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Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks during his morning press conference at the National Palace

Mexico President Rejects Drug Cartel Funding Claims

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Wednesday vehemently rejected claims that drug traffickers helped to fund his first presidential campaign in 2006, describing the allegations as "completely false."
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In terms of its vitriol and vindictiveness, Donald Trump's rhetoric is unmatched by virtually any other American politician

Five Takeaways From The New Hampshire Primary

Former US president Donald Trump steamrolled to victory in New Hampshire, brushing aside challenger Nikki Haley and virtually cementing his grip on the Republican nomination as he chases another term in the White House.
The event marked a rare news conference by Macron

Macron Seeks To Revive Presidency With Vow For 'Stronger' France

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday sought to breathe new life into his final term with a promise for a "stronger and fairer" France, at a rare news conference peppered with a string of announcements aimed at forging greater civic responsibility and security.
The situation in the Comoros capital Moroni was calm on Monday, under heavy rain after the first round of voting, but tension was high in towns on neighbouring islands

Tension In Comoros After Disputed Vote

Political tension was running high in the Comoros on Monday, with violent incidents reported one day after the Indian Ocean island nation held a presidential vote.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects a major munitions factory at an undisclosed location in a photo provided by state-run news agency KCNA

North Korea Says It Test-fired Hypersonic Missile

North Korea said Monday it had successfully test-fired a new ballistic missile tipped with a hypersonic manoeuvrable warhead, the latest breakthrough in its pursuit of advanced weaponry to threaten South Korean and US targets.

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