Russia has previously rejected a temporary ceasefire, calling it an attempt to buy time.
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The incoming Canadian PM has made standing up to his US counterpart a big part of his campaign.
Athol Fugard: Death of a great South African playwright
Athol Fugard, who has died aged 92, wrote more than 30 plays in a career that spanned seven decades.
‘There’s never been a spotlight like this’: Greenland heads to the polls as Trump eyes territory
Donald Trump’s vow to take over Greenland has shone a global spotlight on the island’s elections.
Romanian far-right populist appeals against poll ban
Sunday’s decision sparked violent protests by Calin Georgescu’s supporters in the capital Bucharest.
Stocks slide as Trump warns of US economy ‘transition’
Investors are nervous about the possibility of a US recession, say experts.
Syria says operation against Assad loyalists over after deadly violence
A monitoring group says 973 civilians have been killed in revenge attacks against the Alawite sect since Thursday.
Musk’s Tesla facilities in US face ‘Takedown’ protests
It is part of an effort to protest the role Tesla’s billionaire owner, Elon Musk, has played in the Trump administration.
A simple guide to Canada’s federal election
Canada could hold a national election soon, just as politicians and voters are focused on a trade war with its neighbour, the US.
Syria leader vows to hunt down those responsible for bloodshed
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said 830 civilians had been killed.