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Germany, Spain to train Ukraine troops under EU programme
Germany, Spain to train Ukraine troops under EU programme
by  AFP

Germany and Spain are planning to train thousands of Ukrainian troops under an EU programme to help bolster Kyiv's fightback against Russia, officials said Tuesday. Germany's Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said at a meeting of EU counterparts in Brussels that Berlin was planning to train 5,000 Ukrainians "in a wide range of skills" by next June.

Nigeria's ancient Benin Bronze treasures go digital
Nigeria's ancient Benin Bronze treasures go digital
by  AFP

Nigeria's famed Benin bronzes -- artefacts stolen during British colonial rule and scattered across the globe -- have a new online archive that aims to become a digital record of the treasures. The project comes online as international momentum grows for the restoration of African artefacts from former colonial powers Britain, France, Germany and Belgium.

Saudi crown prince courts Asia amid row with Washington
Saudi crown prince courts Asia amid row with Washington
by  AFP

Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince has embarked on a multi-stop Asian tour, shoring up the Gulf nation's ties with its biggest energy market and signalling growing independence from Washington amid a bitter row over oil supply. A likely stop is South Korea, where local media report the crown prince will meet business leaders.

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