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Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:08:59 +0300
Germany under fire for not taking firm stance against Russia
Ukraine says resignation of German navy commander for Putin comments not enough, Berlin needs to change course.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:07:04 +0300
Burkina Faso's president detained at military camp: Reports
Gunshots were heard on Sunday morning at military barracks in capital Ouagadougou, according to reports.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:05:10 +0300
Protesters rally for civilian rule in Sudan, amid UN-backed talks
Demonstrators say UN-mediated talks attempt to save Sudan’s military.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:03:18 +0300
EU keeps diplomats’ families in Ukraine
I don’t think we have to leave, says EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell ahead of crucial meeting.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:58:17 +0300
British premier orders inquiry into Islamophobia allegations by former minister
Nusrat Ghani says she was sacked as minister because of her Muslim faith.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:55:44 +0300
US officially orders families of embassy staff to leave Ukraine
Security situation around Ukraine can deteriorate ‘with little notice,’ says State Department.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:53:53 +0300
Russian invasion of Ukraine would be 'disastrous step,' UK reiterates
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he doesn't think a war in region is 'inevitable' and that 'sense can still prevail'.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:50:34 +0300
Talks start in Norway as Taliban delegation meets Afghan representatives
Joint statement stresses 'understanding and joint cooperation' as 'only solution' to problems in Afghanistan.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:48:57 +0300
Ukraine hails Turkiye's offer to act as mediator with Russia: Envoy
Ukrainian side ready to hold negotiations in any format, says Ukrainian ambassador to Turkiye.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:46:22 +0300
UK will not allow division of Bosnia, Herzegovina: British envoy
UK will not allow malicious actors to divide country or reverse progress made in last 26 years, says Matthew Field.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:44:53 +0300
EU condemns Russia’s ‘aggressive actions’ against Ukraine
‘Any challenge to European security order affects security of EU,’ bloc’s top diplomats stress in joint statement.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:41:57 +0300
Iran rules out 'interim agreement' in Vienna nuclear talks
Iran, world powers are engaged in talks to revive 2015 nuclear accord.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:40:18 +0300
Japan shuts over 300 child care centers amid virus spike
Gov’t mulling to expand enhanced restrictions to halt spread of COVID-19.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:33:23 +0300
NATO beefs up eastern Europe presence over Russian 'military build-up'
Denmark, Spain, Netherland send warships, fighters to Baltic, Black sea regions amid Ukraine tensions, says military bloc.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:32:11 +0300
UK withdraws some embassy staff, dependents from Kyiv embassy amid 'growing' Russian threat
British government's decision follows a similar decision from the US.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:30:10 +0300
Turkish Cypriot ruling party ahead in snap polls: Unofficial results
National Unity Party gets 39.54% of vote, Republican Turkish Party 32.04%, says election authority.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:21:13 +0300
Several injured in shooting at German university
Police say lone gunman is dead, but several people were injured in shooting at Heidelberg University.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:19:11 +0300
EU proposes $1.35B financial assistance package for Ukraine
Bloc stands up for ‘free, sovereign’ Ukraine, says EU Commission chief.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:16:18 +0300
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian resigns
He cites office’s lack of ‘necessary tools to influence’ domestic, foreign policy during difficult times in country.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 09:13:54 +0300
Press agenda on January 24
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:35:04 +0300
Berlusconi gives up bid for Italian presidency
Former Italian premier refuses to back Draghi, saying he should stay as prime minister.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:33:07 +0300
Moscow decries UK claim that Kremlin planning to install pro-Russian leadership in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Ministry demands UK ‘stop provocations,’ local media reports.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:31:25 +0300
UK ‘extremely unlikely’ to send troops to Ukraine
British deputy prime minister also says UK stands ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with Ukraine.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:29:50 +0300
Dozens of Libyan MPs back Dbeibeh gov’t to remain in power
Last week, Libyan parliament speaker said mandate of Dbeibeh government expired.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:28:13 +0300
UK accuses Kremlin of planning to install pro-Russian leadership in Ukraine
British government says it has information of links between Ukrainian politicians, Russian intelligence services.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:26:51 +0300
17 children killed in Yemen in January: UNICEF
UNICEF says more than 10,000 children killed, injured in Yemen since 2014.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:24:30 +0300
UN condemns arrest of female activist in Sudan
Activist Amira Osman was arrested by Sudanese security forces on Saturday.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:22:38 +0300
Arab League calls for labelling Yemen rebels as ‘terrorist’ group
3 people killed in Houthi attack on Abu Dhabi last week.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:21:39 +0300
Russia registers new all-time high daily COVID cases
More than 63,200 infections recorded over past day, authorities say new surge in cases driven by omicron variant.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:19:10 +0300
Kuwait presents suggestions to resolve Lebanon-Gulf standoff
Diplomatic crisis erupted between Lebanon, Gulf over criticism of Yemen war.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:17:41 +0300
16 killed, 8 injured at nightclub fire in Cameroon's capital
Fire, caused by fireworks, triggers 2 blasts, prompting panic, stampede, says official statement.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:16:05 +0300
German navy chief resigns after controversial Russia comments
Vice admiral sparks diplomatic row saying Putin deserves respect, Russia has no intention of invading Ukraine.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 17:49:42 +0300
Muslim Tory MP in UK says she was sacked as minister because of her faith
Nusrat Ghani says party whip told her that her 'Muslimness was raised as an issue' as she was sacked in 2020 reshuffle.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 10:20:16 +0300
Turkish Cypriots head to ballot boxes for early parliamentary polls
Nearly 204,000 people eligible to cast ballots as 403 candidates compete for seats in parliament.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 09:12:03 +0300
Press agenda on January 23
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:32:36 +0300
Turkish Cypriots to go for snap polls on Sunday
403 candidates from 8 parties vie for seats in 50-member parliament.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:30:38 +0300
Daily COVID-19 cases in Tokyo top 10,000 for 1st time
3 died in past 24 hours as 12 people are being treated in intensive care units.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:29:42 +0300
US energy chief visits Mexico to discuss reform proposal
Both governments committed to work to achieve deal on Mexico's energy industry.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:28:22 +0300
Iran approves vaccination of children aged 5-11
Decision taken amid spike in omicron infections.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:26:50 +0300
Turkiye rescues 21 asylum seekers pushed back by Greece
Asylum seekers rescued off Aegean coast.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:25:05 +0300
Fire in residential building kills 6 in India
15 also injured in major fire that broke out in Mumbai.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:24:03 +0300
Lebanon eyes $4B loan deal with IMF
Lebanon’s negotiations with IMF to start on Monday.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:22:40 +0300
UN chief says he is 'convinced' Russia will not invade Ukraine
'I am convinced it will not happen. And I strongly hope to be right,' says Antonio Guterres.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:21:30 +0300
Smuggled Turkish historical artifacts in US returning home
Recovered artifact to be exhibited in Turkish museums.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:19:52 +0300
US carrier strike group to come under NATO command for Mediterranean exercise
Exercise will run Monday through Feb. 4.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:17:58 +0300
Conservative movement in Serbia calls Bosnia's high representative 'occupier'
Nashi movement tells Christian Schmidt to keep his 'hands off' Serb entity in neighboring Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:13:27 +0300
Arab League to hold emergency meeting on Houthi attack on UAE
3 people killed in Houthi attack on Abu Dhabi.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:12:12 +0300
Iran, Russia discuss construction of new nuclear power plants
Foreign ministers also discuss development of comprehensive cooperation, says Iran’s top diplomat.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:09:13 +0300
Dutch government will respond positively to Ukraine request for arms
Netherlands did not intend to supply arms but situation has changed, says foreign minister.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 18:05:35 +0300
Soldiers alert on Donbas frontline as tense-calm reigns in Ukrainian border town
At a time when Moscow-West hostilities escalate, international community keeps close eye on Ukrainian-Russian border situation.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:17:16 +0300
2021 was very intense for Italy
Looking at 2022, Rome faces many challenges both nationally and globally, as a firmer role of Italy and Europe requires a more global oriented approach entangling several dossiers.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:14:24 +0300
2008 Gaza war's effects continue to resonate for Palestinian resistance: Expert
Israel's 'Operation Cast Lead' marks end of Palestinian confidence in peace process with Israel, says analyst.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:11:25 +0300
Russian, Finnish presidents discuss security guarantees, Ukrainian crisis
Putin, Niinisto had 'thorough exchange of views on European security,' says Kremlin.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:09:53 +0300
Any invasion of Ukraine will be met with swift response: Blinken
US Secretary of State Blinken says he and his Russian counterpart Lavrov agreed diplomatic process to continue.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:08:43 +0300
Russia says expects written US response to security proposals next week
In meeting with US secretary of state, Russia's top diplomat says new contacts possible after US response.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:07:26 +0300
Italian coast guard rescues 305 migrants off Lampedusa
6 children, 17 women are among those rescued in Mediterranean Sea.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:05:33 +0300
Iran, Russia, China begin joint naval maneuvers amid tensions with US
3rd joint military drill kicks off in Indian Ocean.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:04:37 +0300
Russian defense chief invites British counterpart for security talks
Following similar invitation from UK, Russia's Shoygu says resumption of military talks will help ease tensions in Europe.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:03:32 +0300
Germany breaks new record with 140,000+ COVID cases
Omicron makes up 89% of sequenced coronavirus cases in country, according to Robert Koch Institute.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:02:24 +0300
Only united nations bring down invaders, empires: Taliban hit back at Biden
Interim Afghan Foreign Ministry rebukes US president for suggesting Afghans lack unity.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:01:09 +0300
Russian invasion of Ukraine to lead to 'terrible quagmire,' UK foreign secretary says
Liz Truss says 'Russians have not learnt the lessons of history'.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:13:26 +0300
Estonian foreign minister hails Turkiye as 'good NATO ally'
On Ukraine tensions, Eva-Maria Liimets tells Anadolu Agency another war in Europe would be 'absolutely unacceptable'.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:55:42 +0300
Iconic Bat Out Of Hell star Meat Loaf dies at 74
Dallas-born rock singer passed away surrounded by wife, daughters and close friends, says family statement.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:40:21 +0300
Russia sends S-400 air defense systems to Belarus for joint military drill
Russia, Belarus to hold joint military exercises, named Allied Determination, to last until Feb 20.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:25:03 +0300
US charges second man in assassination of Haitian president
Man admits to providing firearms and ammunition to Colombians involved in killing, says FBI.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:32:36 +0300
Press agenda on January 21
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:16:28 +0300
Ukraine receives shipment of anti-tank weapons from UK
Weapons to only be used for defense purposes, says Ukrainian defense minister.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:13:04 +0300
Japan widens COVID-19 restrictions amid record new infections
Country reports over 32,000 new cases, highest daily spike since beginning of pandemic.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:10:57 +0300
Kazakhstan appoints new defense minister amid return to normalcy
Ruslan Zhaksylykov assumes post by presidential decree following recent uprising across Central Asian country.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:08:15 +0300
Turkiye ready to play role in reducing tensions between Russia and Ukraine: Official
Presidential spokesman says Turkiye advises both sides to 'use restraint, to refrain from any kind of military engagement'.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:05:49 +0300
WEF panel discusses end of COVID pandemic, vaccine equity
‘Greater cooperation, greater solidarity is the route to ending this pandemic,’ says head of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:02:08 +0300
US, Bulgaria begin 6-month joint military drill
Military exercises have kicked off in southern Bulgaria, will end on June 30, says Bulgarian Defense Ministry.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:58:36 +0300
Local virus transmission dips in China, raising Olympics hopes
Heightened measures bear results as no cases reported in hotspot Shaanxi province after 40 days.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:57:03 +0300
Russia welcomes any efforts contributing to Ukrainian settlement: Kremlin
Kremlin spokesman Peskov says situation in Ukraine 'very tense'.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:55:07 +0300
‘Volcanic eruption contaminated entire water supply in Tonga’
Chinese envoy to South Pacific nation says property faced serious damage, volcanic ash still in air.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:50:54 +0300
State of emergency ends in Kazakhstan
Security measures lifted on streets, curfew revoked, restrictions on travel into, out of cities revoked as of midnight.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:39:28 +0300
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany
Thousands of Orthodox Christians beat drums, sing religious songs in capital Addis Ababa to mark day.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:37:16 +0300
Germany opposes sending arms to Ukraine to deter Russia
Government spokesman reiterates Berlin is against arms supplies to Ukraine, despite criticism from Kyiv.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:16:30 +0300
France delivers first 6 Rafale jets to Greece
Greece has ordered 24 Rafale jets for billions of euros.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:07:09 +0300
Press agenda on January 19
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:12:43 +0300
Roberta Metsola elected new president of European Parliament
Maltese lawmaker from center-right European People’s Party elected with 458 votes.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:09:29 +0300
China records another 127 local virus cases
Vice Premier Sun tours omicron-hit Tianjin city to boost anti-virus measures.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:07:15 +0300
UN ‘deeply concerned’ by escalating conflict in Yemen after new airstrikes
UN human rights office urges all sides to ensure safety of civilians amid escalating Yemen conflict.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:03:01 +0300
EU Commission concerned over rising number of child migrants
Unaccompanied children in migration need specific, appropriate protection, says commission's spokeswoman.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:51:27 +0300
NATO invites Russia to new meetings to avoid war in Ukraine
Stoltenberg says NATO members ready to meet with Russia again to discuss Moscow’s concerns, prevent military attack on Ukraine.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:48:23 +0300
Lebanon confirms Prime Minister Mikati's visit to Turkiye early next month
Bilateral cooperation in energy, health, tourism, education with Turkish officials to be discussed, says Lebanese ministers.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:45:52 +0300
Arab coalition forces strike Sanaa in response to attack on UAE
Comprehensive, deterrent operation to be conducted to neutralize sources of threat, say coalition forces.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:43:57 +0300
Turkish vice president, Kazakh premier discuss recent situation in Kazakhstan
In phone call, Fuat Oktay says Turkiye always ready to support Central Asian country.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:42:09 +0300
Indonesia passes law to move capital from Jakarta to Borneo
New capital to be named Nusantara, Javanese name for Indonesian archipelago.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:40:29 +0300
'Japan-US alliance cornerstone of peace in Indo-Pacific region'
Japan's top diplomat says country will make efforts 'to establish constructive, stable Japan-China relationship'.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:38:01 +0300
Russia looking for excuses to escalate tensions: Ukraine
Delegation of US senators expresses support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:35:04 +0300
Palestinian enters 40th year in Israeli prison: NGO
Prisoner Maher Younis has been in detention since 1983.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:33:06 +0300
Scholz warns Russia of serious consequences of military aggression in Ukraine
German chancellor said he needs to see 'unequivocal steps toward de-escalation'.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:30:57 +0300
Another journalist killed in Mexico
Gunman attacks Martinez in front of his house in Tijuana, city rife with crime and violence, local media reports.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:27:46 +0300
West has amassed nearly 30,000 troops near Belarus’ borders: Lukashenko
Joint military exercises between Belarus and Russia to be held in February, says president.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:51:19 +0300
North Korea says it tested 2 tactical guided missiles
Missiles launched from western area accurately hit island target in East Sea of Korea, says state-run media.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 09:09:13 +0300
Press agenda on January 18
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:20:58 +0300
NATO, Ukraine renew cooperation agreement on technology
This comes days after more than 70 websites of Ukrainian government were attacked by massive cyberattack.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:18:34 +0300
Australia, New Zealand send aircraft to assess damage after Tonga eruption
Australia also announces $1M in initial aid for Pacific nation hit by massive underwater volcano eruption.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:16:49 +0300
Former Kazakh president’s nephew dismissed from National Security Committee
Nazarbayev's son-in-law Timur Kulibayev also resigns as chairman of National Chamber of Entrepreneurs.



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