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Peru president imposes curfew in Lima, Callao after protests

Peru president imposes curfew in Lima, Callao after protests

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announced a curfew for Tuesday for the capital Lima and neighboring port city Callao following a demonstration that caused roadblocks and "acts of violence".

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Japan minister brings Ukrainians from Poland on government plane

Japan minister brings Ukrainians from Poland on government plane

Twenty Ukrainians arrived in Tokyo Tuesday on a government plane with Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi after his trip to Poland, as Japan cautiously welcomes those fleeing Moscow's invasion.

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'Very emotional': Tolstoy descendant hosts Ukrainians in Switzerland

'Very emotional': Tolstoy descendant hosts Ukrainians in Switzerland

Under the intense gaze of Russian literary giant Leo Tolstoy, his great-granddaughter listens with concern as Anastasia Sheludko describes the horrors she experienced before fleeing Ukraine.

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Tuchel provides calm amid Chelsea storm ahead of Real clash

Tuchel provides calm amid Chelsea storm ahead of Real clash

Chelsea face Real Madrid on Wednesday reeling from their heaviest defeat of the season, but Thomas Tuchel's battle-hardened ability to keep his players focused should ensure the Champions League holders are ready for the latest test of their resilience.

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Zelensky to address UN Security Council over Russian 'genocide'

Zelensky to address UN Security Council over Russian 'genocide'

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the UN Security Council on Tuesday, where he is expected to demand tough new sanctions on Moscow over killings in the town of Bucha he has called "war crimes" and "genocide".

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Kansas comeback stuns North Carolina for US college crown

Kansas comeback stuns North Carolina for US college crown

The University of Kansas staged the biggest comeback in the history of the US collegiate basketball national championship game to defeat North Carolina on Monday.

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Sri Lanka parliament reconvenes after state of emergency

Sri Lanka parliament reconvenes after state of emergency

Sri Lanka's parliament will convene Tuesday in its first session since a state of emergency was imposed as the country grapples with protests and mounting demands for the president's resignation over a worsening economic crisis.

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Abramovich: surprise participant in Russia-Ukraine talks

Abramovich: surprise participant in Russia-Ukraine talks

When Turkey hosted talks between Russia and Ukraine last week, a familiar but unexpected face was seen among the officials and diplomats gathered in a wing of the former imperial Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.

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Oil extends rally on Russia sanctions bets, stocks wobble

Oil extends rally on Russia sanctions bets, stocks wobble

Oil prices extended gains Tuesday on the prospect of further sanctions on Russia for alleged "atrocities" in some occupied Ukraine cities, while equities struggled to build on a rally in New York and Europe.

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US, Britain to seek Russia's suspension from UN Rights Council

US, Britain to seek Russia's suspension from UN Rights Council

The United States and Britain announced plans Monday to seek Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council following allegations that Russian troops systematically executed civilians in Bucha, Ukraine.

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