Conflict and fear sap campaign energy ahead of Myanmar election

Conflict and fear sap campaign energy ahead of Myanmar election
Conflict and fear sap campaign energy ahead of Myanmar election

Conflict and fear sap campaign energy ahead of Myanmar election
Moscow sentences Russian diplomat to 12 years for passing secrets to U.S. intelligence
Moscow sentences Russian diplomat to 12 years for passing secrets to U.S. intelligence
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Two dead in Palestinian attack in Israel, Israeli authorities say
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Thai defence minister to attend truce talks with Cambodia, PM says
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Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria's Homs kills eight
Former China Life president expelled from Communist Party after corruption probe
Former China Life president expelled from Communist Party after corruption probe
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Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak jailed for 15 more years in 1MDB saga's biggest trial
Russian drones damage foreign-flagged vessels in southern ports, Ukraine says
Russian drones damage foreign-flagged vessels in southern ports, Ukraine says
Seoul court acquits ex-officials of tampering in case of man slain by North Korean troops
Seoul court acquits ex-officials of tampering in case of man slain by North Korean troops
Iran says foreign tanker carrying smuggled fuel seized in Gulf
Iran says foreign tanker carrying smuggled fuel seized in Gulf
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Malaysia court finds ex-PM Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power in biggest 1MDB trial
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A year on, Jeju Air crash report delayed as families question probe's credibility
South Korea prosecutor seeks 10-year jail term for ex-president Yoon

South Korea prosecutor seeks 10-year jail term for ex-president Yoon
Japan's cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check

Japan's cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check
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Myanmar to hold third phase of election voting on January 25, state media reports
Israeli military says it killed a member of Iran’s Quds Force in Lebanon
Israeli military says it killed a member of Iran’s Quds Force in Lebanon
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Russia sees slow but steady progress in Ukraine peace talks
Russia compares US blockade of Venezuela to piracy

Russia compares US blockade of Venezuela to piracy
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Poland intercepts Russian plane over Baltic, reports airspace breaches from Belarus
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In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
China accuses US of trying to thwart improved China-India ties

China accuses US of trying to thwart improved China-India ties
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Bangladesh leader considered PM frontrunner returns from exile ahead of polls
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China social media thrashes one-child policy after population control czar dies
Saudi Arabia says Yemen group should withdraw its forces from seized provinces
Saudi Arabia says Yemen group should withdraw its forces from seized provinces
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Christmas celebrations muted at Bondi as Australians grieve after deadly shooting
Russia's Putin sent a message to North Korea's Kim to celebrate New Year's Day, KCNA says

Russia's Putin sent a message to North Korea's Kim to celebrate New Year's Day, KCNA says
North Korea's Kim Jong Un views submarine construction, oversees missile launch, KCNA says

North Korea's Kim Jong Un views submarine construction, oversees missile launch, KCNA says
France's Macron says he discussed Ukraine with NATO head Rutte

France's Macron says he discussed Ukraine with NATO head Rutte
Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls

Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls
Turkey, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire deal's second phase, Turkish source says

Turkey, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire deal's second phase, Turkish source says
Thai and Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire

Thai and Cambodia militaries hold talks on resuming ceasefire
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Southeastern Taiwan shaken by 6.1 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage
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Analysis-Myanmar junta's shift from battlefield to ballots faces long odds
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Myanmar's decade of turmoil: elections, coup and conflict
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Factbox-Myanmar's election in numbers
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Explainer-Why is Myanmar's junta holding an election during a civil war?
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Bangladesh leader seen as likely next prime minister set to return from exile ahead of polls
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South Korea special prosecutor indicts ex-president Yoon over opinion polls
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Thailand's Anutin picked as PM candidate in 'consequential' February polls
China probe finds Taiwanese smugglers controlled vessel that damaged subsea cables
China probe finds Taiwanese smugglers controlled vessel that damaged subsea cables
Palau to take up to 75 migrants from US after call on transfer of third-country nationals

Palau to take up to 75 migrants from US after call on transfer of third-country nationals
Australia cancels British man's visa after charges of displaying Nazi symbol

Australia cancels British man's visa after charges of displaying Nazi symbol
Australian state passes tougher gun, protest law after Bondi Beach shooting

Australian state passes tougher gun, protest law after Bondi Beach shooting
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‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
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‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
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Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
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‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
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How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
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Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
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Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
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South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
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‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
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‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
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Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
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US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
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Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
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Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
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Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
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Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
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‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
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ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
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The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
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Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
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Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
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The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
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US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
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‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
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El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
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Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation