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Russia accuses Ukraine of Poland missile blast
Russia accuses Ukraine of Poland missile blast

Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of a deadly blast in Poland, with Belgium saying it was probably caused by Kyiv's air defences firing at Moscow's incoming missiles. The conflict has caused deep unease in Poland where memories of Soviet domination are still raw.

Indonesian leader says negotiations on G20 declaration 'very tough'
Indonesian leader says negotiations on G20 declaration 'very tough'

Indonesia's president said Wednesday that negotiations for a joint G20 summit declaration were extremely difficult, but hailed the leaders' agreement. Widodo handed over the G20 chair to New Delhi, which maintains strong economic ties with Moscow, at a ceremony with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. dsa-agn-jfx/arb/dva

Iran issues new death sentence as protests enter third month
Iran issues new death sentence as protests enter third month

Iran issued a second death sentence in three days and clashes killed at least six people as women-led protests over Mahsa Amini's death in custody entered a third month Wednesday. It came three days after a court issued the first death sentence in connection with the protest movement that has shaken the Islamic republic's clerical leadership.