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Taliban and Russia cozy up to each other — why?

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Russia and the Afghan Taliban have signed a deal on repairing Soviet-era and Russian-made weapons, a seemingly small move in a larger game involving the US, Pakistan, and Moscow's efforts to curb Western influence.

Parliamentary elections in Armenia: What's at stake

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Armenians are set to vote on the country's future geopolitical direction at the June 7 ballot. It will be a test of public opinion in Russia’s longstanding ally that has seen a gradual drift towards the EU.

UK: Protest erupts over student murder

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Protesters have clashed with police in Southampton over the December murder of finance student Henry Nowak. The fatally injured victim was handcuffed by police after his killer accused him of racist abuse.

El Nino could push temperatures higher, UN warns

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The World Meteorological Organization says there's a high likelihood of a moderate or possibly strong El Nino weather phenomenon in the coming months. This could push temperatures higher and impact rainfall.