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Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:33:47 +0300
Sweden's Left Party leader chides MPs for posing with PKK terror group's symbol
Nooshi Dadgostar says she does not approve of the Left Party lawmakers' recent actions.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:31:46 +0300
EU presidency backs visa ban for Russians
EU foreign ministers expected to discuss blanket ban on Russian tourist visas at meeting in late August.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:28:31 +0300
Drought officially declared in parts of UK
Prolonged heat wave, minimal rainfall could lead to water rationing as dry spell continues.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:02:26 +0300
US export prices in July post largest decline in 27 months
Import prices also decrease 1.4% in July, 1st fall since December 2021.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:01:07 +0300
Ghana declared free of Ebola-like Marburg virus
West African country has reported 3 cases with 2 fatalities until it is declared Marburg-free.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:58:10 +0300
Shrinking sea ice poses major threat to global climate
Sea ice helps prevent Earth from entering new ice age, says member of Turkish team on Arctic expedition.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:53:27 +0300
China calls on Russia, Ukraine to resume negotiations
Bejing’s envoy to UN supports proposed visit of IAEA team to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:50:05 +0300
Monsoon spells add to soaring food inflation, insecurity in Pakistan
Recent rains have ravaged crops, vegetables and fruits across country.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:48:13 +0300
China sees US increasing military deployment in region amid Taiwan tensions
Top Chinese diplomat says Washington may take advantage of situation in Taiwan Strait to trigger larger crisis.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:44:55 +0300
South Korea's president pardons Samsung vice chairman
Ahead of Liberation Day anniversary, president grants pardons to over 1,600 people.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:41:11 +0300
Shaking Françafrique off the shoulders of Africa
The hegemonic attitude of France against its former colonies is neither historical nor periodic but systematic.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:33:04 +0300
EU confirms sending formal letter to Greece on wiretapping scandal
European Commission follows up on use of Israeli-made spyware against opposition politicians, journalists.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:00:53 +0300
Press agenda on August 12
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:11:28 +0300
France asks EU Commission for help in containing wildfires
EU dispatches assistance as multiple fires rage across country.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:09:54 +0300
Russia claims shooting down Ukrainian helicopter
Mi-24 military helicopter shot down in Dnipro region of Ukraine, says Defense Ministry official.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:08:38 +0300
Election observers happy with Kenyan polls, want peaceful transfer of power
2 main presidential candidates neck and neck in race marred by low turnout.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:07:22 +0300
Germany rejects calls for EU ban on tourist visas for Russians
Chancellor Scholz says sanctions should target Putin, and supporters of war on Ukraine, not innocent citizens.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:04:17 +0300
Türkiye will be ready to use Black Sea natural gas next March: Energy minister
Minister refers to natural gas find of around 540 billion cubic meters in Sakarya Gas Field in Black Sea.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:57:12 +0300
OPEC revises down oil demand forecast for 2022
Global oil supply in July increased by around 1.7M barrels per day compared to previous month.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:55:32 +0300
UN chief demands all military activities cease at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Antonio Guterres warns further worrying incidents could lead to disaster.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:53:02 +0300
Global oil supply hits post-pandemic high in July: Int. Energy Agency
Surging oil use for power generation and gas-to-oil switching in Europe lifts oil demand growth trajectory for remainder of 2022 and into 2023.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:49:44 +0300
Moscow accuses Kyiv of 'nuclear terrorism'
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant shelling could lead to disaster worse than Chernobyl, says top Russian official.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:27:50 +0300
Türkiye's balancing role a driving force for Russia, Ukraine to find common ground
Experts see Türkiye 'strong and crucial' NATO ally, term criticism on its mediating role 'double standard'.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:24:39 +0300
Global chipmakers face high volatility, Fitch says
On demand side, weakening consumer electronics, computer, smartphone sales weighing on chipmakers, rating agency says.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:22:44 +0300
Disney+ surpasses Netflix in number of subscribers for 1st time
Disney+ becomes world's largest streaming provider in terms of number of subscribers.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:20:11 +0300
Latvian parliament officially designates Russia as 'state sponsor of terrorism'
Parliament calls on EU countries to suspend tourism and limit issuing entry visas to Russian, Belarusian citizens, local media reports.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:15:05 +0300
Ousted Sri Lankan president allowed temporary stay in Thailand
Thai Premier Prayut Chan-o-cha says Rajapaksa to look for permanent asylum in another country, reports local media.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:13:04 +0300
Newly identified Langya virus being tracked after China infection reports
35 cases detected in eastern China since 2018, virus believed to transmitted from animals to humans.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:09:54 +0300
Senior ISIS/Daesh member charged with terror offences after returning to UK
Aine Davis was arrested by counter-terrorism police and shifted to London prison shortly after his arrival on Wednesday evening.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:08:21 +0300
North Korea claims 'victory' over COVID-19, lifts restrictions
North Korean leader's sister accuses South Korea of sending virus, warns of 'deadly' retaliation.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:02:11 +0300
11 dead, 8 missing after record rain pounds South Korea
Thousands of homes, buildings flooded in Seoul, nearby areas following torrential rain said to be heaviest in 80 years.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:54:57 +0300
5-day blaze at Cuba's main oil facility brought under control
40% of Matanzas storage facility destroyed in fire ignited by a lightning strike last Friday.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:52:28 +0300
G-7, EU concerned at threats posed by Russia's possession of nuclear facilities in Ukraine
G-7 Foreign Ministers, EU High Representative in joint statement urge Moscow to return Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, other facilities to Kyiv.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:48:02 +0300
10 killed, 11 injured in Russian shelling on Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian forces shelled Marhanets town and Myrivske territory in morning as 7 injured are in critical condition.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:45:27 +0300
Greece 'uneasy' with Türkiye's new drill ship in Eastern Mediterranean
Türkiye is strong with its 4 drill ships and 2 seismic vessels, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:42:45 +0300
US charges Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps member with plot to murder John Bolton
Shahram Poursafi attempted to arrange murder of former National Security Advisor, says US Justice Department.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:01:48 +0300
Press agenda on August 11
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:32:09 +0300
Turkish president receives Albanian premier for talks
Closed-door meeting between Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Edi Rama in capital Ankara lasted over an hour.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:30:23 +0300
Tunisian court revokes president's decision to dismiss judges
President Kais Saied sacked 57 judges in June, accusing them of corruption, protecting terrorists.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:28:42 +0300
Amber extreme heat alert as UK braces for sizzling 4 days
Warning means people's health at risk, travel disruptions likely.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:26:36 +0300
Knife-wielding man shot dead by French police at Paris airport
Suspect threatening security officers at Paris major terminal neutralized on the spot, according to police statement.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:24:24 +0300
9 dead amid record rainfall in South Korea, 7 missing
17 people wounded as heavy floods inundate hundreds of buildings in capital Seoul.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:17:21 +0300
Americans feel pain at gas pumps, sticker shock amid soaring inflation
'Everyday goods and services are priced out of most people's reach,' says resident struggling to make ends meet.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:14:09 +0300
Operation to rescue trapped miners in Mexico to begin this week
Rescue team will enter collapsed mine in northern Mexico where 10 miners are trapped.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:10:17 +0300
Daesh/ISIS ‘significantly increased’ drone use in past year, UN warns
Terror group has been able to maintain drone capabilities partly due to ‘decentralized internal structure,’ says UN’s top official for counter-terrorism.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:07:51 +0300
EU Commission expects Greece to investigate spyware scandal
EU Parliament plans to hear journalist, opposition leader who was wiretapped.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:00:10 +0300
China ends military operations around Taiwan
Chinese military announces end to unprecedented military drills held in protest of US House speaker’s trip to Taiwan.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:02:19 +0300
Press agenda on August 10
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Russia launches Iranian satellite into orbit
Launch of Iranian satellite milestone event in Moscow-Tehran cooperation, says Russian official.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:11:10 +0300
US companies announce $50 billion in additional investments in chips, science bill
CHIPS and Science Act to boost American semiconductor research, development, production, White House says.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:09:38 +0300
US to end Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy
Decision to allow asylum seekers to cross border on day of their hearings and stay in US while waiting for outcome.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:07:18 +0300
Western sanctions to 'punish' Russia are futile: Kremlin
Countries trying to 'punish' Russia are already footing the bill, says spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:05:54 +0300
Israeli, Russian presidents discuss Jewish immigration agency crisis
Crisis emerged between Israel, Russia after Moscow's move to outlaw Jewish Agency in Russia.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:03:54 +0300
Syrians in Iraqi camps cannot return to their homes due to PKK terror group
We want to go back if Syria becomes safe again, says a camp resident.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:02:01 +0300
China’s continued live-fire drills around Taiwan focus on ‘blockade’
China determined to link East and South China Seas, says Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:00:23 +0300
2 more ships carrying over 70,000 tons of grain leave Ukraine
1 carries corn to South Korea, other carries bulk sunflower meal to Istanbul, says Turkish Defense Ministry.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:56:59 +0300
OSCE remains most comprehensive platform for dialogue: Secretary general
OSCE welcomes Türkiye's humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, says Helga Maria Schmid at 13th Ambassadors Conference in Ankara.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:54:37 +0300
McMichaels get life sentences for murder of Ahmaud Arbery in US state of Georgia
'It was the kind of trial that Ahmaud Arbery did not receive before he was shot and killed,' says federal judge.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:53:20 +0300
Switzerland welcomes arrival of grain ship in Türkiye
Implementation of Turkish-brokered Black Sea Grain Initiative is crucial for global food security, says Swiss Foreign Ministry.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:52:01 +0300
World Bank announces $4.5B in additional financing for Ukraine
So far, World Bank mobilized nearly $13B in emergency financing, of which $6.3B disbursed as of end of July.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:50:42 +0300
Taiwan detects 39 Chinese jets as Beijing extends military drills
China justifies downgrading military dialogue with US as Beijing says military exercises aimed to ‘warn those who cause trouble’.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:49:17 +0300
Amid tussle with Russia, Blinken says US seeks true partnership with Africa
Top US diplomat in South Africa on 1st leg of Africa trip seen as bid to counter Russian influence.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:45:40 +0300
Türkiye's 4th drill ship off to Mediterranean for hydrocarbon exploration
Abdulhamid Han drill ship is 'symbol of Türkiye's new vision' in field of energy, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:06:11 +0300
Commodity market looked for direction last week
Prices of gold gained 0.5%, platinum 4.2%, sugar 2.3%, cocoa 0.6%, while wheat prices fell 3.9%, corn 1.8%, soybean 4%, Brent 9.2%.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:04:52 +0300
Ryanair workers begin strikes in Spain that could last all year
Dozens of flights canceled, delayed as latest round of industrial action, which includes weekly stoppages, kicks off.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:03:46 +0300
UN delegation arrives in Gaza after cease-fire
Egyptian-brokered cease-fire took effect in Gaza late Sunday.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:02:28 +0300
Millions of Germans won’t be able to afford energy bills, NGO warns
Soaring gas prices will particularly impact lower-income households, head of German Tenants' Association says.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:59:56 +0300
Russian president to skip UN General Assembly in September: Kremlin
Foreign Minister Lavrov to lead Moscow's delegation in high-level gathering this year.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:53:29 +0300
Indigenous peoples worldwide live in harsh conditions
More than estimated 476M indigenous people live in 90 countries around the world, according to UN.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:51:48 +0300
Surveillance of opposition leader was legal but wrong, accepts Greek premier
Enemies of Greece desire weak National Intelligence Service, says Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:49:32 +0300
‘No necessary prerequisites for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting’: Kremlin
Moscow appreciates Türkiye's peace efforts but Ukrainian negotiators 'left radar,' says Kremlin spokesman.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:42:35 +0300
Survivors of Canada's residential schools recall 'shoebox babies,' horrific abuse
Canada, those responsible must be held accountable for physical, mental and sexual abuse at residential schools, say survivors.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:40:21 +0300
Armenia attacked military positions 10 times in past 24 hours: Azerbaijan
No loss of personnel or military equipment, 'adequate retaliatory measures' taken, says Defense Ministry.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:29:07 +0300
Türkiye's 'entrepreneurial, humanitarian' foreign policy benefits world, says foreign minister
Crisis in Ukraine 'once again demonstrated the worth of Türkiye,' says Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:27:12 +0300
Over 305,000 tons of shipments carried out in a week via Ukraine grain corridor
Under Türkiye-brokered deal, 4 ships carrying over 170,000 tons of corn planned to reach Turkish ports.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:25:44 +0300
18,000 local, international observers to monitor Kenya's high-stakes Aug. 9 elections
Over 22M voters will elect new president, parliament next week.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:22:58 +0300
2 more ships carrying grain leave Ukrainian ports
4 more ships will anchor in Istanbul this evening.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:19:41 +0300
China says it will continue military drills near Taiwan
4-day military drills were scheduled to end on Sunday.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:18:27 +0300
Renewed heatwave expected across UK
Temperatures to rise above 30 C, Met Office says amid warnings of drought.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:16:51 +0300
Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia's 1st ever leftist president
Colombia faces historic shift with arrival of Petro and first Black female vice president in nation’s history.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:15:07 +0300
UN chief welcomes cease-fire in Gaza
Antonio Guterres calls on all sides to observe agreement.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:49:26 +0300
Türkiye will clear last 'terror nests' in Syria: President Erdogan
Ankara's decision to establish 30-kilometer-deep safe zone along southern border remains, president tells Turkish ambassadors.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:00:14 +0300
Press agenda on August 08
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:38:39 +0300
Israel’s Shin Bet spy service recommends ending Gaza offensive
Israeli attacks on Gaza left 29 Palestinians dead, over 250 injured.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:37:12 +0300
UN official calls for immediate halt of Gaza escalation
At least 29 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza since Friday.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:35:59 +0300
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza
Kingdom calls for providing protection to civilians.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:33:53 +0300
Türkiye condemns Israeli airstrikes on civilians, raid attempt on Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa complex
Turkish Foreign Ministry calls on Israel not to allow 'provocative actions' violating status of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:31:59 +0300
Israel says Gaza offensive to continue ‘as long as necessary’
29 Palestinians killed, dozens injured in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:30:11 +0300
Empty cargo ship arrives in Ukrainian water to load grain
4 more ships planned to leave Ukrainian ports on Sunday, says Turkish National Defense Ministry.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:28:40 +0300
Gaza death toll rises to 31 amid Israeli attacks
6 children among victims of Israeli airstrikes, according to Palestinian Health Ministry.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:27:01 +0300
US president tests COVID-negative for 2nd time, ending isolation
Joe Biden tests negative for 2nd consecutive day, his doctor says in statement.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:25:19 +0300
India elects Jagdeep Dhankar as new vice president
Dhankar defeats opposition nominee Margaret Alva by 346 votes.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:23:51 +0300
EU condemns Russian military activities around Ukraine's largest nuclear plant
Josep Borrell demands international nuclear experts' access to Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:19:58 +0300
China announces new military drills
Drill on Bohai Sea to be held Aug. 8 - Sept. 8, another on Yellow Sea from Aug. 7 - 15.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:15:21 +0300
Experts contend measures needed to reduce destabilization at Everest Base Camp
Environmentalists say changes happening rapidly at base camp due to climate change, human activity.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:13:22 +0300
France embraces sobriety measures as energy crisis, inflation hit Europe
Households, businesses implementing small measures to conserve energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:11:15 +0300
Mothers forego breastfeeding amid economic hardships in Zimbabwe
Many Zimbabwean mothers are quitting exclusive breastfeeding as they should focus on working to put food on their tables.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:09:06 +0300
Rwanda restores wetland into nature reserve in capital
Ecotourism park hosts more than 62 plant species and over 100 bird species.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:06:44 +0300
Lightning strike near White House leaves 4 in critical condition
Emergency crews say victims suffered life-threatening injuries.

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:05:11 +0300
Oil volatile on rising US stocks, supply uncertainty
Rising value of US dollar, which makes dollar-indexed crude oil more expensive for traders, is limiting price upticks.



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