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Galloway accuser could not foresee publishing-sector fallout, lawyer argues

VANCOUVER — A lawyer for the woman who accused author and former University of British Columbia professor Steven Galloway of sexual assault says his client could not have foreseen the “reckoning” that followed in the Canadian publishing industry. Galloway is suing the woman, whose name is protected under a publication ban, and other defendants, alleging they defamed him by publishing the unproven allegations online and elsewhere after they surfaced in November 2015.

US Air Force deploys F-16 fighters to remote Aleutian base for readiness drill

The US Air Force sent several F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to a remote part of the western Aleutian Islands this month. This development is reportedly part of a wider North American Aerospace Defense Command exercise.

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'Just one percent!' Ukraine impatience grows over Europe's red lines

Ukraine is growing increasingly impatient over the reluctance of Europe to step up military support for Kyiv, threatening to fray the united front that has prevailed since the Russian invasion.

'Revenge': Russia strikes break eery quiet in battered Mykolaiv

Several days of calm in the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv came to an abrupt end around breakfast-time Tuesday, when a Russian rocket strike ripped a gaping hole through local government building, killing seven people.

War and police: on patrol under Ukraine's conflict curfew

The clocks chime ten in Ukraine's city of Lviv and under martial law measures triggered by the Russian invasion it's forbidden to be out during the darkest hours of the night.

Russia to reduce attacks after 'meaningful' talks with Ukraine

Russia said it would scale down fighting around two Ukrainian cities following "meaningful" talks with Ukraine on Tuesday, as officials raised the prospect of a meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian presidents.

Russia to scale down fighting around Kyiv after 'meaningful' talks

Russia said it would scale down military activity around Kyiv following "meaningful" talks in Istanbul as Ukraine's negotiators called for international guarantees for the country's security.

Disinformation endangering Red Cross work in Ukraine: ICRC

A massive disinformation campaign targeting the Red Cross as it provides aid in the Ukraine conflict is putting its staff at risk, the organisation said Tuesday.

More than 3.9 million Ukrainians flee war

More than 3.9 million Ukrainians have now fled Russia's invasion of their country, the United Nations announced Tuesday, with the Red Cross saying refugees were arriving exhausted and feeling "hopeless".

DR Congo joins regional East Africa bloc

The Democratic Republic of Congo was admitted Tuesday into the regional East African Community (EAC), a bloc with a single market allowing free trade and movement of citizens, the group said.

UK police to issue 20 initial 'Partygate' fines

British police investigating breaches of coronavirus lockdown laws by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his staff in Downing Street announced Tuesday it would be issuing 20 initial fines.

Russia insists on ruble payments for gas after G7 outcry

Russia reiterated Tuesday that it will only be accepting payment for gas deliveries to the EU in rubles after G7 ministers called this arrangement "unacceptable".

Macron's lead takes fizz out of French election

France's leading TV channel always devotes an entire evening to dissecting the first-round results of the presidential vote.

Blinken in Morocco for security talks, to meet UAE leader

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting Morocco on Tuesday to discuss North African security issues and meet the United Arab Emirates' de facto leader Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

Ukraine, Russia begin talks as evacuations resume

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators held face-to-face talks in Istanbul on Tuesday as Ukraine resumed evacuations from territory occupied by Russian forces and clung on in the besieged city of Mariupol.

Solomon Islands PM says China security deal 'ready for signing'

The Solomon Islands' prime minister said Tuesday that a contentious security agreement with Beijing was "ready for signing", denying reports that his country had been pressured to allow a Chinese naval base to be built in the Pacific island nation.

How Germany, shaken by Ukraine, plans to rebuild its military

Outdated equipment, woeful bureaucracy, demotivated soldiers: Germany has quite a task ahead to modernise its army, which it has vowed to do in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Peruvian President Castillo avoids impeachment in Congress vote

Peru's President Pedro Castillo avoided impeachment by an opposition-dominated Congress on Monday, bringing to a close the second bid to unseat him since he rose to power eight months ago.

Ukraine retakes Kyiv suburb, as talks resume under shadow

Ukrainian forces recaptured a key Kyiv suburb and desperately clung onto control of the besieged city of Mariupol, as negotiators prepared to meet Russian counterparts for face-to-face talks in Istanbul Tuesday.

Asian markets extend gains ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks

Equities rose Tuesday in Asia on optimism over talks later in the day between Ukraine and Russia aimed at ending their month-long war, while there was further support from another drop in oil prices.

Aid Ukraine but don't forget other crises, NGO pleads

As it rushes to help Ukrainian refugees, the West must not divert aid from poor countries also suffering from the fallout of the war, the head of a major refugee aid organisation warned.

Regime change, the controversial strategy the US no longer wants

The United States says it is not seeking a "regime change" in Russia, hasty clarification that shows the strategy once popular among neoconservatives has become a hot button issue after negative experiences in Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya.

Ukraine says 5,000 dead in 'catastrophic' Mariupol siege

Ukraine said Monday that at least 5,000 people have died in the "catastrophic" humanitarian crisis gripping pulverized Mariupol, as fighting raged around Kyiv including in a strategic suburb where defenders claim to have driven out Russian invaders.

Peru opens impeachment debate against President Castillo

Peru's opposition-dominated Congress began debate Monday that will decide the future of leftist President Pedro Castillo, who is accused of corruption and moral incapacity.

After 50 years, FedEx founder to step down as CEO

FedEx founder Frederick Smith will step down as chief executive after some five decades atop the transport behemoth, the company announced Monday.

Oil sinks on China demand fears; US stocks boosted by Ukraine talks

World oil prices dived Monday on worries about China's energy demand amid the latest Covid-19 surge, while Wall Street stocks rallied on hopes over Ukraine peace talks.

Emotional reunion for escapees from 'liberated' Irpin

Deafened by shelling, the elderly woman steps down from an ambulance on the edge of Kyiv, to be smothered in tearful embraces from her son and daughter.

Biden says 'not walking back' suggestion Putin should leave power

US President Joe Biden refused Monday to back down on his weekend declaration in a major speech that Russian leader Vladimir Putin "cannot stay in power" -- arguing that he was voicing personal "outrage."

Mexico to rent out unwanted presidential jet for parties

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Monday that his government would offer to rent out a luxury presidential jet for birthday and wedding parties after failing to find a buyer.

Abramovich, Ukraine negotiators suffer suspected poisoning: report

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian negotiators were targets of a suspected poison attack, potentially by Moscow hardliners seeking to sabotage peace talks, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.

Any peace deal must not 'sell out Ukraine': UK

Any peace deal between Kiev and Moscow must not "sell Ukraine out" and should include provisions to automatically re-trigger sanctions if Russia acts aggressively, UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said Monday.

US would up aid to Ukraine, tax rich under Biden's proposed budget

The United States would allocate billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine, tax the wealthy and lower its deficit under a budget proposal President Joe Biden unveiled on Monday.

France's Macron faces anger over prices on campaign trail

French President Emmanuel Macron faced voters worried about their incomes and rising energy prices on Monday as he hit the campaign trail less than two weeks from elections.

'Caught them by surprise': Ukraine troops take Kharkiv village

On the map it may be just a tiny hamlet of a few kilometres and souls. But for Ukrainian soldiers, it was nevertheless more than a tiny victory.

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