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What's at stake in Portugal's general election

Politics

What's at stake in Portugal's general election

Portugal's election on Sunday is unlikely to produce a clear winner, opinion polls show, and the far right could play a decisive role in subsequent coalition talks just as the country prepares to celebrate 50 years since the fall of a fascist dictatorship.

Strikes hobble German railways, airports as disputes mount

Politics

Strikes hobble German railways, airports as disputes mount

Germany faced strikes on several fronts on Thursday, as train drivers and airport workers walked off the job, causing chaos for millions of travellers and adding to the country's economic woes at a time of looming recession.

Turkey signs energy cooperation deal with Somalia

Turkey

Turkey signs energy cooperation deal with Somalia

Turkey signed an offshore oil and natural gas cooperation deal with Somalia on Thursday, the Turkish Energy Ministry said, further strengthening bilateral ties after agreeing a defence deal last month.

After March vote, Turks to feel brunt of Erdogan's inflation fight

Turkey

After March vote, Turks to feel brunt of Erdogan's inflation fight

Turkey is expected to take more policy steps to cool stubbornly high inflation after this month's local elections, setting the stage for more pain for Turks already struggling after years of soaring prices, according to data and some economists.

UN chief calls for Ramadan truce in Sudan

Sudan

UN chief calls for Ramadan truce in Sudan

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for a cessation of hostilities in Sudan during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which begins early next week.

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