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Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial

Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial

Opposition politicians call for resignation; Trump this month asked Israeli president to grant pardon

Asia
Floods hit Sri Lanka's capital as cyclone death toll rises to 159

Floods hit Sri Lanka's capital as cyclone death toll rises to 159

Northern part of Colombo facing a major flood, as water level in the Kelani River continues to rise

Europe
Putin says authorities must galvanize Russian identity in Ukraine

Putin says authorities must galvanize Russian identity in Ukraine

A document, signed by Putin, calls for measures to ensure 95 percent of country's population identify as Russian by 2036

Middle East
Egypt trains hundreds of Palestinians for future Gaza police force

Egypt trains hundreds of Palestinians for future Gaza police force

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announces plan to train 5,000 officers for Gaza during talks with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa

North America
Trump ramps up Venezuela threats, warns airspace 'closed'

Trump ramps up Venezuela threats, warns airspace 'closed'

Caracas slams Trump's warning as a 'colonialist threat'