Kosovo awards Trump with Order of Freedom for peace efforts

President Thaci awards Trump one of country's highest honours for efforts on peace and reconciliation.

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Trump 'offered Assange pardon' in return for hacked emails source

Assange's lawyer says deal offered in exchange for source for the hacking of Democratic emails before 2016 election.

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Dutch government seeks to hold Syria accountable for torture

Dutch initiative is latest attempt to hold Syrian gov't accountable amid reports it is mistreating its own citizens.

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Haftar announces conditional lifting of Libya oil blockade

The blockade has resulted in more than $9.8bn in lost revenue, exacerbating electricity and fuel shortages.

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US election live updates: Early voting starts in four states

Voters begin to cast ballots in Minnesota, Virginia, South Dakota and Wyoming.

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After Moria fire, refugees decry conditions in new camp on Lesbos

There is a lack of food, water and toilet facilities at Kara Tepe, forcing people to urinate in the sea and near tents.

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Sudan's Sinnar state flooding: Families find shelter in schools

The worst floods in Sudan in a century continue to displace thousands.

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Archaeologists in Mexico find first Mayan slave ship

Mexican scientists recently identified the vessel as 'La Union', believed to have gone down in September 1861.

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How Russian media is trying to save Lukashenko's Belarus

Russia-funded networks stand by embattled leader, who in turn uses their outlets to lavish praise on 'brother' Putin.

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Belarus borders remain open despite Lukashenko's closure threat

Border Guard Service says border checkpoints remain open, though controls and inspections have been strengthened.

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