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Benin votes in key parliamentary, local polls a month after thwarted coup
Elections take place weeks after foiled coup attempt that shook the country.
Medvedev defeats Nakashima to win Brisbane trophy before Australian Open
Former world number one wins in straight sets to stake his claim as an Australian Open contender.
BRICS wargames: Why they matter, why India opted out
South Africa is hosting the BRICS exercises, but two founding members are not participating amid tensions with the US.
Iran warns US it will retaliate against any attack
Tehran has warned it will retaliate against US military bases and Israel if Iran is attacked.
Fourth Palestinian baby freezes to death in Gaza since November
Gaza infant freezes to death as doctors battle power cuts and displaced families struggle to survive in flooded tents.
Ukrainian drone attack kills one in Russia’s Voronezh, local officials say
Three people also wounded in attack, governor says, as Ukraine reports a number of injuries in Russian attacks.
US woman killed by ICE agent called ‘domestic terrorist’: What it means
Experts say US homeland security secretary misused the 'domestic terrorist' label to justify shooting Renee Good.
Is the US War Powers Act unconstitutional, as President Trump says?
Lawmakers push back after Trump claims the War Powers law is unconstitutional following US military action in Venezuela.
Israel kills Palestinian in Hebron, raids Nablus, East Jerusalem wedding
Killing comes amid record Israeli violence and settlement expansion across the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera reports from rebel-held Myanmar during disputed election
A second round of voting has been held in Myanmar’s controversial election.

