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Ukraine updates: Hundreds of towns, villages without power

Shanghai, other Chinese cities ease some COVID curbs

German government urged to address ammunition shortage

Iran executes 4 accused of working for Israel

Indonesia volcano alert raised following Semeru eruption

Historic crown gets modifications for King Charles III

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Africa

The quest for Kenya’s first military robotic dog

Kenyan student builds robotic dog with local materials

A 19-year-old has come up with several prototypes of a robotic dog that could eventually be used for military purposes.

Asia

Prison inmates wearing brown tops carry a plywood coffin

Philippines' largest prison holds mass burial for inmates

Police have discovered the decomposed remains of 176 inmates at a funeral home.

Germany

Deputies sit in the Bundestag, though many chairs are left empty

German government seeks to ease citizenship rules

Those plans have been met with a divided response among the population, according to a recent survey.

Europe

An elderly woman in Kyiv holds a candle after Russian attacks caused a blackout

Russia is targeting civilians in Ukraine

The strategy is to demoralize the people with a long winter ahead. It's a cynical tactic with a long history.

Middle East

Actress Jasmin Tabatabai sings on stage against a black background, dressed in a purple shirt

Berlin theater dedicates special evening to Iran protests

Initiated by three well-known German-Iranian actresses, a special evening highlighted the courage of Iran's women.

North America

USMNT's golden generation focus on "progress"

The USMNT failed to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, but the future is bright ahead of hosting the tournament in 2026.

Latin America

Messi eyeing fairytale ending with improving Argentina

Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup knockout goal as Argentina edged to a nervy 2-1 win over Australia.

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FIFA World Cup

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The FIFA World Cup takes place every four years. The 2022 tournament is currently underway in Qatar and is shrouded in controversy over the nation's human rights record.

Morocco coach Hoalid Regragui is lifted aloft during a World Cup game

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Ukraine, alongside Russia, is one of the world’s main grain exporters. When Russia attacked Ukraine, regular grain exports stopped. Since July, some cargo ships have been able to sail via Turkey, but none have reached Tanzania’s main port of Dar es Salaam.

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China

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With a population of almost 1.5 billion, the People's Republic of China is the most populous country in the world. It's an economic superpower, and one of the few countries to possess nuclear weapons.