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Yemen's warring parties renew two-month truce: UN
Yemen's warring parties have agreed to renew a two-month truce, the United Nations said Thursday, in an 11th-hour move on the day it was set to expire.
Russia tightens noose around key Ukraine city on 99th day of war
Russian forces on Thursday hammered the last Ukrainian defences holding a strategic city in the Donbas region as the war approached its 100th day and Washington warned it could still last for months.
Asian markets drop on recession fears, output report hits oil
Equities fell in Asia on Thursday as traders grow increasingly worried that central bank moves to rein in inflation could tip economies into recession.
US, Taiwan launch trade talks in bid to deepen ties
The United States and Taiwan have launched talks aimed at deepening their trade ties as Washington vies to bolster its influence in the region to counter China.
Ukrainian musicians channel patriotism, anger into war anthems
The message behind Arsen Mirzoyan's new song "My Country" is simple -- stay in Ukraine and fight back.
Russians edge closer to taking key Ukrainian city
Russian forces edged closer Thursday to taking a key Ukrainian city after days of intense fighting, tightening their slow squeeze on the eastern Donbas region as Washington warned the war could last months.
South Korean ruling party wins landslide in local elections
South Korea's ruling party won a landslide victory in local elections for leaders of major cities and provinces, official results showed Thursday, giving newly elected president Yoon Suk-yeol a significant boost.
In Iraq, centuries-old black community still on the margins
Adnan Abdelrahman shows off the drums he learned to play at age 12. He belongs to Iraq's centuries-old black minority, guardians of musical traditions but relegated to the margins of society.
UN peacekeeper killed in Mali 'terrorist' attack
A UN peacekeeper was killed and three others wounded Wednesday in a "terrorist attack" on their convoy in Kidal, northern Mali, the MINUSMA mission said.
OPEC debates oil output boost amid Russian isolation
Major oil producers led by Saudi Arabia and Russia hold talks Thursday on whether to adjust output, hard on the heels of an EU ban on Russian oil imports.
Partner concerned for health of journalist detained in China
The partner of Chinese-Australian journalist Cheng Lei -- detained by Beijing authorities since August 2020 -- said he has serious concerns about her declining health behind bars in an interview aired Thursday.
Bread factory holds tough as Ukraine hopes for recovery
Balls of dough file past on the assembly line and a sweet scent fills the air at a bread factory that embodies Ukraine's determination and its tentative recovery 100 days on from Russia's invasion.
100 days of war in Ukraine: A timeline
Russia invaded Ukraine in the early hours of February 24, setting off the worst conflict in Europe in decades.
Russians advance on Severodonetsk as US boosts weapons to Ukraine
Russian forces edged closer Wednesday to taking the key eastern Ukraine city of Severodonetsk but Kyiv's hopes of holding off their invaders were boosted by a US pledge of more advanced rocket systems to help their defence.
Danes say 'yes' to joining EU common defence policy
An overwhelming majority of Danes, almost 67 percent, voted Wednesday in favour of joining the EU's common defence policy 30 years after opting out, results showed with 99 percent of ballots counted.
Biden wants Mexican leader at LA summit amid boycott threat
US President Joe Biden is eager for Mexico's leader to attend next week's Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, a top aide said Wednesday, amid a scramble following boycott threats.
El Salvador's popular millennial president waging war on gangs
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's controversial war on gangs has led to tens of thousands of arrests and sparked criticism from rights groups, but helped win him sky-high popularity three years into his term.
Danes seen voting to join EU defence policy
Denmark on Wednesday held a referendum on whether to join the EU's common defence policy 30 years after opting out, with exit polls suggesting an overwhelming majority voted in favour.
Arms for Ukraine: Who has sent what?
The United States has agreed to supply Ukraine with advanced rocket launch systems to try to turn the tide of the war in the eastern Donbas region, where the city of Severodonetsk looks poised to fall to Russian forces.
Russians advance on Severodonetsk, Kyiv awaits new US weapons
Russian forces edged closer Wednesday to taking the key eastern Ukraine city of Severodonetsk but Kyiv's hopes of holding off their invaders were boosted by a US pledge of more advanced rocket systems to help their defence.
N. Korea Covid outbreak likely 'getting worse' says WHO
The World Health Organization lamented Wednesday that it had no access to data about North Korea's Covid-19 outbreak, but assumed the crisis was deepening, contrary to Pyongyang's reports of "progress".
Sweden, Finland to meet Turkey at NATO in new bid for progress
NATO said Wednesday it will hold talks involving Turkey, Finland and Sweden in hopes of ending Ankara's opposition to the Nordic nations joining the alliance ahead of a summit this month.
Markets slide on inflation worry; oil rebounds
European and US stocks slipped on Wednesday, as traders digested data showing that runaway inflation shows no sign of easing.
Danes vote on joining EU defence policy
With the war in Ukraine forcing countries in Europe to rethink their security policy, Denmark on Wednesday held a referendum on whether to join the EU's common defence policy 30 years after opting out.
Blinken says Ukraine won't strike Russia, sees 'many months' of war
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that Ukraine had promised not to use new long-range missiles to strike inside of Russia as he warned of "many months" of conflict ahead.
Macron urges 'full transparency' over Champions League chaos
President Emmanuel Macron urged the French government on Wednesday to investigate with "full transparency" the chaos at this weekend's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, as the interior minister came under increasing pressure over the police's handling.
US taps affable veteran diplomat for Ethiopia peace bid
The United States on Wednesday named Mike Hammer, a veteran diplomat known for his frankness and amiability, as envoy for the Horn of Africa with the delicate task of building on Ethiopia's fragile efforts toward peace.
Turkey renews threat of military offensive in Syria
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday renewed threats of a military offensive in northern Syria, which he said would target Kurdish "terrorists".
Danes vote on joining EU's common defence policy
With the war in Ukraine forcing countries in Europe to rethink their security policy, Denmark voted Wednesday in a referendum on whether to join the EU's common defence policy 30 years after opting out.
Anti-femicide group goes on trial in Turkey
A prominent Turkish anti-femicide campaign group went on trial on Wednesday accused of activity against law and morals, with several hundred women rallying outside Istanbul's main court in protest.
Ukraine braces for Severodonetsk fall, awaits new US weapons
Ukraine looked close to losing the key eastern city of Severodonetsk to Russian forces but was boosted Wednesday by the US decision to send more advanced rocket systems to help with its defence.
In a bombed-out building, Ukraine investigators take stock
As investigators surveyed the damage in a bombed-out block of buildings in Saltivka, on the outskirts of the eastern city of Kharkiv, residents gathered around them.