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Politics

Germany goes to the polls: What to know about the pivotal election this weekend
A change of government in one of the EU’s most important countries is expected in Sunday’s vote.
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Washington
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The Morning Lead
'A monkey with a grenade': Ukrainians in Ireland on Trump's negotiations with Putin
Ukrainians living here have expressed anxiety and frustration over the “shocking and frightening” events of recent days.
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New rules please
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Peacekeepers would only be deployed following a ceasefire with an international mandate based on UN principles.
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