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Kremlin set to annex four Ukraine territories at ceremony
Kremlin set to annex four Ukraine territories at ceremony
by  AFP

Russia is expected to annex four occupied regions of Ukraine at a lavish Kremlin ceremony on Friday that follows a threat by President Vladimir Putin to use nuclear weapons in their defence. Along with threats to use nuclear weapons, Putin announced a mobilisation of hundreds of thousands of Russians to bolster Moscow's army in Ukraine, sparking demonstrations and an exodus of men abroad.

Fire in Paraguay elections office destroys thousands of vote machines
Fire in Paraguay elections office destroys thousands of vote machines
by  AFP

A fire broke out Thursday at Paraguay's Superior Court of Elections, destroying thousands of electronic ballot boxes and other equipment only two months ahead of the South American country's presidential primaries, officials said. Paraguay's primary elections are scheduled for December 18, with the general presidential election on April 30, 2023. hro/dl/ll/des/caw

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