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Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:40:13 +030014 civilians killed in suspected ADF attack in Dem. Rep. of Congo
Attackers burned 13 motorcycles, several houses, says official.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:38:05 +0300‘Ukraine does not have time to wait,’ Ukraine president says as he demands embargo on Russian oil, gas
When tyranny launches aggression … action must be taken immediately,’ Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:36:39 +0300Russia says more than 704,000 people evacuated from 'dangerous areas' in Ukraine
Col.-Gen. says Russia ready to open additional corridors in any direction.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:34:54 +0300UK's Johnson meets Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy in surprise visit to Kyiv
British prime minister pledges increased economic and military support to Ukraine.
Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:27:50 +0300Pakistani PM Imran Khan ousted in parliament no-confidence vote
174 lawmakers vote in favor of resolution, 2 more than the required 172.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:10:59 +0300Libya exhumes 11 bodies from mass grave in Sirte
Discovery of mass graves common in war-torn Libya.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:09:38 +0300Amnesty urges Tunisia to drop ‘politicized’ investigations of MPs
Tunisian court slaps lawmaker with 3-month jail term.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:08:33 +0300Missile attack injures 4 US soldiers in Syria
Anti-Daesh/ISIS coalition says 2 missiles targeted US base.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:06:53 +030031,000 civilians from Ukraine's besieged Mariupol forcibly taken to Russia: Mayor
Civilians subjected to various humiliations, harsh treatment, fingerprints taken, says Vadim Boychenko.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:05:08 +0300Le Pen closes gap with Macron as French set to vote in 12th presidential election
Voters to decide among 12 candidates in 1st round on Sunday, 2 finalists to face off in 2nd round on April 24.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:03:35 +0300Russia's watchdog demands Google to unblock parliament's channel
Roskomnadzor requests Google to explain reasons for blocking parliamentary channel DumaTV.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:02:20 +0300SpaceX launches 3 paying customers to space station for $165M
‘An absolutely picture perfect launch,’ says SpaceX.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:00:48 +0300Top EU officials visit Ukrainian town of Bucha, capital Kyiv
EU vows to provide more funding for Ukrainian economy, armed forces.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:58:55 +0300Biden celebrates appointment of 1st Black woman appointed to Supreme Court
'I am the dream and the hope of the slave,' says Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:57:24 +0300US lawmakers urge Biden to bolster Ukraine defense, including with Bayraktar drones
Lawmakers call on Biden to aid Ukraine with 'greater range of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) capabilities,' including TB-2s.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:55:44 +0300Ukraine says 10 humanitarian corridors agreed for civilian evacuation
People can evacuate from city of Mariupol by private transport, says deputy prime minister.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:54:15 +0300Hellenistic cremation tomb found in Istanbul's Haydarpasa dig
Tomb is just 2nd Hellenistic structure unearthed in excavations underway around historical train station since 2018.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:51:28 +0300UN calls for action on Al-Hol refugee camp in Syria
Al-Hol camp is home to families of suspected Daesh/ISIS members.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:50:08 +0300Ukraine says Russian forces lost over 19,000 troops
151 Russian aircraft, 136 helicopters, 705 tanks, 1,895 armored vehicles, 335 artillery systems destroyed, Ukrainian General Staff claims.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:48:42 +0300Turkish, Italian, British defense ministers discuss Ukrainian territorial integrity
Hulusi Akar, Lorenzo Guerini, Ben Wallace meet in Istanbul to discuss relations, NATO, Ukraine.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:46:44 +0300Replacing Russian gas in Europe challenging in short term: Fitch
Dependence on Russian gas varies by country; Germany, Italy importing highest volumes, agency says.
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 09:22:40 +0300Saudi Arabia increases Hajj quota to 1 million in 2022
Hajj open to those younger than 65, fully vaccinated, authorities announce after 2 years of coronavirus restrictions.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:56:10 +0300Arab states welcome formation of presidential council in Yemen
Yemen's president cedes powers to Presidential Leadership Council consist of 7 deputy chairmen to govern country during transitional period.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:54:41 +0300Russia accuses Ukraine of disrupting prisoner exchange
Russian Defense Ministry suspects Kyiv rejected earlier agreed exchange because 'something is wrong' with Russian prisoners of war.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:53:22 +0300EU to discuss Russia oil embargo next week: Official
Bloc’s latest sanctions package against Russia will not yet include ban on Russian oil export, says foreign policy chief.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:50:41 +0300US says F-16 sale to Turkiye to bolster NATO, boost national interests
State Department official highlights Ankara's support for Ukraine, calling it 'important deterrent to malign influence'.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:48:47 +0300Russia hits 4 large fuel depots in Ukraine: Foreign Ministry spokesman
Igor Konashenkov says Russia also destroys number of Ukrainian military objects, equipment.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:42:56 +0300European Central Bank head tests positive for COVID-19
Christine Lagarde says she remains 'reasonably mild,' will work from home until full recovery.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:40:31 +0300Russian war on Ukraine stumps France’s presidential candidates
Ongoing conflict exposes many shades of pro- and anti-Russian views of top presidential hopefuls.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:39:02 +030018,600 Russian troops killed in war, Ukraine says
150 Russian planes, 135 helicopters, 698 tanks destroyed, says Ukrainian army.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:37:12 +0300New Zealand-China upgraded free trade deal comes into force
Under upgraded pact, 99% of New Zealand's wood, paper trade to China now tariff-free.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:34:51 +0300Intercepted conversations prove Russian troops killed civilians: German media
German spy agency BND intercepted radio messages that prove atrocities in Ukraine, according to Der Spiegel magazine.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:13:41 +03005 Black Sea states, Poland stress need for urgent cease-fire in Ukraine
Turkish defense chief says virtual meeting with Bulgarian, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Georgian defense ministers was productive.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:09:31 +0300NATO foreign ministers to discuss more support to Ukraine: Alliance chief
Ukraine’s need for more air defense systems, anti-tank weapons to be addressed, says Jens Stoltenberg.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:04:55 +0300Azerbaijan, Armenia to start process for peace talks: EU’s Michel
Aliyev, Pashinyan also decided to convene Joint Border Commission, says European Council president after 3-way meeting in Brussels.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 18:07:26 +0300Pope decries ‘horrendous cruelties’ in Ukraine amid war
He shows Ukrainian flag, saying it came from ‘martyred’ city of Bucha.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 18:06:01 +0300Russia using hunger as weapon: Zelenskyy in address to Irish parliament
Ukrainian president says Russia targeting fuel storage, food storage, agricultural equipment, mining fields.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 18:03:36 +0300NATO chief says Ukraine has 'urgent need' for military support
Jens Stoltenberg speaks to media ahead of NATO foreign ministers meeting.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 18:00:42 +0300Over 330 Russian diplomats expelled from Europe since Russia-Ukraine war started
More than half of diplomats expelled after release of 'horrifying' footage from Ukrainian city of Bucha.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:59:22 +0300Top Chinese, Canadian diplomats discuss Ukraine situation
Canada’s Joly says world ‘closely looking at China’s actions,’ Wang says Beijing will continue to play constructive role.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:57:10 +0300'Like the good old days': Biden says as Obama returns to White House
'Being here with you brings back so many good memories,' US president says as he welcomes Obama back.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:54:43 +030018 journalists killed so far during Russia's war on Ukraine
Local, foreign journalists continue to risk their lives to report from ground zero of war amid Russian attacks.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:53:03 +0300Sanctions pushing Russian economy back into Soviet era: British foreign secretary
Sanctions have had a crippling impact, says Liz Truss at joint news conference with Polish counterpart Zbigniew Rau in Warsaw.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:50:30 +0300US sanctions Russian darknet market Hydra, virtual currency exchange Garantex
'Our actions send a message today to criminals that you cannot hide on the darknet or their forums,' says Treasury head.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:49:21 +0300Sri Lanka revokes state of emergency after unrest
State of emergency declared after huge crowd gathered outside President Rajapaksa’s residence over economic crisis in country.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:48:15 +0300US military presence in Ukraine could have deterred Putin, says top general
Deterring Putin from war in Ukraine by US would have required commitment of American military forces, says Mark Milley.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:46:54 +0300Turkiye's Embassy in Ukraine returns to capital Kyiv
Embassy was temporarily moved to Ukraine's Chernivtsi city to operate as logistics center for evacuation amid Russia-Ukraine war.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:45:26 +0300Improving Turkish-Israeli ties to strengthen regional stability: Top Israeli diplomat
Yair Lapid’s remarks come during his visit to Greek capital Athens.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:42:19 +0300UK's hijab-wearing Queen’s Counsel eyes setting an example for women on achieving goals
Sultana Tafadar slams France over ban on advocates wearing hijab in court, hijab restriction in sports competitions.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:37:50 +0300Kremlin spokesman says Bucha 'well-planned tragic show' to malign Russia
Russian Defense Ministry says Ukraine prepares new staged videos in Kyiv region, cities of Sumy, Konotop.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 22:05:11 +0300France removes Turkiye from COVID-19 orange list
No travel restrictions apply to those coming from countries on green list.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 22:03:49 +0300Italy expels 30 Russian diplomats
Expulsion related to country's national security, says foreign minister.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 22:02:19 +0300'Nobody negotiated with Hitler': Poland rebukes France's Macron for talks with Putin
'One should not negotiate with criminals, one should fight them,' says Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 22:00:21 +0300Explosive remnants kill, maim 519 children in Iraq: UNICEF
UNICEF and UNMAS release statement marking International Mine Awareness Day.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:58:48 +0300Kuwaiti government resigns amid standoff with parliament
Move comes ahead of no-confidence vote on Wednesday.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:57:15 +0300Zelenskyy calls Bucha killings 'genocide', vows to bring those responsible to justice
Ukrainian president urges Kyiv-Moscow meeting to discuss their differences at presidential level.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:52:40 +0300The American origins of Putin's Ukraine narrative
Like the US convinced its citizens to support its invasion of Iraq, Putin has used Russia's historical experiences to design a narrative convincing to large swaths of the Russian populace.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:50:51 +0300US top diplomat departs for NATO meeting in wake of Bucha atrocities
Antony Blinken says visuals from Bucha suggest atrocities not 'random act of a rogue unit'.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:49:25 +0300UK government orders new scientific review into fracking
'In light of Putin's criminal invasion of Ukraine, absolutely right we explore all domestic energy sources,' says official.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:47:57 +0300Greece, Israel, Cypriot Greek administration foreign ministers tripartite meeting held in Athens
Meeting focused on latest developments in wider Eastern Mediterranean region, say media reports.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:46:05 +0300EU declares several Russian diplomats persona non grata
EU foreign policy chief accuses Russian diplomats of 'engaging in activities contrary to their diplomatic status'.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:44:43 +0300Sweden expels 3 Russian diplomats over alleged war crimes
Russian envoy to Stockholm summoned to Foreign Ministry amid Russia’s war on Ukraine, says top Swedish diplomat.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:43:32 +0300Putin instructs government to monitor food exports to ‘unfriendly’ countries
Russian president says he predicts global food crisis triggered by sanctions against Moscow.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:41:32 +0300Civilian killings in Bucha, Ukraine show 'unbearable brutality': NATO
'Targeting and murdering civilians is war crime,' says NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:39:26 +0300Over 7.1M in Ukraine internally displaced by war: UN
Main needs of displaced include cash, medicine, and healthcare services, says International Organization for Migration.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:36:29 +0300EU countries pledge strong support for Moldova amid Ukraine crisis
Germany hosts international conference to garner support for Moldova, which is facing refugee crisis, financial and security challenges due to war in Ukraine.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:34:16 +0300Philippines' inflation hits government target amid high fuel prices
Transport prices up 10.3% year-on-year in March, largest contributor of annual inflation in country.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:31:06 +0300Kyiv mayor calls for support, arms, more sanctions on Russia
Vitali Klitschko tells UN forum for mayors that Russia is conducting war against Ukraine's civilians.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:28:42 +0300Sarajevo marks 30th anniversary of siege with memories still alive
Over 11,500 people killed in Bosnian capital in what is described as longest military siege in modern history.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:25:01 +0300Fears of ‘liquid aluminum leak’ after factory explosion in China: Report
4 killed after explosion in aluminum factory in southeastern Guangdong province on Sunday, local media reports.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:33:13 +0300Every Russian will learn the truth about Bucha, says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Ukraine to provide ‘maximum access’ to journalists to see what happened in Bucha, other cities, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:01:09 +0300Press agenda on April 05
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:27:17 +0300NATO marks 73rd anniversary as Europe faces security challenges
Founded in 1949 with 12 members, alliance now includes 30 members.
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:25:40 +0300Regime shelling kills 3 children in Syria’s Idlib
Attack coincides with Russian airstrikes on southern Idlib.
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:24:24 +0300Spanish prime minister calls to investigate Russia for ‘genocide’
Pedro Sanchez is one of first world leaders to use term as images from Bucha purport to show civilian bodies lying in streets after Russian withdrawal.
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:23:05 +0300War map changes as Russian forces withdraw from some Ukrainian cities
Ukraine's authorities claim retaking entire Kyiv region, including Irpin, Bucha, Hostomel, with war entering 40th day.
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:21:31 +0300Macron accuses Russian army of war crimes, calls for new sanctions on Moscow
French president describes pictures from Kyiv as 'unbearable' and 'extremely shocking'.
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:19:31 +0300Ukraine says 18,300 Russian soldiers killed in war
147 Russian planes, 134 helicopters, 647 tanks destroyed, says Ukrainian army.
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:17:26 +0300161 children killed in Russian attacks, says Ukraine’s prosecutor office
264 children also injured since beginning of war, according to Prosecutor General's Office.
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:14:18 +0300US deploys Patriot missile system to Philippines: Report
Patriot stationed in Cagayan province facing south of Taiwan as US-Philippines continue 'largest-ever' joint military drill across Luzon island.
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:06:09 +0300Press agenda on April 04
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, April 4, 2022.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:39:06 +0300Pakistan’s president approves dissolution of National Assembly
Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan sent advice to president to dissolve country’s parliament.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:37:12 +0300President Vucic voices hope for victory as Serbs head for polls
Over 6.5M eligible voters to elect president, members of country's 250-seat parliament, local authorities in Serbia.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:35:23 +0300Humanitarian corridor opened in Ukraine’s Mariupol at request of Turkish president
Russian Defense Ministry says Ankara requested full support on evacuation of civilians, foreign nationals.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:33:37 +0300Turkiye is significant regional power: Kremlin
Turkiye became most dominant state among NATO members, says Dmitriy Peskov.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:32:19 +0300Intensity of Russia's missile strikes has decreased: Ukraine
‘The enemy is also conducting reconnaissance using unmanned aerial vehicles,’ says Ukrainian General Staff.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:30:48 +0300Macron vows to fight divisive forces of far-right during campaign rally
President-candidate appealed for united France in only rally ahead of next week’s elections.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:28:53 +0300Civilians found dead with tied hands in Ukraine’s Bucha: Presidential adviser
‘These people were not in the military. They had no weapons,’ says adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:26:03 +0300Turkish charities in Uganda increase generosity during Ramadan
Charities buying tons of rice, maize flour to distribute among less fortunate.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:24:43 +0300French interior minister's Ramadan greeting message draws ire
Gerald Darmanin defends message, denounces 'ordinary racism' for tweet.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:23:32 +0300Top Turkish, Pakistani diplomats discuss latest developments in Pakistan
Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks with Shah Mahmood Qureshi over phone.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:21:39 +0300Iraq completes measures for electric linkage with Turkiye
Turkiye will provide Iraq with 500 megawatts of electricity, according to Iraqi authorities.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:18:59 +0300US repatriates Guantanamo prisoner to Algeria
Sufyan Barhumi was held in Guantanamo Bay for over 20 years.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:17:22 +030020 killed in terror attack on gold mine in Burkina Faso
Unknown number injured in attack, say local media reports.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:16:01 +0300125 irregular migrants rescued off Libyan coast
Bodies of 11 migrants found, says Libyan migration foundation.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:14:03 +03001 killed, 24 injured in explosion at entertainment venue in Azerbaijani capital
Gas lead fingered in explosion, says Internal Ministry spokesman.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:12:14 +0300Lithuania completely ends Russian gas imports
Baltic state first EU nation from Gazprom's supply countries to gain independence from Russian gas supplies: Energy minister.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:10:35 +0300'Russia-Ukraine talks progressed enough for direct contacts between leaders'
Russian, Ukrainian leaders highly likely to meet in Turkiye, says Ukrainian negotiator, according to local media.
Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:05:39 +0300Russia says it hits oil refinery, fuel depots near Ukraine's Odessa
Oil refinery, 3 depots providing fuel to Ukrainian army hit with high-precision sea, air-launched missiles, according to Russian Defense Ministry.
Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:38:13 +0300Turkiye affected by global economic challenges: President
'Extreme increases in global commodity prices, especially energy and food, are affecting us, as well,' says President Erdogan.