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Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldMacron urges calm after widespread unrest in France leaves 2,400 arrested
Macron appealed for calm on Sunday after riots across France, while fresh clashes in Paris and Marseille prompted riot police to intervene.
WorldCBC reports at least seven deaths in fire at Canadian military base in Alberta
Canadian authorities confirmed deaths and injuries at CFB Wainwright without giving figures, while CBC reported at least seven…
WorldTrump backs Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 27 election
Donald Trump endorsed ally Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election as Israel prepares for its first national vote since the…
WorldFrance begins clean-up after deadly unrest leaves nearly 1,800 arrested
A protester died in Paris and more than 500 police officers were injured nationwide as demonstrations over living…
WorldPoland carries out preventive air operations as two airports suspend flights
Polish military authorities reported preventive air operations on Sunday linked to Russian missile attacks on Ukraine, while two…
WorldLithuania issues shelter warning after suspected drone enters airspace
An unidentified object prompted a roughly hour-long shelter alert in central and northern Lithuania, fighter deployments and a…
WorldBelgian minister says settlers attacked Palestinians and European diplomats in West Bank
Belgium’s foreign minister reported an attack on Palestinians, European diplomats and a French mayor, a day after a…
WorldAlbanian police appear to fire rubber bullets as student protests enter fifth day
Reuters footage showed police firing towards protesters in Tirana as students demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation held…
WorldRussia reports strikes on Ukrainian steelworks, power facilities and cargo vessels
Russia said overnight and afternoon strikes hit industrial sites, electricity substations and cargo vessels in Ukraine; Reuters could…
WorldSisi pledges support for Saudi Arabia if requested as Egypt’s parliament calls emergency session
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt was ready to defend Saudi Arabia if asked, as parliament scheduled…
WorldKenya confirms four more Ebola cases, bringing total to seven
Kenya’s health ministry says four additional Ebola patients were diagnosed while in quarantine, with no evidence of community…