President Maia Sandu seeks second term leading a country …

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In Ukraine, hopes of war breakthrough slim whoever wins US election

1 Nov 2024

By Anastasiia Malenko and Tom Balmforth KYIV (Reuters) – For many Ukrainians, the outcome of the U.S. election next week and its impact on the war with Russia feels less likely to be pivotal than it once did. Even with the Democrats’ unprecedented military and financial aid, battlefield losses have accelerated in the east and …

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Iran adviser hints at expansion of missile range, nuclear doctrine review after Israel strikes

1 Nov 2024

(Reuters) – Kamal Kharrazi, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, said on Friday that Tehran is likely to increase the range of its ballistic missiles and possibly review its nuclear doctrine, amid growing tensions with arch-enemy Israel and tit-for-tat missile and airstrikes. Asked by Lebanon-based pro-Iran broadcaster Al-Mayadeen whether Iran was ready if conflict were …

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Dutch junior tax minister resigns over refusal to disclose investments

1 Nov 2024

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Dutch junior Finance Minister Folkert Idsinga, who had been responsible for tax policies, resigned on Friday amid growing pressure to disclose details about his personal investments. “If the largest government party puts a knife on my throat and forces me to publish all my interests without any necessity, that’s where I draw …

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Ukraine’s mortar shell production surge stymied by explosives shortage

1 Nov 2024

By Max Hunder KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine has increased production of mortar shells from zero before Russia’s invasion to millions per year now, but a global explosives shortage is constraining the push to ramp up the weapons industry, Kyiv’s top arms official said. Ukraine is trying to reduce its heavy reliance on Western military aid. …

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Forest owner Marinakis accused of match-fixing in Greece by defendant in UK libel lawsuit

1 Nov 2024

(This Oct. 31 story has been refiled to clarify the source of the accusation, in the headline) By Sam Tobin LONDON (Reuters) – Evangelos Marinakis, a Greek shipping magnate and owner of English Premier League soccer club Nottingham Forest, was on Thursday accused of trying to fix a Greek soccer match, in a London libel …

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Serbia’s teachers strike and take to streets to demand higher wages

1 Nov 2024

BELGRADE (Reuters) – Classes in many schools in Serbia were cancelled or cut short on Friday as teachers took to the streets to demand higher wages. Serbia’s teachers complain of being underpaid compared to other public sector workers and of worsening working conditions, including violence in schools. Scores of teachers rallied in front of the …

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Volunteers bring ray of light to Spanish towns shattered by floods

1 Nov 2024

By Nacho Doce and Eva Manez PAIPORTA, Spain (Reuters) – Some came armed with mops and buckets, pick-axes or shovels, others carried bottles of drinking water and bags of food. Thousands of volunteers of all ages, walks of life and different nationalities showed up on Friday in Spain’s eastern Valencia region to help with clean-up …

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French gangland shooting triggers mass brawl, five injured

1 Nov 2024

PARIS (Reuters) – A gangland shootout set off a clash involving hundreds in the city of Poitiers overnight, leaving five people injured, French officials said on Friday, highlighting the challenges faced by the new government in tackling violent crime. Many French cities are plagued by drug gangs who often operate in the low-income, high-rise housing …

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