Vote at UN Council postponed again on Russia’s ‘humanitarian’ resolution on Ukraine
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) - Moscow asked Wednesday to postpone again a UN Security Council vote on a resolution…
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7.3-magnitude quake hits east Japan, tsunami advisory issued
A powerful 7.3-magnitude quake jolted east Japan on Wednesday night, rattling the capital Tokyo and prompting a tsunami advisory for…
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IEA cuts oil demand outlook, fears Russia supply ‘shock’
PARIS, France (AFP) - The International Energy Agency cut its world oil demand forecast for 2022 on Wednesday, warning that…
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Polish, Czech, Slovenian PMs meet Zelensky in Kyiv
First visit of foreign leaders in Ukraine after Russia attack KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) -- The Polish, Czech and Slovenian prime…
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Vietnam ends Covid quarantine for international travellers
HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- Vietnam announced an end to quarantine for international travellers on Wednesday, as it seeks to…
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Train station targeted in Ukraine refugee hub near Mariupol
DNIPRO, Ukraine (AFP) - Russian forces on Wednesday targeted the southern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia, where thousands of refugees are…
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South Korea hits record 400,000 plus cases amid Omicron wave
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea reported more than 400,000 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, a new record, as…
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British PM to meet Saudi, UAE leaders as war roils oil prices
ABU DHABI, United Emirates (AFP) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was to lobby Saudi Arabia and the United Arab…
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North Korea suspected ballistic missile explodes after launch
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile that exploded mid-air shortly after launch, Seoul…
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Hamas faces risk, opportunity from warming Israel-Turkey ties
by Adel Zaanoun Agence France-Presse GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories (AFP) - A diplomatic thaw between Israel and Turkey has created…
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