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Culture Re-View: The 60-year anniversary of JFK’s assassination

22 November 1963: The assassination of JFK.

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Supporters of Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik wave Putin flags

Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik, who has close ties to Putin, has openly been striving to separate Bosnian Serb territories from the rest of Bosnia and join them with neighbouring Serbia

USA

Severe weather to return to US Midwest after deadly weekend tornadoes

While residents across parts of the US's South and Midwest sift through the wreckage of their homes after deadly tornados, forecasters are warning of more severe weather and fire danger in the days ahead.

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Billionaire Babis vies with ex-general Pavel for top Czech post

A retired army general who backs military support for Ukraine and a eurosceptic billionaire who has questioned NATO’s collective defence clause is contesting for the ceremonial but prestigious post of Czech president in a runoff election.

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Tunisia

Lowest turnout since the Revolution

Tunisian opposition parties have demanded President Kais Saied's resignation after fewer than 9% of the electorate voted on Saturday

USA

Thousands of records over 1963 JFK assassination made public

The US National Archives has released more than 13,000 documents related to the 1963 assassination of President Kennedy, following an order from the White House.

Ukraine

Germany's president pledges more support for Ukraine in surprise visit

Frank-Walter Steinmeier said his trip was focused on helping Ukraine repair its destroyed infrastructure, besides bolstering military support.

Tunisia

Tunisians protest ahead of constitutional referendum

Tunisians took the streets this weekend to protest against a planned constitutional referendum, which would concentrate power in the hands of the president.

Ukraine

Ukraine's first President Leonid Kravchuk dies aged 88

Kravchuk was a driving force in Ukraine’s declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

France

New Interpol boss investigated in France for 'torture' and 'barbarism'

The allegations against Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi relate to one of the main Emirati opponents.

Hungary

Katalin Novak becomes Hungary's first female president

Novak is a loyal ally of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Italy

Italian President Sergio Mattarella sworn in for a second term

The 80-year-old agreed to remain in office after Italy’s fractious parliament failed to agree on a successor.

Greece

Former Greek president Christos Sartzetakis dies aged 92

Sartzetakis was imprisoned without trial for resisting pressure from military dictators while serving as a judge in the late 1960s.

Albania

Court set to rule on the impeachment of Albania's president Ilir Meta

To impeach or not to impeach? Court set to decide president's fate.

Kazakhstan

Kazakh President Tokayev replaces predecessor as ruling party leader

The move comes after nationwide protests against the influence of former Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Armenia

Armenia's president resigns over position's lack of power

Armenian President Armen Sarkissian resigned on Sunday, citing his inability to "influence" the political life of his country.

Poland

Writer acquitted of calling Poland's president a 'moron'

A Warsaw court dismissed the case amid concerns that a conviction could reduce free speech rights in the EU country.

Lithuania

Taiwan representative office was 'mistake', says Lithuanian president

The move prompted China to restrict diplomatic contacts with Lithuania and stop issuing visas.

Germany

Frank-Walter Steinmeier set for second term as Germany's president

All three parties in Germany's coalition have now endorsed Steinmeier to serve for another five years until 2027.

South Africa

South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for COVID-19

The statement did not specify whether he had been infected with the Omicron variant.