Romania’s pro-Moscow presidential contender quizzed by prosecutors
Far-right candidate Călin Georgescu picked up by police while raids across the country targeted people close to his campaign
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Prosecutors compare South Korean president Yoon to a dictator as impeachment trial nears end
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Emil Bove, Justice Dept.’s No. 2, Targets NY Office Where He Rose as a Prosecutor
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Donovan Mitchell's 33 points lead Cavaliers past Grizzlies in matchup of top NBA contenders
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