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Armenia, Azerbaijan ceasefire collapses within few hours

Bloomberg A ceasefire between Azerbaijan and Armenia was in tatters hours after coming into effect, with both sides trading accusations of violations on Sunday. It’s the second truce brokered by Russia this month that has failed to stop the violence. Hundreds of people have been killed since the worst fighting in decades erupted between the countries over the breakaway region ...

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Thai protesters ignore crackdown to rally

Bloomberg Thousands of protesters — calling for the resignation of PM Prayuth Chan-Ocha’s government and reform of the monarchy — filled a busy traffic intersection in Thailand’s capital on Sunday, ignoring a ban on gatherings and threat of crackdowns by the police. Demonstrators braved rain to gather around Victory Monument, one of the main centers for Bangkok’s public transit, with ...

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Guinea holds presidential election amid tension over third-term bid

Bloomberg Guinean voters headed to the polls to pick a president after widespread protests over the incumbent’s bid to extend his 10-year rule. President Alpha Conde, 82, and former prime minister Cellou Dalein Diallo, 68, are the frontrunners in the 12-man race to lead the world’s top bauxite producer. Conde, who’s beaten Diallo twice before, is seeking a third term ...

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