Biden becomes first US president to recognise Armenian genocide
President called Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday to inform him US would make designation on 106th anniversary of the genocide
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Taiwan: President Tsai meets with environmental groups on Earth Day
In her opening address to the representatives, Tsai said that achieving carbon neutrality is a goal that Taiwan shares with the world, and one the country is actively working towards.
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Biden announces US will halve emissions by 2030
US surprises summit with bold emissions target. The US has pledged to cut carbon emissions by 50-52% below 2005 levels by the end of this decade.
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Putin warns against crossing Russia’s ‘red lines,’ talks up military advancement
Moscow will respond “harshly,” “quickly” and “asymmetrically” to foreign provocations, Putin told an audience of Russia’s top officials and lawmakers.
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Chad's President Idriss Déby dies 'in clashes with rebels'
Chad's President Idriss Déby has died suddenly in clashes with rebels in the north of the country at the weekend, the army has said on state TV.
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Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai sentenced to 14 months for pro-democracy protests
Mr Lai was sentenced to 12 months for the 18 August demonstration and another eight months for 31 August. However, the judge ordered for the sentences to be served concurrently except for two months.
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Tsai receives U.S. delegation, commits to regional peace efforts
President Tsai Ing-wen reiterated Taiwan's willingness to work with the United States to preserve peace and stability in the region.
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Biden announces all US and Nato troops to leave Afghanistan by September 11
Withdrawal of US and Nato military personnel to begin on 1 May
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