Prosecutors say the domestic violence allegations are too old and there is insufficient evidence to prove the assault charges.
With opponents jailed or exiled, Alexander Lukashenko has also brought polling forward, with protests considered less likely in frigid weather.
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Rwanda-backed fighters advance on provincial capital Goma after capturing several towns, with 400,000 people already displaced this year.
Somluck Kamsing won featherweight title at Atlanta Games in 1996, but is now better known as actor on Thai television.
The corpse flower exudes a fragrance evoking gym socks and rotting garbage, in the 24 hours that it blooms.
The US$600 billion pledge could help secure a return visit by the US president to Saudi Arabia.
The rebels hijacked the Israeli-linked vessel in November 2023 to express solidarity with Gaza.
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Police are examining online writings and social media posts connected to the shooter as they work to establish a motive.
Caiden Stachowicz, 19, faces more than 50 years behind bars if convicted of charges including arson and making terrorist threats.
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News Group Newspapers settled in the lawsuit over a phone hacking scandal.
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Macchio first crossed paths with Trump nearly 10 years ago when he sang at a New Year’s Eve event at Mar-a-Lago; he has since performed at Trump rallies and two Republican National Conventions.
Mittens, 8, was only supposed to take a one-way flight from Christchurch to Melbourne. She ended up being airborne for over 10 hours.
Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi acknowledges military’s failures, own command responsibility for cross-border assault from Gaza.
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While the affect on specific programmes remains unclear, the move signals a shift in foreign aid policy under the Trump administration.
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The incident sparked debate about the evolving nature of terrorism and the need to address new threats posed by individuals motivated by extreme violence.
Wooden cladding on the exterior of the hotel may have accelerated the spread of the fire.
Major sponsors such as carmakers Nissan and Toyota and the owner of 7-Eleven announced they were pulling ads from Fuji TV over the scandal.
The swap came after ‘long and fruitful negotiations,’ the Taliban’s foreign ministry said.
Hamas remains in control of Gaza post-ceasefire, despite heavy losses in Israel’s military campaign.
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US President Donald Trump delivered a 30-minute speech from the US Capitol Rotunda, his second inaugural address.
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Melania’s wide-brimmed hat kept Joe Biden at a distance, while Donald joked ‘she almost blew away’ – the first lady’s style has also been likened to Jackie Kennedy’s in the past.
Biden has set the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued.
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July 29 stabbings led to week of rioting across parts of England and Northern Ireland after suspect was falsely identified as asylum seeker.
Police volunteer Sanjay Roy, 33, who has consistently maintained his innocence, can appeal the judgment in a higher court.
From backing a ban to being hailed the platform’s saviour, president-elect Donald Trump has no problem shifting sides on TikTok.
A Japanese-American cooking instructor routinely adds items like sake, soy sauce and ginger to Western dishes to cater to Japanese tastes.
Programme aims to develop the nation’s resources to achieve a ‘Golden Indonesia’ generation by 2045.
Programme aims to develop the nation’s resources to achieve a ‘Golden Indonesia’ generation by 2045.
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Much of the eastern half of the US will this week experience some of the coldest temperatures this winter, if not for several years.