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Ukrainian forces 'holding on' in key Donbas battles
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian forces were "holding on" in the flashpoint eastern city Severodonetsk where intense street battles with Russian troops could determine the fate of the Donbas region.
In ex-Stalingrad, many rally behind Putin's Ukraine offensive
Vladimir Zotov, a resident of the southern Russian city of Volgograd, says he feels sorry for Ukrainian civilians who died during Moscow's intervention but insists the Kremlin had no other choice.
'We must change': Japan's morning-after pill debate
When Megumi Ota needed the morning-after pill in Japan, she couldn't get a prescription in time under a policy activists call an attempt to "control" women's reproductive rights.
Asian markets track global sell-off on inflation, rate fears
Asia extended losses across world markets on Friday after the European Central Bank laid the groundwork to join others in a programme of interest rate hikes, while attention turns to the release of key US inflation data.
Ukraine dependent on arms from allies after exhausting Soviet-era weaponry
Ukraine has depleted its Soviet and Russian-designed weaponry and is now completely dependent on allies for arms to defend against Russia's invasion, US military sources say.
Biden faces discord at Americas summit
US President Joe Biden faced open criticism Thursday at an Americas summit, along with complaints about foreign pressure by Brazil's far-right leader, as he sought progress on issues from migration to climate change.
US consumers unlikely to get respite from inflation in May
The torrid pace of US inflation may have eased slightly in May, but prices have remained high to the detriment of Americans' wallets, sending President Joe Biden and the Federal Reserve racing to help.
US Capitol riot probe puts Trump at heart of 'attempted coup'
A congressional panel investigating last year's mob assault on the US Capitol laid out its case Thursday that Donald Trump and his claims of a stolen election were at the heart of what amounted to an "attempted coup" to remain in power.
US Chamber of Commerce summit swag Made in China
The swag bag dished out by the American Chamber of Commerce to promote US industry at an international summit isn't quite on message -- with some gifts bearing the slogan "Made in China."
US Capitol riot panel warns conspiracy behind violence 'not over'
The conspiracy that drove a mob to attack the US Capitol in January 2021 still poses a threat to American democracy, the head of the congressional committee tasked with investigating the deadly riot will warn Thursday at the panel's first public hearing.
'Nothing to suggest' US will have a recession: Yellen
The United States is unlikely to suffer an economic downturn, despite sky-high inflation, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday.
Russian Olympic champion accuses IOC chief of creating 'new war'
Russian Olympic high jump champion Mariya Lasitskene on Thursday accused IOC president Thomas Bach of having created a "new war" by recommending Russian athletes be banned from international competition.
Biden urges climate progress as Brazil leader joins Americas summit
Joe Biden sought Thursday to step up action on climate at an Americas summit with hopes for at least small progress with Brazil, whose far-right leader will hold a potentially tense meeting with the US president.
Japan elected to UN Security council for two years
Japan was among five countries elected Thursday to hold a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2023 and 2024.
US networks clear prime-time slots for Capitol attack hearing
Prime time is sacred territory for US television networks, where they draw their biggest audiences and advertising dollars.
Iran removal of monitoring cameras may scupper nuclear talks: IAEA
The UN atomic energy watchdog said Thursday that Iran was removing 27 surveillance cameras at its nuclear facilities, warning this could be a "fatal blow" to negotiations to revive a 2015 nuclear deal.
Ukraine forces need deliberate training on new rocket system: US
Ukraine wants new Himars artillery from the United States on the battlefield now, but the Pentagon is stressing the need for comprehensive training to make sure the long-range precision rocket systems are used effectively against Russian forces.
Foreign fighters in Ukraine sentenced to death by pro-Russians
Pro-Russian rebels sentenced to death two British fighters and a Moroccan who were captured while fighting for Ukraine, as a Ukrainian governor called for western arms on Thursday to win the battle for a crucial eastern city.
Somalia president urges global community to help avert famine
Somalia's newly-elected president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, used his inauguration speech on Thursday to appeal to the diaspora and international community to help stave off the famine that threatens his drought-stricken country.
S.Africa president lashes 'dirty tricks' in burglary scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday said he was the victim of "dirty tricks" in a damaging burglary scandal, as a rowdy opposition heckled him in parliament.
ECB gears up for 'series' of rate hikes to fight inflation
The European Central Bank on Thursday ended its bond-buying stimulus and unveiled plans for a series of interest rate hikes from July, the first in more than a decade, to combat soaring inflation.
Stocks extend losses as ECB eyes multiple rate hikes
Stock markets moved deeper into the red on Thursday after the European Central Bank said it was planning a series of rate hikes from next month to tame runaway inflation in the single currency area.
Iran's removal of monitoring cameras may scupper nuclear talks: UN
The UN atomic energy watchdog said on Thursday that Iran was removing 27 surveillance cameras at its nuclear facilities, warning this could be a "fatal blow" to negotiations to revive a landmark deal.
ECB begins inflation fightback with July rate hike
The European Central Bank on Thursday said it would raise interest rates for the first time in over a decade next month to combat runaway inflation, bringing the curtain down on the eurozone's era of cheap money.
UK denies breaking law with new Northern Ireland plan
Britain said on Thursday it was readying new legislation to rewrite its Brexit commitments on Northern Ireland but denied it was breaking its treaty obligations to the European Union.
Biden eyes climate progress as Brazil leader joins Americas summit
Joe Biden sought Thursday to step up action on climate at an Americas summit with hopes for at least small progress with Brazil, whose far-right leader will hold a potentially tense meeting with the US president.
Medvedev: Russia's reforming president turned arch-hawk
Dmitry Medvedev as Russian president chomped on a burger at an American diner with Barack Obama, praised independent media and made ambitious promises of reform to create a more open Russia.
Stocks drop as inflation fears mount, eyes on ECB
Equity markets mostly fell Thursday as inflation fears gain momentum, with all eyes on the outcome of a European Central Bank policy meeting aimed at tackling soaring consumer prices in the eurozone.
Iran slams censure by UN watchdog in new cloud over nuclear talks
Iran condemned as "unconstructive" Thursday its censure by the UN atomic energy watchdog for failing to cooperate, in a new spat that clouded efforts to revive a deal limiting its nuclear activities.
Ukraine says fate of Donbas rests in battleground city
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the fate of the whole Donbas region hinges on the "very fierce" battle with Russian troops for the flashpoint eastern city of Severodonetsk.
Rocketing petrol prices fuel British PM's woes
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday sought to reset his embattled leadership with a policy blitz to tackle Britain's cost-of-living crisis, including contentious new measures to boost home ownership.
Another member of Sri Lanka's ruling clan quits
Another member of Sri Lanka's ruling family quit public office on Thursday, denying responsibility for an economic crisis that has caused severe hardship in the island nation.
US Capitol riot hearings to link Trump election plots to insurrection
The year-long congressional panel probing the 2021 assault on the US Capitol begins outlining its findings Thursday, promising explosive new revelations that will tie the deadly siege to Donald Trump's attempts to overturn his election defeat.
Hong Kong leader delivers defiant swansong speech
Hong Kong's leader delivered a defiant final speech to the legislature Thursday, saying she was "not ashamed" of her record despite being set to end her tumultuous term with her approval ratings at an all-time low.
Markets hit as inflation fears ramp up, eyes on ECB
Most equity markets fell Thursday as a rally in oil ramped up inflation fears, with top officials warning of more pain to come, while focus turns to a meeting of the European Central Bank.
Iran slams UN watchdog censure motion in new blow to nuclear talks
Iran condemned as "unconstructive" Thursday the UN atomic energy watchdog's adoption of a resolution censuring it for non-cooperation, in a new spat that clouded efforts to revive a deal limiting its nuclear activities.
France begins choosing new parliament in test for Macron
France votes Sunday in parliamentary elections with allies of President Emmanuel Macron seeking to retain a majority in the face of an increasingly competitive challenge from a new left-wing coalition.
Fate of Donbas rests in battleground Ukraine city: Zelensky
Ukrainian soldiers in Severodonetsk are fighting "one of the most difficult" battles against Russian troops since the start of the war, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, adding the fate of the whole Donbas region rests in the eastern city.
Laying out pledges, Biden urges Americas to prove democracy works
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged leaders of the Americas to prove that democracy works as he laid out plans to boost economic cooperation and improve health and food access in a region where China has been making growing inroads.