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Octogenarian Saudi king admitted to hospital for colonoscopy, asked to rest
King Salman's health is closely watched because he holds absolute power in the kingdom.
 "Octogenarian Saudi king admitted to hospital for colonoscopy, asked to rest")
Russia war 'hard to understand': US First Lady Jill Biden to Ukrainian mom
US first lady Jill Biden made an unannounced visit to western Ukraine on Sunday, holding a surprise Mother's Day meeting with the nation's first lady, Olena Zelenska
 "Russia war 'hard to understand': US First Lady Jill Biden to Ukrainian mom")
Russia marks Victory Day in WWII even as war in Ukraine casts shadow
A recent poll by the respected independent Levada Center found that 82% of Russians remain concerned by the military campaign in Ukraine
 "Russia marks Victory Day in WWII even as war in Ukraine casts shadow")
South Korea's next leader Yeol faces escalating North's nuclear threat
North Korea has a history of trying to rattle new govts in Seoul and Washington to gain leverage in future negotiations. But if Kim orders a nuclear test, Yoon would be left with very limited options
 "South Korea's next leader Yeol faces escalating North's nuclear threat")
Hong Kong kicks off leadership polls with sole candidate John Lee
The committee, comprised of nearly 1,500 largely pro-Beijing members, is voting in a secret ballot that will last 2 1/2 hours. Lee needs more than 750 votes to win the election
 "Hong Kong kicks off leadership polls with sole candidate John Lee")
Abortion protesters rally in cities around US to ensure it remain legal
In the nation's capital, abortion rights protesters stood outside the Supreme Court, holding signs that said abortion is a human right, or Abort the Court
 "Abortion protesters rally in cities around US to ensure it remain legal")
What's next for Northern Ireland after Sinn Fein records historic win?
Britain's decision in 2016 to leave the European Union and its borderless free-trade zone has complicated Northern Ireland's position.
 "What's next for Northern Ireland after Sinn Fein records historic win?")
California judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging permanent Twitter ban
Trump sued Twitter, Facebook and Google's YouTube in July 2021, claiming they illegally censored him.
 "California judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging permanent Twitter ban")
Desperate search on for survivors in Cuba hotel blast that killed 27
A natural gas leak was the apparent cause of Friday's blast at the 96-room hotel.
 "Desperate search on for survivors in Cuba hotel blast that killed 27")
Ukraine braces for escalated attacks ahead of Russia's Victory Day
As Monday's holiday commemorating the Soviet Union's World War II victory over Nazi Germany approached, cities across Ukraine prepared for an expected increase in Russian attacks.
 "Ukraine braces for escalated attacks ahead of Russia's Victory Day")
Taliban orders women to wear all-covering burqa in public, minister defends
Afghanistan's Taliban leadership ordered all Afghan women to wear the all-covering burqa in public, the ministry of vice and virtue said Saturday.
 "Taliban orders women to wear all-covering burqa in public, minister defends")
North Korea test-fired missile from submarine: South Korea military
North Korea flight-tested a ballistic missile that was likely fired from a submarine on Saturday, South Korea's military said
 "North Korea test-fired missile from submarine: South Korea military")
France's Macron to be inaugurated for second five-year term today
French President Emmanuel Macron is being inaugurated for a second term during a ceremony on Saturday at the Elysee presidential palace.
 "France's Macron to be inaugurated for second five-year term today")
Russia-Ukraine war: Dozens more civilians rescued from Mariupol steel plant
Russian and Ukrainian officials said 50 people were evacuated from the Azovstal plant and handed over to representatives of the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross
 "Russia-Ukraine war: Dozens more civilians rescued from Mariupol steel plant")
Pyongyang fired unidentified projectile toward eastern sea: South Korea
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff didn't immediately say whether the projectile was ballistic or how far it flew
 "Pyongyang fired unidentified projectile toward eastern sea: South Korea")
US to send another $150 mn in military assistance to Ukraine: Biden
A US official said the latest tranche of assistance includes 25,000 155mm artillery rounds, counter-artillery radars, jamming equipment, field equipment and spare parts
 "US to send another $150 mn in military assistance to Ukraine: Biden")
Russia-Ukraine war: UN races to rescue civilians from Mariupol plant
Some 2,000 Ukrainian fighters, by Russia's most recent estimate, are holed up in the vast maze of tunnels and bunkers beneath the Azovstal steelworks, and they have repeatedly refused to surrender
Google, Facebook face tough tech rules from UK's new digital watchdog
Digital watchdog will protect small businesses and consumers; can impose fines on tech firms
 "Google, Facebook face tough tech rules from UK's new digital watchdog")
Bob Dylan museum opening in Tulsa, celebrating the Nobel laureate's work
Dylan himself won't be among them, unless he surprises everyone
 "Bob Dylan museum opening in Tulsa, celebrating the Nobel laureate's work")
Nearly 1 million Covid-19 deaths: Here's a look at the US numbers
Three out of every four deaths were people 65 and older, according to US data analyzed by The Associated Press
 "Nearly 1 million Covid-19 deaths: Here's a look at the US numbers")