Global politics

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Putin calls up 160,000 men to Russian army in latest conscription drive, at crucial moment in Ukraine war

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Libya expels aid groups accused of 'African' population plot

Libyan authorities have accused aid groups of plotting to change the country's ethnic make-up by encouraging African migrants to stay there, and has ordered them to close their offices.

Ten groups have been singled out - including Doctors Without Borders, the UN refugee agency, and Norwegian Refugee Council.

"This plan to settle migrants of African origin in our country represents a hostile act. It aims to change the demographic composition of the country and threatens the balance of Libyan society," said Internal Security Authority spokesman Salem Gheit on Thursday.

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Police summon US scholar in Thailand after army alleges he insulted the monarchy

BANGKOK -- The Thai army has filed a criminal complaint against an American scholar working in Thailand, alleging that he insulted the country's monarchy, an offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison.