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Mon, 03 Oct 2022 19:55:25 +0300
Depositor retrieves savings by force from Lebanese bank in Beirut
Depositor recovers $11,750 from his bank account.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:33:35 +0300
Russia closely following Ukraine's NATO bid
Kremlin spokesman says US gets chance to sell more gas if Nord Stream stays broken.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:26:07 +0300
Russian State Duma ratifies agreements on 4 Ukrainian regions joining Russian territory
All lawmakers vote unanimously in favor of move, despite widespread condemnation by international community.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:24:25 +0300
Belgium mulls to tax energy companies beyond EU emergency plan
Country estimates to collect $4.6B over 2 years to support households, businesses in energy crisis.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:18:01 +0300
UK premier’s personal phone number available online for sale: Report
US-based website was offering access to database including phone numbers of British prime minister, 25 other Cabinet ministers, Mail on Sunday reports.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:11:12 +0300
Polish foreign minister signs diplomatic note demanding WWII reparations from Germany
Poland's demands from Germany, a subject Berlin says a 1953 declaration closed off, total up to $1.3T.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:07:25 +0300
Iran says ‘exchanging messages’ with US on nuclear deal
Talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal have seen multiple breaks.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:03:06 +0300
Commodity markets see fluctuations amid recession, inflation fears
Silver gains 0.9%, while aluminum down 0.8%.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:59:59 +0300
Sacheen Littlefeather, who declined Marlon Brando’s 1973 Oscar, dies at 75
Littlefeather became activist in her 20s as she explored her Native American roots.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:52:50 +0300
IEA warns of gas market tightness in 2023 as Russia further reduces supplies to Europe
Global gas demand is forecast to drop by 0.8% this year and grow 0.4% in 2023 due to high prices and lower supplies.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:45:07 +0300
Countries should tailor monetary policies according to specific challenges, says US economist
Central banks can overcome economic problems but not overnight, says Joshua Aizenman, professor of economics at University of Southern California.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:39:21 +0300
Libya exhumes 42 bodies from mass grave in Sirte
Libyan authorities often announce discoveries of mass graves in war-torn country.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:21:53 +0300
Iran’s Khamenei blames US, Israel for ‘stoking unrest’ amid protests
Death of 22-year-old woman in police custody has seen widespread protests across Iran in recent weeks.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:12:45 +0300
At least 83 dead after Hurricane Ian hit US state of Florida: Report
Number is feared to continue to rise.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:03:21 +0300
Lithuania expels Russian charge d'affaires
Russian diplomat's actions 'incompatible with diplomatic status, regarded as interference,' says Lithuanian Foreign Ministry.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0300
Press agenda on October 03
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:38:17 +0300
Top Russian court rules in favor of 4 Ukrainian regions' annexation
Annexation treaties on admission of Ukraine's 4 breakaway regions are constitutional, says Russian Constitutional Court.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:36:46 +0300
Pope Francis calls on Russia to stop 'spiral of violence and death'
He also appeals to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be 'open to serious peace offers'.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:35:25 +0300
Death toll from Indonesia football riot, stampede jumps to 174: Official
More than 100 injured people under treatment in 8 hospitals, says deputy governor.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:33:58 +0300
‘Ukrainian flag is already in Lyman,’ says President Zelenskyy
Kyiv said earlier its soldiers were entering Lyman in eastern region of Donetsk.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:31:11 +0300
Islamic nations' organization slams ‘change by force’ in Burkina Faso
It is second takeover of power in Burkina Faso in less than a year.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:29:36 +0300
Russia vetoes UN resolution condemning referendums to annex Ukraine's territories
10 remaining Security Council members voted in favor of resolution, while China, India, Brazil and Gabon abstained from vote.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:27:50 +0300
UN chief urges Greece, Türkiye to pursue dialogue to ease tensions
Antonio Guterres emphasizes 'that actions and statements that can heighten tensions should be avoided,' says spokesman.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:26:30 +0300
OSCE condemns Russia’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory
It is 'blatant violation' of fundamental rules of int'l law, OSCE principles, and UN Charter, says OSCE statement.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:25:09 +0300
NATO chief rules out recognizing Russia’s annexation of 4 Ukrainian regions
Russia’s recent moves show that President Putin’s plan is 'utterly failing,' says Jens Stoltenberg.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:23:38 +0300
Putin submits to parliament draft law on admission of 4 Ukrainian regions to Russian Federation: Report
Ruble declared monetary unit in annexed regions, says Russian state media reports.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:21:58 +0300
Number of Russians entering Georgia 'has decreased significantly'
Inflow of passengers at border crossing point ‘Dariali’ falls due to mobilization in Russia, says Georgia’s Interior Ministry.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:20:33 +0300
Following years of decline, cholera cases are rising worldwide, says WHO
Extreme climate events, conflicts can fuel ideal climate for cholera to thrive, warns UN health agency expert.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 19:11:50 +0300
US hits Russia with new sanctions following 'fraudulent' annexations in Ukraine
Biden says US will not be deterred by Putin's actions, will continue to aid Ukraine by 'strengthening its hand militarily'.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 19:10:43 +0300
Ukraine applies for NATO membership under accelerated procedure
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says no peace talks with Russia as long as Vladimir Putin serves as president.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 19:09:06 +0300
Iran, US hold 'intensive talks' on prisoner swap, release of frozen assets
Prisoners issue has been key sticking point in Iran-US nuclear deal talks.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 19:06:35 +0300
EU member states reject illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions
Bloc calls on other nations not to recognize annexation of Ukraine's Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Luhansk by Russia.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 19:04:49 +0300
EU urges stricter visa procedure, border check for Russian citizens
European Commission demands higher scrutiny from member states in response to Russia’s escalation of security threat.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 19:03:48 +0300
Seeking to boost NATO bid, Sweden lifts arms export embargo to Türkiye
Swedish agency dealing with arms sales permits cites country's desire to join NATO as reason for policy reversal.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 19:02:20 +0300
NATO chief, German chancellor discuss Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
Leaders discuss consequences of gas leak, war in Ukraine.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:14:32 +0300
Strike hits UK railways as workers demand pay rise above worst inflation in 40 years
'We don’t want to strike, we have been forced to strike, no one can afford to take a pay cut,' says union worker.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 19:01:00 +0300
Asia in Türkiye’s changing diplomacy
Türkiye aims to pursue an association with the SCO within its 'multi-dimensional' and 'diversified' foreign policy, not as a replacement with NATO.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:59:00 +0300
Russia says allied troops withdrawn from Krasny Port due to threat of siege
Russian army, separatist forces withdraw amid 'threat of encirclement' to 'more advantageous' areas, says Defense Ministry.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:56:00 +0300
13 more grain ships left Ukraine under Istanbul deal in past 3 days: Türkiye
Shipments from Ukrainian ports continue as planned, says Turkish National Defense Ministry.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:55:00 +0300
Ukrainian forces encircle nearly 5,000 Russian troops in Lyman, official says
Ukrainian army blocks almost all ways of leaving, transporting ammunition to Russians, says Serhiy Hayday.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:54:27 +0300
Zelenskyy thanks Biden for approving $12.3B aid for Ukraine
'Thank you President Biden for signing into law $12.35B in supplemental support for Ukraine,' says Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:53:00 +0300
Indian premier launches 5G services
Narendra Modi says it is significant achievement for 'Digital India' initiative, which aims to transform country into digitally empowered society.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:50:21 +0300
World Bank announces additional $530M aid for Ukraine
Loan will help Ukraine cover essential ‘public services such as health, education, and social protection,’ says bank.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:46:51 +0300
Nicaragua breaks off diplomatic ties with Netherlands
Decision taken due to European nation's 'interventionist, neocolonial' stance, says Nicaraguan Foreign Ministry.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:45:00 +0300
New junta stages coup in Burkina Faso, announces new leader
Constitution suspended, state institutions dissolved, borders closed, say coup leaders.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:42:10 +0300
Russian, Bahraini leaders discuss relations, regional matters in phone call: Kremlin
2 countries share similar approaches to situation in Middle East, North Africa, says Russia.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:23:15 +0300
Türkiye conducting global relations, not shifting axis: President Erdogan
Country does not have luxury of isolating itself from outside world, watching events in its region by sitting on fence,’ says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:33:05 +0300
Türkiye will deploy more forces, take all steps to protect Turkish Cypriots: Foreign minister
Mevlut Cavusoglu reaffirms Ankara's pledge while condemning US move to lift arms embargo on Greek Cypriot administration.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:25:19 +0300
UN chief condemns Russian move to annex four Ukrainian regions
'It is a dangerous escalation, it has no place in the modern world, it must not be accepted,' says Antonio Guterres.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:22:00 +0300
Italy will not recognize outcome of ‘illegal’ Russian referendums, says premier
In phone call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Mario Draghi ensures continued support for Kyiv in all areas.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:17:00 +0300
World Bank president warns of stagflation, recession in Europe
Macroeconomic challenges facing development are consequential, probably worsening, says David Malpass.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:10:06 +0300
Lebanese parliament fails to elect new president
Candidate Michel Mouawad fails to get necessary votes to win post.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:04:48 +0300
NATO vows ‘determined’ response to attacks against critical infrastructure
Military alliance says damage to Nord Stream pipelines is ‘result of sabotage’.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:51:00 +0300
Russia may close territory to road transport of 'unfriendly countries'
Russian President Vladimir Putin gives authority to government to apply ban on movements of road transport if necessary.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:45:57 +0300
Polish FM is suspicious of Russia’s role in Nord Stream pipeline leaks
Russia may have damaged pipelines to deepen divisions in Europe on energy security, official says.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:37:52 +0300
What is the US plan on Cyprus?
Although the US played no role in resolving the issue, it now states that it takes the side of the Greek Cypriot administration and opposes the two-state solution proposed by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Türkiye.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:00:22 +0300
Press agenda on September 29
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:43:33 +0300
Russia, Afghanistan reach 'preliminary agreements' on supply of grain, energy resources
Sides must now sign binding agreements, Russian presidential envoy for Afghanistan says.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:00:41 +0300
Press agenda on September 28
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:58:30 +0300
Judge orders Shakira to stand trial, facing 8 years in prison, for tax evasion in Spain
Colombian singer accused of defrauding Spanish treasury of $14M.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:55:14 +0300
'I'm Giorgia' is the winner of Italian elections
Meloni will be the leader of the new government and the first female Prime Minister in the history of Italy.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:53:39 +0300
UN 'very concerned' by violent response of security forces to protests in Iran
UN rights office also voices concern over communications restrictions affecting landline and mobile usage, internet, social media platforms.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:50:49 +0300
Premier says Netherlands 'stepping up' support for Kyiv
'More weapons, more sanctions, and more isolation for Russia,' Rutte says after talk with Ukraine's Zelenskyy.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:49:00 +0300
Millions of Brits forced to take 2nd jobs amid cost-of-living crisis
Study finds 16% of those surveyed had taken on 2nd jobs to pay for increases in living costs.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:47:37 +0300
Kremlin warns about 'radical change' after referendum in Donbas
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expresses 'extreme concern' over accident at Nord Stream gas pipelines.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:45:20 +0300
Turkish leader slams Western countries protecting terrorists
Murderers who shed blood of our citizens are embraced in almost every country in Europe, particularly in Greece's Lavrion camp, says Erdogan.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:43:15 +0300
What's behind the startling crash of the once-mighty British pound?
Pound's value against US dollar has plummeted 22.01% in 12 months, estimates indicate turbulence is far from over.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:42:05 +0300
Russia can use nuclear weapons to defend itself, former president warns
If threat exceeds the established danger limit, we will have to respond, says Dmitry Medvedev.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:39:20 +0300
German gov't mulls sending civil servants to home office amid energy crisis: Report
To save energy in ministries, government is looking into sending its employees to home office this winter, local media reports.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:37:53 +0300
Italy forming new parliament after elections
New parliament's 1st session expected to be held on Oct. 13, local media reports.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:35:03 +0300
Elderly in US stuck at homes as their aides seek higher-paying jobs: Report
COVID pandemic worsened shortage of home-care workers in country, says US daily.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:33:45 +0300
Poland to freeze electricity prices for households in 2023
Households will be rewarded with additional 10% discount on their bills if they reduce electricity consumption by 10%.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:22:36 +0300
Putin faults West's 'predatory policies' for global food crisis
Russian president says richest countries buying up food supplies, taking lion's share of Ukrainian grain exports.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:59 +0300
Press agenda on September 27
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:15:11 +0300
Kremlin admits violations of Putin's decree on mobilization
Dmitry Peskov says violations being eliminated, adding no decisions made about closing border to mobilized people.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:13:49 +0300
OECD slashes global growth forecast, warns of recession in Europe
World GDP in 2023 will be at least $2.8T lower than previous projections, says OECD.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:11:26 +0300
Pakistan's finance minister resigns amid economic crisis
Hours after purported ruling party leaders' audio leaks, Miftah Ismail steps down for former Finance Minister Dar to take charge.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:09:32 +0300
Gunman kills 15, injures 24 in Russia school shooting
Attacker kills himself after mass shooting at school in Izhevsk, says Interior Ministry.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:02:23 +0300
British pound tumbles to new all-time low against greenback
Over last 4 weeks, GBP/USD exchange rate dives 9.37%.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:01:17 +0300
Poland bars entry of Russians by air, sea
Restriction begins a week after Baltic states closed their borders to Russian nationals.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:58:13 +0300
6 dead as army helicopter crashes in Pakistan
Army says helicopter crashed during training mission in southwestern Balochistan province late last night.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:41:52 +0300
Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni claims victory in Italy’s general elections
Meloni's Brothers of Italy party expected to win majority of votes.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:40:50 +0300
Schoolchildren in UK suffering from increased food poverty: Report
Report to be published next month finds that some children are hiding in playground because they cannot afford lunch.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:00:19 +0300
Press agenda on September 26
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:16:32 +0300
500,000 Swedish homeowners may be forced to move as central bank announces doubling of interest rates
One-third of homeowners forced to reduce household expenditures because of interest rate increase, survey shows.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:14:21 +0300
Attackers hurl Molotov cocktail at Iranian Embassy in Athens: Greek media
Greek police say no significant damage caused to embassy building, attackers still unidentified.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:13:28 +0300
Iran's Raisi calls for 'decisive action' against protests as unrest turns violent
Protests over death of young Iranian woman in police custody left at least 35 dead.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:10:13 +0300
Australia bats for peaceful, predictable Asia-Pacific region at UN
Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns any conflict in region will have effect far beyond.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:09:10 +0300
At UN, India urges early resolution of Ukraine conflict
Top diplomat Subrahmanyam Jaishankar says New Delhi sides with those who respect UN Charter on Ukraine conflict.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:04:57 +0300
Addressing security concerns of all parties will resolve Ukraine crisis: China tells UN
China urges all to keep crisis from spilling over, protect rights, interests of developing countries, says foreign minister.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:58:21 +0300
US should not devalue Türkiye's importance, says foreign minister
Clearing hurdles and addressing disagreements between Türkiye and US benefits both, says Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:56:45 +0300
Iran vows 'appropriate' response to Ukraine downgrading ties over drone allegations
Iranian-Ukrainian ties have deteriorated since Russia launched war this February.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:39:36 +0300
UK fails to fulfil its duties as guarantor country: Turkish Cypriot president
‘UK remained a spectator as conditions in Cyprus occurred in favor of Greek Cypriots but against Turkish Cypriots,’ says Ersin Tatar.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:38:05 +0300
Many countries agree on reforming UN Security Council, but how?
Turkish president has long been calling for UN reform; US president, other leaders join call, though no consensus on how to do it yet.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:35:11 +0300
Türkiye criticizes Greek premier's remarks against Ankara at UN General Assembly
'Unfortunately, this statement yet another example of distortion of facts and hostile narrative against Türkiye,' says Turkish delegation in New York.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:30:25 +0300
Ukraine war, sanctions disrupted supply chains, triggering inflation: Bangladesh premier
Uncertainty about repatriation of Rohingya to Myanmar has led to widespread frustration, Sheikh Hasina tells UN General Assembly.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:29:13 +0300
Sweden reports record number of fatal shootings
48 people have been shot dead in Sweden so far in 2022.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:27:50 +0300
G7 leaders voice firm support for Ukraine 'as long as it takes'
Leaders say they 'will never recognise these referenda which appear to be a step toward Russian annexation'.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:26:27 +0300
Ukraine revokes accreditation of Iranian ambassador
Charge d'affaires of Iran summoned to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry after Kyiv accused Tehran of supplying arms to Moscow.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 18:24:59 +0300
Secret shipment of Russian oil reaching Europe: Report
If secret shipments of Russian oil continue, sanctions will have limited effect, reports Nikkie Asia.



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