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Suspected gunman in Oregon school shooting was 'withdrawn,' neighbors say

The teenager suspected of carrying out a murderous rampage at an Oregon elementary school came off as "withdrawn," according to neighbors who lived in the building where the young man resided with his mother.

All contenders for UN chief receive veto: diplomat

All seven candidates to lead the United Nations received a vote of "discourage," effectively a veto, from a permanent UN Security Council member in the latest informal poll, a diplomat said Friday.

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After five years of driving, roadblocks remain for Saudi women

It has been five years since Jawhara al-Wabili became one of Saudi Arabia's first women drivers -- a reform she saw as revolutionary, even as some activists dismissed it as window-dressing.

Zelensky set to meet Turkey's Erdogan as Ukraine pushes NATO goals

President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to hold talks with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday on the latest leg of a tour to push Ukraine's bid to join NATO and secure more weapons from allies.

Biden yanks pro-growth label from Republicans, touts vigor of economy

Taking the stage at a South Carolina factory for his latest "Bidenomics" speech, Joe Biden gave the base of the apparently malfunctioning podium a light kick. The real kicking, he reserved for Republican critics of his economic plan.

UN pleads for Haiti intervention force, warns of growing vigilantism

UN representatives on Thursday repeated their plea for an intervention force to stabilize Haiti, highlighting the growing number of extrajudicial killings of suspected gang members as a sign of the crisis-wracked nation's insecurity.

Yellen to discuss US-China ties, American firms' worries

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen begins a full day of meetings in Beijing on Friday, with strained US-China ties, American businesses' concerns and the global economic outlook on her agenda.

US 'actively' seeking leader for Haiti force, Blinken says

The United States remains active in its search for a country to head a multinational force in troubled Haiti, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday, without offering Washington's lead.

Zelensky in Prague as Ukraine pushes NATO goals

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Prague on Thursday in a diplomatic flurry in NATO countries as Kyiv pushes to join the defence alliance and demands more weapons for its counteroffensive against Russia.

UK announces toughened up sanctions regime against Iran

Britain on Thursday announced plans for a tougher sanctions regime against Iran over alleged human rights violations and hostile actions against its opponents on UK soil.

Israel strikes Lebanon after anti-tank missile fire

The Israeli army struck southern Lebanon after an anti-tank missile launched from its northern neighbour exploded in the border area between the two foes on Thursday.

Poland debates migrants ahead of general election

Migration has inflamed Poland's political debate ahead of the autumn general election, as the nationalist government sees the issue as its electoral trump card.

Israel strikes Lebanon after mortar fire

The Israeli army said Thursday it struck southern Lebanon after a mortar round launched from its northern neighbour exploded in the border area between the two foes.

Report paves way for EU to renew glyphosate use

The European Food Safety Authority said on Thursday it had not found "any critical areas of concern" preventing the controversial and widely used herbicide glyphosate from being reauthorised for use in the EU.

Senior US Fed official backs more monetary tightening

A member of the US Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee said Thursday that she supported additional monetary tightening, as policymakers weigh more measures to rein in stubborn inflation in the world's biggest economy.

Blackpink Vietnam concert organiser apologises over S. China Sea map

The organiser of a Blackpink concert in Hanoi has apologised after its website featured a map showing China's territorial claims in the South China Sea, prompting a backlash on social media.

France rejects EU official's 'little remarks' on recent riots

France on Thursday rejected "little remarks" by an EU commissioner on recent riots sparked by the police killing of a teenager at a traffic stop, saying the European Union had no business weighing in on questions of law enforcement.

Israel strikes Lebanon after mortar launched

The Israeli army said Thursday it was conducting strikes on southern Lebanon after a mortar launched from its northern neighbour exploded in the border area between the two foes.

Wagner chief is still in Russia: Belarus leader

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is still in Russia, Belarus's president said Thursday, raising questions about the deal to end the mercenary leader's mutiny last month.

Vietnam 'looking into' Blackpink concert organiser over S. China Sea map

Vietnam is investigating "an incident" involving the organiser of a Blackpink concert in Hanoi, the government has said, after social media users complained its website featured a map showing China's territorial claims in the South China Sea.

Yellen arrives in China as US seeks to stabilise ties

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in Beijing on Thursday, kicking off a visit aimed at improving communication and stabilising the tense relationship between the world's two largest economies.

Taiwan chip giant sees no production hit from China curb on rare metals

Taiwan's chip giant TSMC said Thursday it did not expect any direct effect on production from China's latest export controls on two rare metals essential for making semiconductors.

Germany's 'China city' seeks new direction amid fraying ties

Duisburg once touted itself as Germany's "China city" due to strong links to the Asian giant, but it is now desperately seeking an image makeover as geopolitical tensions upend bilateral ties.

UN observers urge access to Ukraine nuclear plant

UN observers appealed on Wednesday for greater access to Europe's largest nuclear plant, after Moscow and Kyiv traded accusations over a possible "catastrophic" act of sabotage at the Russian-controlled facility in Ukraine.

Biden tells Swedish PM 'looking forward' to NATO bid's approval

US President Joe Biden told Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Wednesday that he is "looking forward" to Sweden's stalled NATO membership bid winning final approval, as the Western alliance prepares for next week's summit.

US forces prevented Iran from seizing two tankers near Oman: Pentagon

The US military said Wednesday it had blocked two attempts by the Iranian navy to seize commercial tankers in international waters off Oman, including one case in which the Iranians fired on the tanker.

At least 8 dead in village attack in eastern DR Congo

At least eight people, including five women and two children, died on Wednesday in a new attack in DR Congo's troubled east, local people told AFP on Wednesday.

Exiled HK activists in UK defiant against bounty threat

Supporters of democratic freedoms in Hong Kong will never be silenced by a bounty placed on the heads of eight exiled activists, one of those targeted said in London on Wednesday.

Biden discusses Sweden's stalled NATO bid with PM

President Joe Biden greets Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at the White House on Wednesday to discuss Sweden's stalled bid to join NATO and Western support for Ukraine ahead of the military alliance's summit next week.

Migration 'only option' for many in Latin America: food aid chief

Many people in Latin America see migration as "the only option they have" after enduring successive crises of climate change, Covid and spiking food prices, the World Food Programme's head for the region told AFP.

Saudi says oil cuts show not at odds with Russia

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday dismissed talk of discord with oil ally Russia, praising their coordinated decisions to remove barrels from the market in efforts to prop up prices.

Britain's Afghan probe investigating UK special forces: minister

Britain's defence minister on Wednesday said allegations of unlawful killings in Afghanistan being examined by an independent inquiry relate to UK special forces.

Iran maintains crackdowns, executions over protests: UN probe

Iran is still meting out harsh punishments on people suspected of involvement in mass protests, including "chilling" executions, a United Nations fact-finding mission said Wednesday.

German cabinet approves belt-tightening draft budget

Germany's coalition government approved a draft of next year's budget Wednesday after fractious negotiations, aiming to impose deep cuts after years of big spending while giving defence a boost.

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