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Belarus: Country in Eastern Europe
Belarus, officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Covering an area of 207,600 square kilometres (80,200 sq mi) and with a population of 9.2 million, Belarus is the 13th-largest and the 20th-most populous country in Europe. The country has a hemiboreal climate and is administratively divided into six regions. Minsk is the capital and largest city; it is administered separately as a city with special status.

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Belarus elections were a 'sham', US says, as results are announced [Video]

Belarus elections were a 'sham', US says, as results are announced

Belarus election commission says 73 per cent of the country's eligible voters took part in the polls, filling all 110 seats in the national parliament.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:10Published
Poland to tighten controls on Belarus border as Estonia warns of Russian threat to eastern Europe [Video]

Poland to tighten controls on Belarus border as Estonia warns of Russian threat to eastern Europe

Poland and Belarus share a 418km border – and a 186km fence separates the two countries at a cost of more than €350 million.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 02:25Published
Marc Chagall in Madrid: Exhibition explores the artist's Jewish heritage and world war experiences [Video]

Marc Chagall in Madrid: Exhibition explores the artist's Jewish heritage and world war experiences

Through more than 160 paintings, letters, and documents, a new exhibition at the Mapfre Foundation in Madrid explores the life and legacy of Belarusian and French artist Marc Chagall.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:42Published
Poland Rejects Putin's Interview Claim of Not to Invade as it Lacks Credibility| Oneindia [Video]

Poland Rejects Putin's Interview Claim of Not to Invade as it Lacks Credibility| Oneindia

Poland's Defence Minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, rejects Putin's denial of invasion plans, asserting "zero credibility." He emphasizes Poland's vigilance, given its proximity to Belarus and..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 02:26Published
Belarus tennis star Aryna Sabalenka wins Australian Open [Video]

Belarus tennis star Aryna Sabalenka wins Australian Open

The No. 2-seeded Sabalenka broke Zheng Qinwen’s serve in the second game and took the first set in just 33 minutes.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 00:35Published
Doomsday Clock Remains at 90 Seconds to Midnight Amid Global Concerns [Video]

Doomsday Clock Remains at 90 Seconds to Midnight Amid Global Concerns

Doomsday Clock Remains at , 90 Seconds to Midnight , Amid Global Concerns. Al Jazeera reports that atomic scientists have held the Doomsday Clock at 90 seconds to midnight for the second year in a..

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories     Duration: 01:30Published

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A 31-year-old woman from Belarus has died after being chased by a bear in Slovakia's Low Tatras mountain range.
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On the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, External affairs minister S Jaishankar held meetings with counterparts from Egypt, Belarus, Maldives, and Angola. The meetings focused on..
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Russia completes nuclear weapons shipments to Belarus, president says

Russia has completed its shipments of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, according to the country's president, raising international concern.
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Russian & Belarusian swimmers can return as neutrals

Swimmers and divers from Russia and Belarus can return to international competition as neutrals, says World Aquatics.
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Nobel foundation withdraws Russia, Belarus and Iran invitations after 'strong reactions'

The Nobel Foundation has withdrawn its invitation to representatives from Russia, Belarus, and Iran to attend this year's Nobel Prize award ceremonies after the controversial decision "provoked strong..
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Three countries and far-right politician have Nobel Foundation ban reversed

Russia, Belarus and Iran have all been readmitted to the Nobel Foundation, after the organisation reversed its previous policy of banning them.
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Is 'Europe's last dictator' dragging Belarus into the Ukraine war? | Sean Bell

Described as the "last European dictator", Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has been escalating tensions with NATO.
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Russian & Belarusian gymnasts 'may compete again'

Russian and Belarusians may compete again in events sanctioned by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) as neutrals, says the FIG.
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Wagner mercenary boss Prigozhin 'seen welcoming his fighters to Belarus'

Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin has purportedly appeared in a video welcoming his fighters to Belarus and saying their training will make the Belarusian army the second best in the world.
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Wimbledon ban helped me improve - Sabalenka

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka says her Wimbledon ban last year helped her become a better player as she reaches the semi-finals.
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Azarenka booed off after Wimbledon loss to Svitolina

Belarusian Victoria Azarenka is booed off at the end of her defeat by Ukrainian Elina Svitolina at Wimbledon
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Svitolina beats Azarenka in dramatic tie-break victory

Watch as Ukraine's Elina Svitolina advances to the Wimbledon quarter-finals after beating Belarus' Victoria Azarenka, following a dramatic tie-break in the final set.
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Wimbledon crowd boo Belarusian player after losing to Ukrainian

Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka was booed off Court One at Wimbledon after losing to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina.
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'I won't shake hands' - Svitolina on Russian and Belarusian players

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina maintains she will not shake hands with Russian and Belarusian opponents as she prepares to face Victoria Azarenka in the fourth round at Wimbledon.
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War 'big motivation' for Svitolina against Azarenka

Elina Svitolina says she has extra motivation because of the war in Ukraine when she faces Belarusian Victoria Azarenka in the Wimbledon fourth round.
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Is this where Wagner Group fighters could be based in Belarus?

For a base that Wagner Group forces are definitively not at - at least for now - the training facility at Tsel, near Osipovichi in Belarus, is certainly interesting.
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Wagner boss is in Russia and Putin won't 'wipe' him out - Belarus leader

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has said Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is in Russia - and Vladimir Putin will not "wipe" him out.
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Wagner boss will keep a low profile in Belarus - but he remains a dangerous animal

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Belarus leader says 'no heroes' in failed Wagner mutiny - as Prigozhin in 'hotel with no windows'

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said the long-standing tensions between the Russian army and Wagner mercenary group, which staged a 24-hour mutiny at the weekend, had been mismanaged.
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'The end of Wagner as we know it': What happens to Prigozhin and his private army next

Yevgeny Prigozhin is the face of the notorious mercenary Wagner Group - and after its attempted coup on Saturday, the Kremlin says he's headed for Belarus.
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Ukraine should watch exiled rebel mercenary chief very carefully, warns ex-UK army chief

Ukraine is in a strong battlefield position against invading Russian forces but the exile of a rebel mercenary leader to neighbouring Belarus poses a fresh potential threat, a former British Army chief..
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Rebel Wagner troops to be absorbed into Russian military as Prigozhin heads to Belarus

Some Wagner Group mercenaries will join the official Russian military after their leader called off their march on Moscow and agreed to relocate to Belarus.
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Belarus 'starts receiving tactical nuclear weapons from Russia three times more powerful than Hiroshima bomb'

Belarus has started to receive tactical nuclear weapons from Russia, its leader has said.
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Aryna Sabalenka says she does not support Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko "right now" because of her nation's support of Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Russian players still waiting for Wimbledon visas

Russian and Belarusian players fear they could miss Wimbledon because they are still waiting for UK visas.
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I didn't feel safe in news conference - Sabalenka

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Photo emerges of Belarusian leader after health rumours

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A photo of Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, has been published by a national state news channel after speculation that he was seriously ill.
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Russia won't be drawn on speculation about Lukashenko's health - after key ally misses events

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Russia has refused to comment on the health of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko amid speculation that he is seriously ill.
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Poland detects balloon 'from Belarus' in its airspace

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Poland says it has detected what appears to be an observation balloon in its airspace that flew in from the direction of Belarus.
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Russia and Belarus appeal against IPC ban upheld

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An appeal by Russia and Belarus against their suspension by the IPC has been upheld - but they remain banned from World Championship events.
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Ukraine will boycott the World Judo Championships after it was decided athletes from Russia and Belarus would be allowed to compete as neutrals.
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