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Attack in Somalia’s Gedo region escalates tensions with Kenya

Bloomberg An attack in Somalia’s Gedo region was by militia trained and armed by Kenya’s government, Somalia’s Information Ministry said amid deteriorating diplomatic relations between the neighbours. In recent months, the two nations have recalled envoys over varying disputes including Kenya’s decision to establish a consulate in the breakaway region known as Somaliland and the alleged auction by Somalia of ...

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Russia to stamp out Navalny protests as new unrest looms

Bloomberg Russian authorities ratcheted up the threat of prosecution after tens of thousands of people took to the streets across the world’s largest country in support of jailed opposition leader Alexey Navalny. Police detained more than 3,500 people in 125 cities, including almost 1,500 in the capital Moscow, according to monitoring group OVD-Info, though most were released within hours. The ...

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Italy PM weighs tactical retreat ahead of vote

Bloomberg Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is sizing up his options ahead of a crucial Senate vote this week, including a resignation offer that would position him as the top candidate to lead a new government. The 56-year-old Conte is considering offering his resignation to President Sergio Mattarella, who oversees forming new governments, according to officials who asked not to ...

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