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  2. The Presidency of the Council of Ministers ...
  • 21
  • Apr.
  • 2025

The Presidency of the Council of Ministers declares a three-day mourning period on the occasion of Pope Francis death

The mourning period will begin today and end on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Flags on public buildings and institutions will be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning, and the usual programming of radio and television stations will be modified to take account of this momentous event.

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18/05 22:06

Trump says 'serious negotiations' underway with Iran

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18/05 22:04

Trump says holding off Iran attack planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf leaders 

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18/05 21:33

US Treasury issues sanctions against Cuba's main intelligence agency

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18/05 21:15

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18/05 20:10

US to screen some arrivals for Ebola at airports: CDC

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18/05 19:43

New US Fed chair Warsh to be sworn in on Friday: White House

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18/05 19:38

US extends sanctions waiver on Russian at-sea oil by 30 days: Treasury

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18/05 18:59

Four killed in Kenyan transport protests: interior minister

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18/05 18:22

Israeli strikes killed more than 3,000 in Lebanon since March: health ministry

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18/05 18:21

Iran Guards threaten to impose permits on internet cables passing through Hormuz

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18/05 18:18

4 dead, 8 hurt as gunman opens fire in southern Turkey: reports

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18/05 17:43

US reaches $275 mn settlement with India's Adani over alleged Iran sanctions violations

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18/05 17:00

Greenland PM says 'no sign' of change in US position after meeting Trump envoy

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18/05 16:36

Greenland PM hails 'constructive' meeting with Trump envoy

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18/05 16:23

Iran court to hear case against director Panahi Wednesday: Iranian media

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18/05 16:00

Iran World Cup squad arrives in Turkey for training: AFP correspondents

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18/05 15:26

Spanish king to go to Mexico for World Cup in new sign of thaw: palace sources

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18/05 15:00

UN demands Israel prevent 'genocide' in Gaza

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18/05 14:53

Iran Guards say struck groups linked to US, Israel in western Kurdistan province

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18/05 14:32

Lebanon president says he will do the 'impossible' to stop war with Israel

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18/05 14:26

Israel PM confirms Gaza flotilla interception, says 'thwarting malicious scheme'

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18/05 14:00

Bodies of four divers in Maldives accident found: Italy

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18/05 13:48

Hezbollah says it fired drone at military target in north Israel

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18/05 12:52

Turkey slams 'act of piracy' over Israel's flotilla interception

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18/05 12:33

Christian group says 46 children and adults kidnapped in attack on schools in southern Nigeria

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18/05 12:22

Iran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz: top security council

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18/05 11:47

Spanish court orders 55 million euro ($64 million) tax refund to Shakira 

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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship Hondius docks in Rotterdam: AFP

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18/05 11:18

Gaza-bound flotilla says Israeli forces intercepting its fleet west of Cyprus

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18/05 11:13

Iran foreign ministry says responded to latest US proposal

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18/05 11:07

Iran says US exchanges continue despite impasse

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18/05 10:53

Nigeria, US carry out new strikes on Islamic State in Nigeria: Africom

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18/05 10:48

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship on final approach to port: AFP

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18/05 10:20

Iran's World Cup football team leaves for Turkey: media

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18/05 10:14

Russian drone hit Chinese cargo ship overnight in Black Sea: Ukraine navy to AFP

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18/05 09:20

Anglo American says to sell Australian coal mines for $3.9 bn

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18/05 08:24

Ryanair flags Iran war uncertainty as annual profit jumps 35%

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18/05 05:52

Cleveland Cavaliers eliminate top-seeded Detroit from NBA playoffs

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18/05 05:33

Australia orders China-linked shareholders to sell stakes in rare earths firm

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18/05 05:07

China retail sales growth slowed sharply in April year-on-year: official data

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18/05 02:43

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seals second straight NBA MVP award

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18/05 01:47

England's Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship

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18/05 00:46

Israeli strike in east Lebanon kills Islamic Jihad commander: state media

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18/05 00:42

WHO keeps evaluation of hantavirus as 'low risk' as cruise ship approaches Netherlands

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18/05 00:14

Saudi Arabia says has intercepted three drones from Iraq

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17/05 22:56

Mali military drone strikes kill at least 10 civilians: local and security sources

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17/05 21:35

Saudi Arabia calls drone attack at UAE nuclear site 'threat' to region

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Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes in south kill 5

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Jannik Sinner wins Italian Open, extends Masters 1000 tournament streak

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Trump warns 'won't be anything left' of Iran unless it agrees to deal

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10 dead in attack in central Mexico: local officials

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UAE calls drone attack at nuclear site 'dangerous escalation'

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UAE says drone that crossed western border hit nuclear site

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17/05 16:41

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Taiwan leader says cross-strait peace will not be 'traded away'

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Taiwan's leader says US arms sales, security cooperation key to cross-strait peace

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17/05 14:42

UN watchdog expresses 'grave concern' over drone strike near UAE nuclear plant

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17/05 14:16

Iran media says 'no tangible concessions' in US response to Iran proposal 

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Fire breaks out after drone strike on UAE nuclear power plant: authorities

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Zelensky says Ukraine drone attack on Moscow region 'entirely justified'

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Laboratory confirms Ebola case in east DR Congo city held by Rwanda-backed militia

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Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf appointed to oversee ties with China: media

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Maduro ally Alex Saab extradited to US again: Venezuela govt

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