Sunak's cabinet: the ministers still serving in UK govt
Rishi Sunak unveiled his top team of ministers on Wednesday, hours after taking office as Britain's first prime minister of colour vowing stability.
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South Sudan VP rejects ouster from ruling party
South Sudan's vice president, Riek Machar, has rejected a move to kick him out of the ruling party, a sign of renewed political tensions that could put pressure on the country's rocky peace process.
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Climate summit host Egypt renews invite to King Charles
Egypt on Tuesday renewed its invitation to King Charles III for next month's COP27 climate summit after the British monarch's plans to attend were reportedly quashed by ex-Prime Minister Liz Truss.
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Italy commissioner approves contested gas terminal
A state-appointed commissioner gave the green light Tuesday to a contested new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal considered crucial to Italy's plan to wean itself off Russian gas.
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Skepticism about another intervention force for Haiti
Sending a special international force to Haiti could provide much-needed relief to a population choked by powerful gangs, but any new stabilization mission has little chance of ending the chaos without a long-term political solution, experts say.
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Strong 6.4-magnitude quake rocks northern Philippines: USGS
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the northern Philippines late Tuesday, the US Geological Service said, with local officials warning about the potential for damage.
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Saudi blasts release of oil reserves 'to manipulate markets'
Saudi Arabia's energy minister on Tuesday blasted the release of emergency oil stocks as an attempt to "manipulate markets", the latest apparent salvo in a spat with Washington over oil production.
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24 dead, million seek shelter as Cyclone Sitrang hits Bangladesh
At least 24 people died after Cyclone Sitrang slammed into Bangladesh, forcing the evacuation of about a million people from their homes, officials said Tuesday.
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Farrell says injured Ireland stars could play against Springboks
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said Tuesday he had yet to rule out any of his squad's injured players from next week's November opener against world champions South Africa.
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Vieira points to 'lack of opportunity' for black managers
Patrick Vieira has called for black players to be given more opportunities in coaching and at the executive level in football.
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