Belarus’ newly re-elected president Alexander Lukashenko is facing increased pressure to resign as tens of thousands of people are taking the streets to protest the disputed presidential election.
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For the first time in two years, the US Navy is providing CNN with rare footage and interviews aboard a reconnaissance plane flying over the contested South China Sea. The pandemic has not stopped the rising tensions between the US and Chinese Navies, as well as warships of neighboring countries that …
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The prime minister also announced he will suspend Parliament until 23 September.
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Alexander Lukashenko says a group of those who dispute the election results are trying to seize power.
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About 200 people gathered in the Gorton area of Manchester where police were pelted with missiles.
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A freeze on evictions, introduced during the coronavirus lockdown, is due to expire on 23 August.
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