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Somalia president vows 'all-out war' against Al-Shabaab
Somalia president vows 'all-out war' against Al-Shabaab
Africa
by  AFP

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday pledged "an all-out war" to eliminate Al-Shabaab in his first statement to the nation since the jihadists staged a deadly 30-hour hotel siege in Mogadishu. "So I call upon you to be prepared for an all-out war against the ruthless (people) who are hostile to our peace," he said in a statement released by the office of the president.

Putin betting Europe blinks, top EU diplomat warns
Putin betting Europe blinks, top EU diplomat warns
World
by  AFP

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is betting the united EU response to his invasion of Ukraine will fracture as soaring prices hit European voters' wallets, Brussels' foreign policy chief warned Tuesday. "Vladimir Putin remains inflexible.

Turkey warmly welcomes Abbas after restoring Israel ties
Turkey warmly welcomes Abbas after restoring Israel ties
World
by  AFP

Turkey said Tuesday that its restoration of full diplomatic relations with Israel did not mean a shift in Middle Eastern allegiances as it warmly welcomed Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas. Cavusoglu said Palestinian leaders also "want our relations with Israel to be normalised".

Auld reekie: Edinburgh bin strike leaves a bad smell
Auld reekie: Edinburgh bin strike leaves a bad smell
World
by  AFP

Trash overflowed from bins on the streets of Edinburgh on Tuesday as a strike by council workers hit the city during its internationally renowned arts festival. The country has recently been hit by strikes by railway workers and criminal lawyers over pay.

Finland's 'partying PM' apologises for controversial pic
Finland's 'partying PM' apologises for controversial pic
World
by  AFP

Finland's prime minister Sanna Marin apologised on Tuesday for a controversial photo taken at her residence, less than a week after the 36-year-old sparked criticism with a video of her partying. Marin -- who was appointed in 2019 at the age of 34 -- has previously been the target of criticism over parties at her official residence.