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US charges four pro-Russian troops in Ukraine with war crimes
The United States charged four pro-Russian soldiers with war crimes on Wednesday for the abduction and torture of an American national in Ukraine.
Diaspora journalists increasingly targeted by home countries: report
Authoritarian states are increasingly targeting journalists working in exile as part of government reprisal campaigns against dissidents living outside their countries, US-based rights group Freedom House said in a new report Wednesday.
UN seeks Israel access for Hamas sexual violence investigation
The UN rights chief voiced deep concern on Wednesday over allegations of sexual violence by Hamas militants during their October 7 attack, calling on Israel to allow his team in to investigate.
US Treasury chief seeks to step up fentanyl fight in Mexico trip
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is seeking to further the fight against fentanyl during a trip to Mexico this week, with planned meetings on Wednesday involving financial institution leaders and the central bank governor.
UK announces new sanctions targeting 'Putin's war machine' in Ukraine
Britain on Wednesday announced a fresh round of sanctions against Russia's "war machine" in Ukraine, as David Cameron headed to Washington for his first visit as foreign secretary.
Gazans living in 'utter, deepening horror': UN
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are living in "utter, deepening horror", the UN human rights chief said Wednesday, as he pleaded for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Ukrainian truckers stranded in Poland battle cold
In a Polish car park near the Ukrainian border, truck drivers stranded by a month-long blockade that has caused disruption and a row with Ukraine shoveled snow off their vehicles.
Putin lands in Abu Dhabi on Middle East visit
President Vladimir Putin is in the United Arab Emirates for a rare visit outside the former Soviet Union Wednesday, as Russia seeks to reassert itself on the global stage.
Stock markets advance on rate-cut hopes
Global equities rose Wednesday with Frankfurt striking a record peak, as investors tracked resurgent hopes of interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve.
Turkey must soften tone to avoid isolation: European envoy
Turkey has become internationally isolated and must dial down its rhetoric if it wants to win key concessions from the European Union, a top European official said Wednesday in Istanbul.
Israeli forces battle Hamas in main southern Gaza city
Israeli forces battled Hamas militants in Gaza's main southern city on Wednesday in some of the most intense combat of the two-month-old war sparked by the October 7 attacks.
North Korean defector plans new life after high-risk escape by sea
One stormy night in May, Kim loaded his family into his home-made wooden boat and sailed away from North Korea, hoping to give his children a life of freedom.
Ukraine's Zelensky to join G7 leaders video summit Wednesday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join a video summit later Wednesday with the leaders of the G7, chair Japan said, hours after unexpectedly skipping a virtual meeting with US senators.
Israeli forces encircle main southern Gaza city
Israeli forces were encircling southern Gaza's main city on Wednesday, battling Hamas militants through streets and buildings in some of the most intense combat of the two-month war.
The bolero, poetry and love put to song in Cuba and Mexico
As one of the greatest living exponents of romantic bolero music, 82-year-old Migdalia Hechavarria was thrilled Tuesday to hear that UNESCO has recognized it as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity, calling the musical form "identity, emotion and poetry turned into song."
Asian markets on front foot as US jobs data provide new rate cheer
Asian stocks rose Wednesday after a tepid start to the week as data pointing to a softening US labour market restoked hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the new year.
US facing growing Middle East crisis tied to Israel-Hamas war
Washington is facing an increasingly complex and dangerous crisis resulting from the Israel-Hamas war, which has sparked repeated militant attacks and drawn US military attention and assets back to the Middle East.
'Dictator' Trump warnings spook America
Could a second Donald Trump presidency slide into dictatorship? A sudden spate of dystopian warnings has got America talking about the possibility less than a year before the US elections.
Planet tipping points pose 'unprecedented' threat to humanity: report
Humanity faces an "unprecedented" risk from tipping points that could unleash a domino effect of irreversible catastrophes across the planet, researchers warned Wednesday.
Venezuela, Guyana tensions rise over disputed oil-rich region
Tensions rose between Venezuela and Guyana Tuesday as Caracas proposed a bill to declare a Venezuelan province in a disputed oil-rich region and ordered the state oil company to issue licenses for extracting crude there.
US senators square off at Ukraine briefing after Zelensky pulls out
Several Republican senators walked out of a classified briefing on Ukraine Tuesday as it descended into a row over the border crisis, after President Volodymyr Zelensky unexpectedly canceled a videolink appearance to appeal for continued US funding.
Global stocks mixed as US crude prices slips to five-month low
Global stocks were mixed Tuesday as investors digested data suggesting a slowing US labor market, while US crude prices sank to a five-month low amid lingering concerns about demand.
In rare Israel rebuke, US restricts visas on extremist settlers
The United States said Tuesday it would refuse visas for extremist Israeli settlers behind a wave of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, as it also asked Israel to do more to spare civilians in Gaza.
Zelensky cancels videolink appeal to US senate
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky unexpectedly canceled a scheduled videolink appeal to US senators Tuesday as Washington is set for a showdown on funding for the war with Russia.
Guyana says will approach UN if Venezuela moves on disputed region
Guyana said Tuesday it will approach the UN Security Council for help if Venezuela makes any moves on a disputed oil-rich region following a referendum Caracas says bolstered its claim to it.
Israeli troops battle Hamas in main southern Gaza city
Israeli forces battled Hamas militants in southern Gaza on Tuesday, prompting a UN warning of an "even more hellish scenario" as fighting pushes civilians into a steadily shrinking area of the besieged territory.
US sanctions Belarus Red Cross chief over Ukraine child deportations
The United States unveiled sanctions on Tuesday against the head of the Belarus Red Cross, accusing him of being complicit in the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia.
Zelensky to appeal to US senators ahead of crucial Ukraine aid vote
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was set to appeal directly to US senators for more support Tuesday ahead of a showdown over funding the war with Russia -- with the besieged US ally fast exhausting the aid Congress has approved so far.
Released Palestinians allege mistreatment in Israeli prisons
Released under a prisoner-hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas, former Palestinian detainees have described beatings, deprivation and a radical deterioration in conditions in Israeli jails following Hamas's bloody October 7 attacks.
Zelensky to appeal to US senators ahead of vote on Ukraine aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was set to appeal directly to US senators for support Tuesday ahead of a showdown over funding the war with Russia -- with Washington fast running out of the cash approved so far to help its besieged ally.
Musk's X defends its Dublin riot response
Social media giant X, formerly known as Twitter, has defended its response to recent rioting in Dublin that was in part fuelled by far-right users of the platform.
Kremlin says Putin to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE on Wednesday
President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, the Kremlin has announced, as Moscow courts allies abroad despite being isolated by the West over the Ukraine conflict.
Nigeria army drone strike accidentally kills 85 civilians
A Nigerian army drone strike accidentally killed at least 85 civilians on Sunday in a village in northwest Kaduna State, officials said, in one of the country's deadliest military bombing mishaps.
Israeli troops battle Hamas militants in southern Gaza
Israeli troops battled Hamas militants in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday after expanding their offensive deeper into the besieged territory, with warnings that an "even more hellish scenario" was unfolding for trapped civilians.
White House warns Putin could win if Ukraine aid dries up
The White House issued a dire warning Monday that US aid for Ukraine will run out by the end of the year, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin could win the war if Congress fails to agree fresh funding.
Nigerian army drone strike error kills civilians
An army drone strike accidentally hit a village in northwestern Nigeria killing dozens of civilians celebrating a Muslim festival, local authorities, the military and residents said on Monday.
Guyana 'vigilant' as Venezuela vows to 'reclaim' disputed region
Venezuela vowed Monday to "reclaim" what it considers its right to a disputed oil-rich region bordering Guyana, which said it would remain "vigilant" although it did not expect an imminent invasion.
Canada's public broadcaster to cut 10% of workforce
Canada's public broadcaster on Monday announced it would cut 600 jobs, or 10 percent of its workforce, as it confronts financial challenges sparked by a drop in television ad revenues and competition from digital news outlets.
White House warns Putin could win if aid to Ukraine dries up
The White House warned Monday that US aid for Ukraine will run out by the end of the year and Russian President Vladimir Putin could win the war if Congress fails to agree fresh funding.