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Critics fear Saudi prince seeks legal cover with PM title
Critics fear Saudi prince seeks legal cover with PM title
by  AFP

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's new title of prime minister, announced this week, could prove more significant abroad than inside the kingdom where he already wields enormous power. Little is expected to change within the kingdom because of his new title, said Umar Karim, an expert on Saudi politics at the University of Birmingham.

Centrists set to win as Latvia holds elections
Centrists set to win as Latvia holds elections
by  AFP

Latvians headed to the polls on Saturday in the shadow of neighbouring Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with victory expected for centrist parties that have vowed to continue backing Kyiv.

Japan wrestling legend Antonio Inoki dies at 79
Japan wrestling legend Antonio Inoki dies at 79
by  AFP

Flamboyant Japanese professional wrestler turned politician Antonio Inoki died Saturday aged 79, according to a company he founded. "Antonio Inoki, the founder of New Japan Pro-Wrestling and former professional wrestler, died in Tokyo," the group said in a statement.

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