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Russia, West vie for influence amid Africa caution on Ukraine war

Unlike their Western counterparts, African leaders are being cautious in characterising the conflict in Ukraine as war.

Al Jazeera

Republicans plot subpoenas tied to Afghanistan withdrawal

Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan will be a key focus if Republicans take back the majority.

Axios

Iran denies role in Salman Rushdie attack but claims author is to blame

Foreign ministry spokesperson blames author and supporters after stabbing that left him with ‘life-changing’ injuries

The Guardian - UK

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Brittney Griner: why the basketball star was detained in Russia?

Basketball icon has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

The Independent UK

WNBA's Brittney Griner appeals her Russian prison sentence

Russian news agencies reported that lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner have filed an appeal of her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession

The Hindu

Brittney Griner appeals against Russian drugs conviction

Lawyers for Brittney Griner have filed an appeal against her prison sentence, Russian news agencies reported on Monday.

Evening Standard

Brittney Griner’s lawyers appeal nine-year Russian prison sentence

Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner have filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drugs possession

The Independent UK

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Lawyers appeal Griner's Russian prison sentence

Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner have filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drugs possession

The Independent UK

World leaders laud India's achievements on 75 years of independence

WASHINGTON/PARIS: Global leaders led by US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Indians on the 75th anniversary of India's independence on Monday, as they vowed to further strengthen bilateral ties with the world's largest democracy which has made stunning achievements.

The Times of India

India at 75 | Biden says U.S. & India are indispensable partners; invokes Mahatma Gandhi in Independence Day message

This year, the U.S. and India also celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, U.S. President Joe Biden said

The Hindu

Decade after abduction, Austin Tice’s parents say Biden has strategy to return their son

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will continue to engage directly with the Syrian government to locate and return Austin Tice, a journalist missing for a decade in Syria, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Salman Rushdie ‘road to recovery has begun’ but ‘will be long,’ agent says

Author is off ventilator and able to talk after suffering stab wounds to his neck, stomach, eye, chest and thigh in New York attack

The Guardian - US

U.S. concerned at reports of "illegitimate authorities" charging foreigners in Ukraine

The United States is concerned by reports that British, Swedish and Croatian nationals were being charged by "illegitimate authorities in eastern Ukraine", Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday.

Reuters

The Guardian view on the US in Africa: a better tone, but what next?

Editorial: Though the secretary of state struck the right note on his three-nation tour, it will take more than rhetoric to strengthen partnerships on the continent

The Guardian - UK

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Reuters

Blinken says he raised 'Hotel Rwanda' hero's detention with Rwandan leader

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday he had raised with Rwanda's president U.S. concerns over the jailing of Paul Rusesabagina, portrayed in the film "Hotel Rwanda" sheltering hundreds of people during the 1994 genocide.

The Guardian - UK

Blinken raises concerns over Hotel Rwanda dissident trial with Kagame

US secretary of state on last stop of African tour has been clear about US misgivings related to Paul Rusesabagina’s conviction

The Independent UK

Africa CDC in 'advanced' talks to obtain monkeypox vaccines

Africa’s public health agency says the continent of 1.3 billion people still does not have a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine, but “very advanced discussions” are underway with at least two partners

Reuters

Blinken says he discussed with Kagame reports that Rwanda supports rebel group

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday he discussed with Rwandan President Paul Kagame credible reports that Rwanda continued to support the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Blinken Warns Iran over Plot to Target Bolton, Pompeo

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Iran on Thursday against targeting American citizens in wake of the revelation that Tehran had plotted to murder John Bolton, a national security adviser to former President Donald Trump. “Our message to Iran is clear: we will not tolerate threats of violence against…

Reuters

Blinken, Kagame discuss U.N. report that Rwanda supports rebel group

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday he discussed with Rwandan President Paul Kagame "credible reports" that Rwanda continued to support the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Radio France Internationale

US Secretary of State Blinken arrives in Rwanda to discuss tensions with DRC, human rights

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to hold talks with Rwandan President Paul Kagame amid calls from campaigners to pressure Kigali over its human rights record and alleged support of M23 rebels in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Independent UK

Blinken in Rwanda to discuss Congo tensions, human rights

U_S_ Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Rwanda, the last stop on his three-nation tour of Africa, where he has articulated Washington’s new strategy for engaging with sub-Saharan African nations as “equal partners.”

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Biden calls on Syria to help bring Austin Tice home: ‘10 years is far, far too long’

WASHINGTON — The United States knows “with certainty” that the Syrian government has held Austin Tice, a reporter and former U.S. Marine missing in Syria since 2012, and is asking for its help bringing him home, President Joe Biden said in a statement on Wednesday.

France 24

Kenya awaits results of presidential election

Kenya is awaiting the results of Tuesday's election. It's thought to be too close to call between the two presidential frontrunners, Raila Odinga and William Ruto. Also in this edition: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Rwanda after having visited DR Congo. He is expected to address…

The Independent UK

Blinken concerned over detention of Congo opposition figure

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he was “concerned” about reports of the detention of an opposition political leader in Congo

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