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Zelensky says fresh Russian strikes show 'no change' in Kremlin position

Moscow firing ballistic missiles at Ukraine shortly after talks between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russia's Vladimir Putin showed the Kremlin's position on the war had not changed, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday.

Son of Myanmar's Suu Kyi says had first call in five years

The son of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi said Thursday he was allowed to speak to the detained former democratic leader for the first time in more than five years.

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Ukraine promised European tanks, as Russia advances on Bakhmut

Three European countries promised Tuesday that Ukraine will get at least 100 tanks in the "coming months", as the German defence minister made a surprise visit to Kyiv.

Three ways out from Peru political crisis, say experts

Peru has been rocked by two months of social upheaval with near-daily anti-government protests often turning into violence in which at least 48 people have died.

Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 6,200 as rescuers battle cold

Rescuers in Turkey and Syria battled frigid cold Tuesday in a race against time to find survivors under buildings flattened by a earthquake that killed more than 6,200 people.

Russia's Lavrov vows aid for W.Africa's jihadist fight

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday pledged assistance to West African states battling jihadists, as Moscow seeks to expand its influence on a continent in a diplomatic tug-of-war between global powers.

Syria quake relief a headache for Western nations and aid groups

An earthquake that has killed more than 5,000 people in Turkey and its southern neighbour Syria is proving a diplomatic headache for those seeking to channel aid to Syrians.

Millions of vulnerable refugees in Turkey-Syria quake zone

The devastating earthquake around the Turkish-Syrian border struck an area that is home to millions of refugees already battling desperate circumstances.

Ghanaian footballer Atsu rescued from Turkish quake, says association

Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been rescued from the rubble of the earthquake that killed and injured thousands in Turkey and neighbouring Syria, Ghana's Football Association confirmed on Tuesday.

India's Adani inches back up after loan pledge

Shares in the flagship firm of troubled Indian conglomerate Adani rose almost 15 percent Tuesday, clawing back some of its recent huge losses after saying it would repay more than $1 billion in loans.

Stocks steady, dollar higher on US rate-hike expectations

Stock markets largely steadied and the dollar rose Tuesday, with traders forecasting US interest rates to keep climbing following last week's blockbuster American jobs report.

Russia says advancing near Bakhmut in east Ukraine

Moscow said Tuesday that Russian forces were advancing towards Bakhmut and Vugledar, two key centres of fighting in the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine, now the flashpoint of Russia's intervention.

Back and forth: Ukrainian village awaits another Russian attack

Victoria Shypko has a clock on the wall of her dining room in Yampil, eastern Ukraine, whose hands move backwards.

France hit by new strikes, protests over pension reform

Fresh strikes hit trains, schools and refineries in France on Tuesday over an unpopular pension reform pushed by President Emmanuel Macron, with nationwide protests planned for later in the day.

French, German ministers to tackle green subsidies with US

The French and German economy ministers, Bruno Le Maire and Robert Habeck, kick off high-stakes talks with US officials Tuesday to underscore European concerns over President Joe Biden's ambitious climate action plan.

Optimistic Biden to try to lift Americans with State of the Union speech

An optimistic President Joe Biden will seek to lift an often unenthusiastic nation Tuesday with a State of the Union address showcasing his efforts to rebuild the US economy -- and setting the stage for the 80-year-old's bid for re-election in 2024.

Former Pakistan military ruler Musharraf's funeral to be held

Pakistan's exiled former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, who became a key US ally during the "war on terror", was due to be buried on Tuesday, according to officials.

Wikipedia back online in Pakistan after 'blasphemy' ban

Wikipedia was back online in Pakistan on Tuesday, after the country's prime minister ordered authorities to lift a block imposed on the online encyclopedia over "blasphemous content."

India's Adani Enterprises shares rocket 20%

Shares in the flagship firm of troubled Indian conglomerate Adani rocketed as much as 20 percent Tuesday, making up some of the huge slump suffered since last month.

North Korea pledges 'expanded, intensified' military drills

North Korea's top army officials have said they will expand and intensify military drills to ensure their readiness for war, state media reported Tuesday, ahead of a massive parade.

Russia's Lavrov visits Mali in sign of deepening ties

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Mali early Tuesday for talks with its junta leaders seeking Moscow's help in battling an Islamist insurgency that remains entrenched despite years of fighting.

Earthquake kills more than 4,300 in Turkey, Syria

Rescuers in Turkey and Syria dug with their bare hands through the freezing night Tuesday hunting for survivors among the rubble of thousands of buildings felled in a series of violent earthquakes.

At least 20 escape Syria prison holding IS inmates after quake

Prisoners mutinied in a northwestern Syria prison Monday following a deadly earthquake, with at least 20 escaping the jail holding mostly Islamic State group members, a source at the facility told AFP.

UK property investors include Kremlin allies: study

Almost 52,000 UK properties are owned by anonymous investors, including some "close to the Kremlin", a report said Tuesday despite laws seeking to stop dirty Russian cash after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

US says China gave up intel secrets with balloon shoot-down

President Joe Biden on Monday defended the decision to wait until a Chinese balloon crossed the United States before shooting it down, and the White House said valuable intelligence was being culled from the device.

Earthquake kills more than 3,800 in Turkey, Syria

A major earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 3,800 people and flattening thousands of buildings as rescuers dug with bare hands for survivors.

Earthquake kills more than 3,600 in Turkey, Syria

A major earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 3,600 people and flattening thousands of buildings as rescuers dug with bare hands for survivors.

US recovering balloon debris, won't return it to China

The United States is recovering debris from the downed Chinese balloon in the Atlantic for analysis by intelligence experts and there is no plan to give the remains back to Beijing, officials said Monday.

US recovering balloon debris, won't return to China: W.House

The United States is in the process of recovering debris from the Chinese balloon out of the Atlantic for analysis by intelligence experts and there is no plan to give the remains back to Beijing, the White House said Monday.

Russia's Lavrov to visit Mali in sign of deepening ties

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov arrives in Mali late Monday for talks with its junta leaders seeking Moscow's help in battling an Islamist insurgency that remains entrenched despite years of fighting.

UN chief fears world headed for 'wider war' over Ukraine-Russia

UN chief Antonio Guterres warned nations Monday that he fears the likelihood of further escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict means the world is heading towards a "wider war."

Quake kills over 2,300 in Turkey, Syria

The most powerful earthquake to strike Turkey and Syria in nearly a century killed over 2,300 people on Monday, sparked frantic rescues and was felt as far away as Greenland.

Frenchman held in Iran starts new hunger strike: sister

Benjamin Briere, a French national held in Iran, has gone on hunger strike for the second time since his incarceration in May 2020, his sister and his lawyer said Monday.

Worse than 'years of war': Syria hospital treats quake survivors

At a hospital in Syria, Osama Abdel Hamid was holding back tears as he recalled on Monday the powerful earthquake that toppled his home and killed his neighbours, along with hundreds of his compatriots.

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