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Nearly 40 years after the Philippines began hunting for the billions of dollars plundered during former dictator Ferdinand Marcos's regime, much of the loot is still missing and no one in the family has been jailed.
Iranian oil minister meets Venezuela's President Maduro in Caracas
Iran's oil minister has paid an official visit to ally Venezuela to meet President Nicolas Maduro and discuss ways to "overcome" the effects of US sanctions against both nations, officials said.
In devastated Mariupol, a daily struggle to survive
In another life, not so long ago, Inna was a hairdresser. Now she spends her days chasing down food and water, in a struggle to simply survive in the Russian-held Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
Daniel Silveira: the brash ex-cop dividing Brazil
To Brazil's Supreme Court, he's a criminal. To President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies, he's a hero. Daniel Silveira, a brash, brawny ex-cop turned congressman and convict, is dividing Brazil five months from elections.
Mali's junta breaks off from defence accords with France
Mali's ruling junta announced on Monday it was breaking off from its defence accords with former colonial ruler France, condemning "flagrant violations" of its national sovereignty by the French troops there.
Russia steps up Ukraine assault as US warns of annexation
Russia on Monday launched a fresh assault on the critical Ukrainian port of Odessa as the United States warned that Moscow was preparing formally to annex embattled regions in the east.
Frenzied aid run in Ukrainian town amid Russian bombs
Gripping a match between his teeth and the steering wheel with both hands, Nikolai Mavsissan gives fair warning to passengers before embarking on a frenzied and dangerous humanitarian mission in eastern Ukraine.
EU readies for end of Russia gas, warns won't pay in rubles
The European Union warned member states Monday to prepare for a possible complete breakdown in gas supplies from Russia, insisting it would not cede to Moscow's demand that imports be paid for in rubles.
Russia's top general visited Ukraine front: Pentagon
Russia's top general, Valery Gerasimov, visited the Donbas front in the Ukraine war last week, a Pentagon official said Monday, but reports that he was injured in a Ukrainian attack could not be confirmed.
Armenia opposition demands PM resign over Karabakh
Opposition parties in Armenia on Monday staged protests to demand Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's resign over his policy on the long-contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Israel slams Russian claims on Hitler over Ukraine war
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Monday slammed his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov for alleging Adolf Hitler may have "had Jewish blood" and summoned Moscow's ambassador for "clarifications".
'Heavy fighting' in east as Kyiv tries fresh Mariupol evacuation
Ukrainian authorities were hoping Monday to evacuate more civilians from the besieged southern port city of Mariupol, as Russia's offensive in the east of Ukraine continued with "active and heavy" fighting.
Endless petrol queues become point of pride in Ukraine
The turret from a rusted tank marking Russia's closest advance towards northeastern Kyiv lies next to a destroyed petrol station that reveals the pain of Ukraine's mounting fuel problems.
Russia's Bolshoi scraps performances by critical directors
Russia's Bolshoi Theatre has announced it is cancelling the performances directed by Kirill Serebrennikov and Timofey Kulyabin who have spoken out against Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine.
Indian PM Modi urges 'talks' to stop Ukraine war
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for dialogue to end the war in Ukraine at the start of a European tour on Monday but steered clear of condemning Russia over the invasion.
Markets waver, oil falls on weak Chinese data, looming US rate hike
Stock markets diverged and oil prices fell on Monday as traders tracked weak Chinese economic data and a looming US interest rate hike that could tame inflation but also thwart growth.
'Heavy fighting' in Ukraine's east as Mariupol evacuation delayed
Ukrainian authorities were hoping Monday to evacuate more civilians from the besieged southern port city of Mariupol, as Russia's offensive in the east of Ukraine continued with "active and heavy" fighting.
Russia struggles to turn Black Sea rule into amphibious attack
Russia may rule the Black Sea but any amphibious assault on the Ukrainian coast seems risky while Kyiv's missiles threaten to destroy Russian ships if they get too close, experts say.
Markets drop as US rout, China worries hit sentiment
Asian and European markets fell in holiday-thinned trade Monday following another tech-led rout on Wall Street, with focus on the Federal Reserve's expected interest rate hike this week.
Ukraine armoury turns to making bullet-proof vests for troops
Ukrainian armour-maker Vadim Mirnichenko used to specialise in swords and breastplates for medieval jousting competitions -- but after Russia invaded his homeland, he turned his passion for historical weaponry to the modern day.
Ukraine on agenda as Indian PM Modi heads to Europe
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi headed to Europe on Monday with New Delhi's refusal to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine set to be a key talking point in meetings with regional leaders.
Jill Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees on Slovakia, Romania trip
US First Lady Jill Biden will visit Romania and Slovakia this week to meet with displaced Ukrainian parents and children, aid workers, US service members and embassy personnel, her office said Monday.
Three shot in Chile May Day clashes
Three people were wounded by gunfire and two arrested in clashes at May Day demonstrations in Chile, police said.
Ukraine to evacuate more civilians from besieged Mariupol
Ukrainian authorities are planning to evacuate more civilians from Mariupol on Monday, after dozens were finally brought to safety following weeks trapped under heavy fire in the strategic port city's Azovstal steel complex.
Dudley decides: rising prices set to cost UK Tories
Rampant inflation and lockdown-breaking parties are fuelling anger in the English swing town of Dudley, but disillusionment with politics in general could yet help Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
In US, death threats for those removing Confederate statues
Since his contracting company began removing Confederate statues from Richmond, Virginia -- controversial symbols of the South's slave-holding past -- Devon Henry has got himself a gun that never leaves his side.
Asian markets drop as US rout, China worries hit sentiment
Asian markets fell in holiday-thinned trade Monday following another tech-led rout on Wall Street, with focus on the Federal Reserve's expected interest rate hike this week.
Nationalists eye power as N.Ireland holds 'seismic' election
A century after its fraught foundation, Northern Ireland looks set for a constitutional earthquake this week with the pro-Irish party Sinn Fein on course to win regional elections.
Embattled UK PM Johnson faces mid-term test
Voters go to the polls in Britain on Thursday, in a mid-term test for the Conservative government that could determine beleaguered Prime Minister Boris Johnson's future.
Palestinians warn against plans to weaken their UN agency
A proposal by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees to delegate some services to other United Nations agencies has sparked outrage among Palestinians, who have warned of a plot to "dismantle" the body.
UN chief urges swift return to civilian rule in Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali
UN chief Antonio Guterres called Sunday for the military juntas in Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali to hand power back to civilians as soon as possible and reminded the world to deliver on "climate emergency" promises.
May Day holiday marred by clashes in Turkey, France
Police and protesters clashed in Turkey and France during May Day rallies on Sunday, as tens of thousands marched across the world in support of workers' rights.
Thousands rally in Armenia against Karabakh concessions
Thousands of opposition supporters rallied Sunday in the Armenian capital Yerevan to warn the government against concessions to arch-foe Azerbaijan over the long-disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Dozens of civilians evacuated from Mariupol steel plant
Roughly 100 civilians have been evacuated from the besieged Mariupol steel plant in eastern Ukraine and are heading out of Russian-controlled territory, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday.
Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players 'unfair': Nadal
Rafael Nadal deemed Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from taking part in the Championships as "unfair", the Spanish tennis legend told reporters in Madrid on Sunday.
Exhausted Ukrainian soldiers return from eastern front
Packed with exhausted Ukrainian soldiers with clenched jaws, the truck drives away at full speed. The troops from the 81st brigade have just received an order to withdraw from the eastern front where Russian forces advance.
Afghan leader hails 'security' in rare appearance to mark Eid
Afghanistan's supreme leader appeared publicly for only the second time in six years on Sunday, telling worshippers celebrating Eid al-Fitr the Taliban had achieved freedom and security since seizing power last year.
Risking jail and Church ire, Russian priests condemn Ukraine conflict
Father Georgy Edelshtein is keen to debate those who disagree with his opposition to Russia's military campaign in Ukraine.
Lebanese students in limbo after fleeing Ukraine war
Lebanese university students who fled Ukraine are now struggling to complete their education back home, facing a precarious future as an unprecedented economic crisis crushes their country and their career prospects.