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Over 100 people detained at protests throughout Belarus - eyewitnesses.

The number of those detained at unauthorized protests throughout Belarus exceeded 100 on Sunday.

The largest number of people were detained in Grodno and in Minsk, eyewitnesses told Interfax. Detentions also took place in Lida, Mogilev, and in other cities. Detentions are continuing in the Belarusian capital.

The most active people are being detained in Orlovskaya Street, where about ten bangs have occurred, and gunshots were heard later.

Several people were injured. Several ambulances arrived at the scene.

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USA preparing $1 bln arms package for Ukraine

USA preparing $1 bln arms package for Ukraine

The United States is preparing a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the first to be sourced from the yet to be signed Ukraine-Israel bill, Reuters said on Tuesday, citing its own sources.

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Inside Dubai's major cleanup operation after city left underwater by freak rainfall.

Inside Dubai's major cleanup operation after city left underwater by freak rainfall.

THE destructive deluge that engulfed Dubai on Tuesday could end up costing the glitzy city $1billion to clean up after the "apocalyptic" floods. The torrential downpours left an airport submerged underwater, roads at a standstill and homes and bus...

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Presidential historian says she's 'concerned' transfer of power 'may not happen' in November.

Presidential historian says she's 'concerned' transfer of power 'may not happen' in November.

Presidential historian and author of “An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s,” Doris Kearns Goodwin, joins Kristen Welker for a Meet the Moment interview reflecting on the resilience of America even in turbulent times. » Subscri...

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IN FULL: New video of Met Police 'openly Jewish' row.

IN FULL: New video of Met Police 'openly Jewish' row.

An antisemitism campaigner has called for the head of the Metropolitan Police to resign after he was called "openly Jewish" by an officer and threatened with arrest at a pro-Palestinian march in London. This video filmed by Sky News shows Met Poli...

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Should buying sex be a criminal offense? Sweden vs Germany - Focus on Europe.

Should buying sex be a criminal offense? Sweden vs Germany - Focus on Europe.

Prostitution is legal in Germany whilst in Sweden, buying sex is a criminal offense. The Swedish model punishes the clients and decriminalizes the sex workers. Subscribe: For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: ►Instag...

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Americans are not ‘funding’ war in Ukraine, they’re ‘protecting freedom’: Full Zelenskyy interview.

Americans are not ‘funding’ war in Ukraine, they’re ‘protecting freedom’: Full Zelenskyy interview.

During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacts to the House’s passage of aid to Ukraine and explains the impact it will have the war with Russia. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a col...

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'VERY RISKY': Legal expert points out Trump's defense team's 'unusual move'.

'VERY RISKY': Legal expert points out Trump's defense team's 'unusual move'.

Elliot Felig, former Manhattan district prosecutor, shares expectations for Trump hush money trial opening arguments and the weight they potentially have on the case's outcome. #FoxNews Subscribe to Fox News! Watch more Fox News Video: Watch Fox N...

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