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Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign faces trouble in crucial Iowa 26 Jan 2023 - 10:04 pm
Former US President Donald Trump, who announced a third run for the presidency in 2024, hosts a New Year's Eve party at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, US on December 31, 2022. File Photo / Reuters
Nigeria launches domestic card scheme in cashless bid 26 Jan 2023 - 09:49 pm
The Central Bank of Nigeria's logo is seen on its headquarters building in Abuja, Nigeria, on January 22, 2018. File Photo / Reuters
Egypt, India launch 'strategic partnership' to boost trade 26 Jan 2023 - 09:43 pm
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (left) shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi after their joint media briefing at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on January 25, 2023. (Photo by Sajjad Hussain / AFP)
US to 'deepen' ties with hotly courted Africa 26 Jan 2023 - 09:24 pm
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen shakes hands with South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago, at the Reserve Bank Offices in Pretoria, South Africa, January 26, 2023. (REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)
Board of Brazil's Petrobras elects Lula ally as new president 26 Jan 2023 - 09:23 pm
Petrobras has in recent years focused on its main activity of pumping deepwater crude while selling off non-core assets. File Photo / Reuters
National Archives asks former US presidents, VPs to check for classified documents- CNN 26 Jan 2023 - 09:18 pm
The National Archives building is seen in Washington on March 4, 2012. File Photo / Reuters
EU drug regulator decides antibiotic shortage not a 'major event' 26 Jan 2023 - 09:09 pm
Ten pills of the antibiotic
Lebanon central bank says freezes accounts of US-sanctioned individuals 26 Jan 2023 - 08:47 pm
A view shows a logo of Lebanese money exchanger Hassan Moukalled's company CTEX on the exterior of the company, in Beirut, Lebanon January 26, 2023. (REUTERS/Aziz Taher)
Peru recalls ambassador to Honduras for 'unacceptable interference' as diplomatic spat deepens 26 Jan 2023 - 08:23 pm
This handout picture released by the Argentinian Presidency shows Argentine President Alberto Fernandez (right) shaking hands with Honduran President Xiomara Castro at the San Martin palace in Buenos Aires on January 25, 2023. (Photo by Maria Eugenia CERUTTI / Argentinian Presidency / AFP) 
Russia's Lavrov on surprise visit to Eritrea 26 Jan 2023 - 08:11 pm
Peninsula
Saudi Arabia amends nationality law; prime minister to grant citizenship 26 Jan 2023 - 07:47 pm
A view shows vehicles driving on a street in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia February 16, 2021. File Photo: REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri
US shuts down major global ransomware group Hive 26 Jan 2023 - 07:37 pm
An American flag waves outside the US Department of Justice Building in Washington, US, on December 15, 2020. File Photo / Reuters
South Africa signs deal with India to relocate dozens of cheetahs 26 Jan 2023 - 07:26 pm
A cheetah and her cub walk on the plains in Masai Mara game reserve, Southwest of Kenya's capital Nairobi, on November 1, 2012. Picture taken on November 1, 2012. File Photo / Reuters
French ex-minister convicted in fake jobs scam 26 Jan 2023 - 07:13 pm
In this file photo taken on March 16, 2016 French senator Michel Mercier delivers a speech during the vote of an amendment enshrining the current state of emergency in the constitution, and depriving people convicted of terror-related offences of French nationality, at the Senate in Paris. (Photo by FRANCOIS GUILLOT / AFP)
Retail giant slams UK's Brexit plan for Northern Ireland 26 Jan 2023 - 07:09 pm
Shoppers walk past a branch of Marks and Spencer in Altrincham, Britain on January 7 2020. File Photo / Reuters
UK to eliminate tariffs on more than 3,000 exports from Nigeria 26 Jan 2023 - 07:00 pm
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari gives a speech as he attends the Dakar summit under the theme
Denmark calls for mandatory military service for women 26 Jan 2023 - 06:42 pm
File Photo: Soldiers parade through Aalborg, Denmark. (Henning Bagger/AFP/Getty Images)
Burhan says Sudan 'in agreement' with Ethiopia on controversial dam 26 Jan 2023 - 06:00 pm
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (R) walks alongside Sudanese Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (L) at Khartoum Airport during a welcome ceremony on January 26, 2023. (Photo by AFP)