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US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a forthcoming deal with Russia involving Ukraine and Europe following a White House event hosted by First Lady Melania Trump with officials from the two countries.
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Paraguayan President Santiago Pena resigned following a banking crisis that cut off access to funds for nearly half the country’s population. The resignation is pending as Congress initiates an impeachment trial.
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The National Capital Planning Commission approved the construction of a massive triumphal arch inspired by Paris’ Arc de Triomphe, despite facing legal challenges.
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Israeli president Herzog deliberates after Eisenkot receives majority Knesset backing to become prime minister Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot has received the backing of a majority of Knesset members to be prime minister, possibly granting him the mandate to attempt to form the next government. Eisenkot received 67 recommendations compared with 46 for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Yashar party urged Israeli president Isaac Herzog on Thursday to hand Eisenkot the mandate to form the next…
