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Ukraine running out of options as Putin orders in troops

by Dmitry ZAKS Ukraine and its leader Volodymyr Zelensky are running out of options as they try to withstand Russian…

US set to impose sanctions after Russian ‘invasion’ of Ukraine

The United States said Tuesday that Russia's move into eastern Ukraine amounts to the "beginning of an invasion" and warned…

Putin says he does not plan to ‘restore empire’

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that he does not plan to restore Russia's empire, a…

UN relocates non-essential staff, families in Ukraine

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The United Nations said Tuesday it was relocating some of its non-essential staff and their family…

Hong Kong to see three rounds of compulsory virus tests

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Hong Kong's population must undergo three rounds of compulsory coronavirus testing, the city's leader said…

Firing Hong Kong domestic workers with coronavirus ‘immoral’: consul

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- The Philippines' top diplomat in Hong Kong said Tuesday it was illegal and "immoral" for residents…

EU warns of economic uncertainty after Russia’s Ukraine moves

  BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) -- Russia's recognition of breakaway regions of Ukraine will "strongly increase" economic uncertainty for the EU,…

UK promises to hit Russia ‘very hard’ with sanctions

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain on Tuesday vowed to "hit Russia very hard" with targeted sanctions and promised tougher…

US to impose ‘new sanctions’ on Russia Tuesday: W.House

by Sebastian Smith WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States said it will impose sanctions on Moscow Tuesday, following…

Riot police clash with New Zealand anti-vax protesters

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) - New Zealand anti-vaccine protesters pelted police with a "stinging substance" sending three to hospital with…

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