The disgraced tycoon is serving a life sentence for embezzling from a major Vietnamese bank.

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The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid.

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BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.

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After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.

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The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.

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The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.

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Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.

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An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

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The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".

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The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

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The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.

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Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.

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No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

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The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.

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Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa.

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The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.

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Italy says the incident happened at a depth of 50m. Maldivian rescuers have so far found one body.

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A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.

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A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

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