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Ukraine and Russia Begin Largest Exchange of Prisoners of War

Russia and Ukraine began their largest exchange of prisoners of war on Friday, with each side returning 390 soldiers and civilians, according to both governments. More swaps are expected this weekend.

Bangladesh’s Leader Threatens to Resign Over Election Pressure

Muhammad Yunus has struggled to navigate between the army, career politicians and the protest movement that overthrew the Bangladesh's authoritarian leader last year. He is now threatening to quit if he is not allowed to get on with his job and prepare the country for elections at a slower pace.

Lebanon Moves to Disarm Palestinian Groups, a Test Run for Hezbollah

Lebanon will begin disarming the armed Palestinian factions in refugee camps on its territory in June, an important step toward its goal of bringing all weapons in the country under state control, a spokesman for the prime minister said on Friday.

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