Ethiopia PM vows to execute 'promise' of peace deal
ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed vowed on Tuesday to fulfil commitments made in a landmark peace deal with Tigrayan rebels and make "our promise a reality", nearly two weeks after the agreement was signed.

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EU vows more emissions cuts at UN climate talks
SHARM EL SHEIKH (EGYPT) - The EU vowed to step up its emissions cuts at UN climate talks on Tuesday as developing nations admonished rich polluters for falling short on efforts to help them cope with global warming.

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Germany, Spain to train Ukraine troops under EU programme
BRUSSELS - Germany and Spain are planning to train thousands of Ukrainian troops under an EU programme to help bolster Kyiv's fightback against Russia, officials said Tuesday.

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Israel swears in new parliament as Netanyahu readies govt
JERUSALEM - Israel swears in its new parliament on Tuesday, as veteran hawk Benjamin Netanyahu advances talks with allies on forming a coalition which could be the most right-wing in Israeli history.

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MANILA: The Philippines on Tuesday said defence ally the United States had agreed to spend $66.5 million to start building training and warehouse facilities at three of its military bases, under a 2014 joint security deal.

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UK budget predicted to be a nightmare before Christmas
LONDON: Britain will Thursday hike taxes and slash public spending in a government budget that signals a return to austerity despite a cost-of-living crisis and recession headwinds.

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