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Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko is a former collective farm boss who has been in power for three decades

Lukashenko Set To Extend 30-year Rule In Belarus

Reclusive Moscow-allied Belarus will hold a presidential election Sunday, with President Alexander Lukashenko set to cruise through to victory unchallenged for a seventh term, prolonging his three-decade authoritarian rule.
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Ukrainian filmmakers hope Mstyslav Chernov's previous Oscar win can help reignite focus on the huge sacrifices being made by their countrymen

From Ukraine Trenches To Russia Schools, Sundance Docs Show Toll Of War

"What if this war is until the end of our lives?" "It's an explanation of how soldiers in a war zone live," he told AFP. Besides visceral depictions of fighting, "2000 Meters to Andriivka" displays the dark humor, quotidian concerns and dogged determination of the 3rd Assault Brigade.
Auschwitz survivor Naftali Furst is determined to speak out about the Holocaust

Survivors Centre Stage For 80th Anniversary Of Auschwitz Liberation

Some of the few remaining survivors of Auschwitz will gather at the site of the Nazi death camp on Monday as the world marks the 80th anniversary of its liberation in the final months of World War II. Around 50 ex-inmates are expected at a ceremony outside the historic gate of Auschwitz II-Birkenau alongside dozens of leaders including King Charles III and French President Emmanuel Macron.
The four freed Israeli hostages (L to R): Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa and Naama Levy

The Four Israeli Women Hostages Freed On Saturday

Four women soldiers, abducted by Palestinian militants on October 7, 2023 while doing their military service near the Gaza border, were released on Saturday, following more than 15 months in captivity.
Sarah Jessica Parker hailed the subjects of her new film 'The Librarians' as heroes for opposing book bans

Stars And Politics Converge At Sundance Festival

Sarah Jessica Parker slammed right-wing book bans and Jacinda Ardern called for more "empathy" from leaders as the worlds of entertainment and politics collided at the Sundance festival Friday.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) is a long-time China hawk

Rubio Clashes With China FM On Taiwan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi over Taiwan on Friday, with Donald Trump's top diplomat denouncing Beijing's "coercive" moves.
The four Israeli hostages to be released on Saturday (L to R): Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa and Naama Levy.

The Four Israeli Women Hostages To Be Freed On Saturday

Four young women soldiers, abducted by Palestinian militants on October 7, 2023 while serving near the Gaza border, are set to be released on Saturday, according to a list provided by Hamas as part of its ceasefire agreement with Israel.

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