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South African police question 11 men lured to Russia to fight in Ukraine

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- A group of South African nationals who were allegedly lured into fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine arrived at Durban airport on Wednesday. The 11 men arrived at the... Read More


UK parliamentary speaker says he tipped off police over possible Mandelson flight risk

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- The speaker of the U.K.'s House of Commons said Wednesday he tipped off police that Peter Mandelson, the former ambassador to the U.S. who is facing accusations of leaking inform... Read More


Japan demands the swift release of a Japanese national detained in Iran

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Japan's government said Wednesday that a Japanese national has been detained in Tehran since January and demanded the Iranian authorities release them swiftly. Deputy Chief Cabi... Read More


Mexican Congress approves trimming work week to 40 hours

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Mexican lawmakers approved President Claudia Sheinbaum's initiative to gradually reduce the work week from 48 hours to 40 hours early Wednesday. The constitutional reform now go... Read More


The home of the 'Mona Lisa' has a new boss to steer the Louvre out of crisis after jewel heist

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- The home of the "Mona Lisa" is getting a new boss. Art historian Christophe Leribault, a veteran museum director, is taking over at the Louvre, shouldering the challenge of getti... Read More


Prominent Russian scholar of North Korea says he was expelled from Latvia following detention

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Andrei Lankov, a prominent Russian scholar on North Korea who teaches at a Seoul university, said he was expelled from Latvia after being detained during a lecture in the country... Read More


3 scientists were charged in worm smuggling scheme. Lawyers say China helped get the case dismissed

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- China's government intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan who were accused of helping a colleague smuggle biolog... Read More


US and South Korean militaries will have joint drills in March as tensions with North Korea escalate

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. and South Korean militaries said on Wednesday they will conduct their annual springtime exercises next month to bolster their countries' combined defense capabilities ag... Read More


Hungary's Orban stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Facing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungary's pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic stagnation - ... Read More


The father of a US-based Hong Kong activist is sentenced to 8 months under national security law

New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- A Hong Kong court sentenced the father of a U.S.-based activist to eight months in prison Thursday for attempting to withdraw some funds from his daughter's insurance policy, in ... Read More