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Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:46:17 +0300
Warsaw, Seoul sign pact to build nuclear plant in Poland
After Poland agreed to build 1st of 6 reactors with US’ Westinghouse, Warsaw may also go ahead with private nuclear project with South Korean firm.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:45:03 +0300
Ukraine faces emergency power outages amid fresh Russian strikes
Emergency services working to alleviate damage caused by missile strikes, says Ukrainian Presidency.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:43:33 +0300
Blasts heard across Ukraine, including capital Kyiv
Critical infrastructure hit in latest barrage of Russian missile strikes, including in capital Kyiv, say Ukrainian officials.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:42:16 +0300
New Zealand announces more sanctions on Russia
Latest round of penalties targets Russian defense, security sectors, says foreign minister.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:39:33 +0300
US, South Korea begin joint air drills amid rising tensions on Korean Peninsula
Some 240 aircraft taking part in 5-day exercises.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:36:22 +0300
Death toll in India bridge collapse rises to 141
Rescue operation underway in western Gujarat state, say officials.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:35:00 +0300
‘There are not two Brazils’: Lula pledges to govern a reunified country
President-elect commits to fighting hunger and misery, tough action against deforestation in Amazon.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:33:38 +0300
South Korea mourns as death toll rises to 154 in Halloween crowd crush: Report
Tragedy is country’s worst since 2014 Sewol ferry disaster that killed 304 people, most of whom were high school students.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:23:23 +0300
Latin American leaders congratulate Lula for winning Brazil's presidential election
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva narrowly beat Jair Bolsonaro in what some have called the country’s most important polls since its return to democracy.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:21:28 +0300
Lula wins Brazil's presidential election
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to become country's 39th president in January 2023.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:19:26 +0300
Türkiye, Ukraine, UN agree to move 16 vessels under Black Sea grain deal
Russia on Saturday suspended its participation in landmark agreement that allowed vital grain exports from Ukraine.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:13:17 +0300
Ensuring peace, stability in Karabakh most important issue: Putin
Russia’s president says conflict in Karabakh has been going on for many years and it needs to end.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:30:58 +0300
US regrets Russia's suspension of participation in grain deal: Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Russia to resume participation.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:27:51 +0300
Congolese M23 rebels capture 2 North Kivu towns
4 UN peacekeepers wounded in clashes, says mission.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:21:28 +0300
Liz Truss’ personal phone hacked while she was foreign secretary: Report
Daily Mail reports hack took place in summer; government decided not to inform public.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:19:43 +0300
Brazilian voters head to polls in second presidential run-off
Polls suggest tight race between far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:17:02 +0300
UN Security Council’s body calls for 'zero tolerance' toward terrorism
Terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group, says UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:15:31 +0300
Russia suspends participation in grain deal over attacks on Black Sea Fleet: Defense Ministry
Russia accuses UK of being involved in helping Ukraine plan drone attack on Moscow’s Black Sea Fleet; London rejects allegation.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:09:02 +0300
Thousands protest ‘foreign interference’ in Sudan’s affairs
Supporters of Sudan’s former ruling party demand expulsion of head of UN mission.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:07:39 +0300
Russia, Ukraine confirm another exchange of prisoners
2 countries exchange more than 50 prisoners of war.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:01:24 +0300
GCC rejects German criticism of Qatar’s hosting of World Cup
German interior minister accuses Qatar of human rights abuses.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:59:59 +0300
Türkiye celebrates 99th anniversary of Republic Day
Celebrations begin early Saturday with official ceremony in capital Ankara.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:55:11 +0300
Republicans favored to win US Senate by elections monitor
DecisionDeskHQ website says Republicans have 50.4% chance of taking Senate from Democrats.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:52:00 +0300
Top Turkish, British officials discuss NATO, Ukraine war
Turkish presidential spokesman Kalin, UK's national security adviser Barrow also exchange views on defense cooperation over phone.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:49:09 +0300
Elon Musk says Twitter to form new 'content moderation council'
'No major content decisions or account reinstatements will happen before that council convenes,' says new Twitter owner.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:47:35 +0300
Gang violence causes 96,000 displaced in Haiti's capital: IOM Report
Number of people displaced by gang-related violence in Port-au-Prince tripled in past five months.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:43:00 +0300
Canada sanctions more Russians, issues Ukraine Sovereignty Bonds
'This must end in Putin's failure': Trudeau.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:40:07 +0300
US sending 4 satellite communications antennas to Ukraine: Pentagon
Devices 'are going to provide additional communications capabilities to the Ukrainians at a critical time,' says spokeswoman.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:38:53 +0300
Partial mobilization of troops completed, Russian defense minister says
Putin had ordered enlisting 300,000 reservists to help in Ukraine's 'special military operation'.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:34:29 +0300
Path to Azerbaijan-Armenia peace lies in trilateral deals: Putin
Both sides must strictly comply with provisions of trilateral agreements signed in past 2 years, says Russian president.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:28:19 +0300
Lebanon to demarcate borders with Greek Cypriot administration after finalizing with Syria
Lebanon and Israel, via US mediation, finalized demarcation of maritime borders on Thursday.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:27:00 +0300
Germany summons Iran’s ambassador over security clampdown
German-Iranian ties have deteriorated after Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced tougher stance on Tehran.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:22:16 +0300
Death toll rises to 153 in South Korean stampede
South Korea declares national mourning period after deadliest stampede in country's history.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:31:26 +0300
Armenia 'ready' to extend Russian peacekeepers’ mandate for up to 20 years: Prime minister
‘I can make this proposal myself, but Russian side should support it,’ Nikol Pashinyan says.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:29:34 +0300
Russia accuses UK of being involved in drone attack in Sevastopol
British Defense Ministry has reject allegations.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:27:26 +0300
'Struggle continues to raise Türkiye above level of contemporary civilization'
Marking 99th anniversary of proclamation of Republic of Türkiye, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says country constantly raises bar for success in all areas.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:25:11 +0300
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a place in the EU: EU Commission head
EU's view on Bosnia and Herzegovina's candidate country status is indicator of its success,' says Ursula von der Leyen.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:18:59 +0300
Germany's annual inflation hits new all-time high in October
Inflation reaches 10.4%, above market forecast of 10.1%, official data shows.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:17:53 +0300
Far-right wants to profit from energy crisis, says German domestic intelligence agency
Right-wing extremists are spreading conspiracy that there will soon be a total blackout in Europe, top official tells local media.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:11:06 +0300
Aquarium in Germany at risk of closing down amid soaring energy costs
Trams to be heated only to 60.8F in Leipzig as exploding cost of energy increasingly determines everyday life in Germany.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:09:15 +0300
South Korea condemns North Korea's latest missile tests
Seoul calls latest Pyongyang action as violation of UN Security Council resolutions and inter-Korea agreement.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:07:39 +0300
Myanmar army pledges to maintain peace along border with Bangladesh
Assurance comes from neighboring country's army delegation, which met with Bangladesh's army chief in Dhaka amid uptick in border violations.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:04:25 +0300
US announces additional $30M in aid for flood victims in Pakistan
Islamabad thanks Washington for humanitarian assistance and urges world to follow suit.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:32:42 +0300
Asylum seekers sleep rough on the streets of Brussels
For more than a year, Belgium's reception centers have been full, with Asian and African asylum seekers making do with sleeping outside.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:31:17 +0300
Top US, Ukrainian officials discuss weapons supplies for Kyiv
Ukrainian president's chief of staff briefs US national security adviser on latest situation on frontlines.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:27:29 +0300
US, South Korea to resumes major air drills after 4-year hiatus
240 military aircraft will participate in joint air exercises beginning Monday amid rising tensions on Korean Peninsula.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:26:12 +0300
South Korea denies supplying lethal weapons to Ukraine
President Yoon Suk-yeol responds to his Russian counterpart's statement by saying his country only provided humanitarian aid to Kyiv.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:23:00 +0300
Australia begins repatriating women, children of ISIS/Daesh terrorists from Syria
1st group of 4 Australian women, 13 children evacuated from Roj detention camp and shifted to Iraqi border is on their way back, reports media.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:21:00 +0300
Climate finance talks expected to gain momentum at UN climate summit
Amid disasters hitting developing countries hard, reparation pledges expected to top agenda of November COP27, says leading climate news journalist.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:20:00 +0300
NATO head, Swedish premier set to meet Turkish president early November
Erdogan and Kristersson expected to address bilateral ties as well as Sweden's NATO bid.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:19:00 +0300
UN rapporteur demands international mechanism to investigate rights abuses in Iran
At least 250 people killed amid widespread protests after death of Iranian woman in police custody, says Javaid Rehman.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:17:00 +0300
UN urges all parties to renew Ukraine grain deal
Deal can be extended automatically Nov. 19 if no party objects, says UN spokesman.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:15:05 +0300
German chancellor underlines importance of dialogue between NATO allies Greece, Türkiye
Potential of Eastern Mediterranean should be exploited in interest of all neighboring countries, says Olaf Scholz.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:10:14 +0300
Russian military doctrine requires only defensive use of nuclear weapons: Putin
Russian president says Russia never said it plans to use nuclear weapons anywhere, including in Ukraine.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:41:42 +0300
US economy expands 2.6% in 3rd quarter
Fed's preferred inflation indicator, core PCE price index, rises 4.5% in first reading.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:38:39 +0300
Putin says Russia is not enemy of West
Russian president says American world order can only be countered by 'blooming complexity of cultures and traditions'.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:32:28 +0300
Turkish, Israeli defense ministers meet in Ankara for talks
Hulusi Akar, Benny Gantz hold closed-door meeting to discuss bilateral relations, security issues.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:30:11 +0300
Kremlin: Russia 'ready to ensure its interests at negotiating table'
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says peace talks with Ukraine cannot begin due to Kyiv's opposition.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:23:42 +0300
Retail gas price falls, but German consumers still pay more
European natural gas prices have dropped on spot market, but experts say consumers will likely to pay higher.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:19:00 +0300
US uses Ukraine as bargaining chip, former Russian president says
Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy head of Russia's Security Council, says Ukrainians pay for US weapons with their lives.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:15:00 +0300
Greek police expose migrant trafficking ring operating from inside prisons
39-year-old Syrian or Iraqi national operating from prison cell in Crete is accused ringleader.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:09:00 +0300
Ukrainian grid operator announces temporary blackouts in Kyiv, several regions
Electricity consumption will be limited in capital city, as well as Kyiv, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, and Zhytomyr regions, says Ukrenergo.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:57:52 +0300
French unions call for new strikes
Protesters are demanding a 10% hike in wages to keep up with rising inflation.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:48:29 +0300
Turkish president receives Israeli defense chief for talks
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Benny Gantz hold closed-door meeting at presidential complex in capital Ankara.

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:00:54 +0300
Press agenda on October 27
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:28:21 +0300
US troop deployment in Romania raises threat against Russia: Kremlin
Kremlin spokesman criticizes Washington after reports of airborne troop movements in Europe.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:05:20 +0300
Russian nuclear threats aimed at Germany, says official
Vladimir Putin is trying to stir up fears, weaken support for Ukraine, says ex-German chancellor's foreign policy adviser.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:03:19 +0300
Russian president extends ban on int'l trading of some categories of goods till 2023
Under the decree, Russian government decides which goods might be banned for import and export.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:01:42 +0300
Over 5,600 deaths reported on European migration routes since 2021: UN agency
Increasing numbers of deaths seen on routes across Mediterranean, on land borders to Europe, within continent, says IOM.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:58:28 +0300
Migrants found beaten, handcuffed on Greek island of Lesbos: Doctors Without Borders
Medical team 'started hearing people screaming, a lot of screaming … Everybody was crying; women, children and men,' says aid group coordinator on island.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:13:49 +0300
Ukraine's achievements at negotiating table depend on strength on battlefield: NATO chief
'We need to strengthen Ukraine's hand at negotiating table by providing military support,' says Jens Stoltenberg.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:00:39 +0300
Press agenda on October 26
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:36:38 +0300
Top Ukrainian official discusses bilateral ties with new Italian government
Andriy Yermak stresses assurance of constant support to Ukraine from new Italian government.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:31:11 +0300
Israeli airstrikes destroy Iran's military capabilities in Syria: Report
Israel carried out airstrikes against positions of Iran-backed groups, Syrian regime since 2011.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:29:47 +0300
Russia blasts West's 'impudent' approach on Azerbaijan-Armenia dispute
US, EU not interested in 'balanced solutions,' only seeking 'self-promotion,' says Russian Foreign Ministry.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:27:23 +0300
Ukraine yet to receive 'single cent' for recovery plan: Zelenskyy
Russian missiles, Iranian drones have destroyed 'more than a third' of Ukraine's energy sector, says president.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:25:58 +0300
French farmers warn of food supply collapse due to energy crisis
Skyrocketing cost of energy is putting French farmers under increasing strain.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:24:39 +0300
Protester calls on German chancellor to bring down doner kebab prices
Man asks Olaf Scholz to talk to Russian president to secure gas supplies, address cost of living crisis.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:17:19 +0300
Germany to continue military, political, financial, humanitarian support toward Ukraine: President
‘My message to people of Ukraine: You can count on Germany,’ says Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:15:43 +0300
Ukraine's president lashes Israel, warns of Russia-Iran nuclear linkup
Zelenskyy criticizes Israel for denying Ukraine weapons, says decision 'not to annoy' Russia enabled Moscow-Tehran ties.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:09:30 +0300
China slams US for charging Chinese nationals with spying
Foreign Ministry spokesman statement comes after Washington charges 2 Chinese with trying to obstruct prosecution of telecom firm.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:03:01 +0300
Legendary singer Yusuf Islam thanks Turkish president for global efforts
President Erdogan attends concert by legendary British artist also known as Cat Stevens in capital Ankara.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:56:28 +0300
'Brighter days ahead,' Liz Truss says in final speech as British premier
Truss goes to Buckingham Palace to officially tender resignation.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:49:57 +0300
France braces for new massive strike amid cost of living woes
French unions are calling for strike on mass transit in Paris and Ile-de-France region on Nov. 10.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:46:26 +0300
Rishi Sunak becomes new UK prime minister after audience with king
'This government will have integrity, professionalism, accountability at every level," Sunak says in first speech as prime minister.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:00:33 +0300
Press agenda on October 25
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:30:50 +0300
Strikes continue at 2 French refineries
10% of gas stations continue to face supply difficulties, transport minister says.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 18:26:27 +0300
German Social Democrat leader warns against resuming Russian gas imports after Ukraine war
Saskia Esken turns down calls by several politicians to resume gas supplies from Russia once war is over.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 18:24:23 +0300
Greece turns spiritual center of Muslim Turks on Rhodes island into music faculty
Historical Murat Reis Complex was primarily a cemetery for soldiers in Ottoman era, says expert.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 18:17:49 +0300
Pope discusses Ukraine, refugees with French and Greek Cypriot leaders
Pope Francis holds separate meetings with Macron, Anastasiades in Vatican City.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 18:11:23 +0300
US, UK warn of possible attacks in Nigerian capital
Nigeria is battling terrorist groups, increased incidents of kidnappings.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 18:05:00 +0300
Cooperation with OIC picking up pace, says Russia
Grain deal's extension depends on implementation of parts relating to lifting sanctions on Russian food, fertilizers, says foreign minister.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:52:30 +0300
European Region's 20-year polio-free period 'celebratory moment' but 'fragile legacy': WHO
Over last year, poliovirus has hit Israel, Ukraine, UK, says WHO Europe regional chief.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:50:08 +0300
Former Premier Khan not barred from contesting election: Pakistani court
On Friday, Election Commission disqualified Khan for failing to disclose gifts he received as premier.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:43:42 +0300
US, UK, France reject Russia's allegation Ukraine will use 'dirty bomb'
The world would see through any attempt to use this allegation as a pretext for escalation,' says statement.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:36:04 +0300
Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak becomes UK's new prime minister
Sunak is the 1st British Asian prime minister of the country.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:00:46 +0300
Press agenda on October 24
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:41:06 +0300
Türkiye nabs suspected PKK terrorist who allegedly trained in Greece
Suspect M.A.A. was caught by Istanbul security teams while preparing for attack, say security sources.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:40:01 +0300
Türkiye rescues over 50 irregular migrants illegally pushed back by Greece
Rescued migrants say they were subjected to abuse by Greek security forces before being pushed back to Turkish waters.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:36:51 +0300
UN accuses Australia of obstructing prison inspections
New South Wales refuses inspectors entry into any facilities in state while Queensland has blocked access to mental health wards.



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