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Bloodied Ukraine defiant in face of 'war crimes'
A bloodied but defiant Ukraine appealed Wednesday ahead of a major NATO summit for more Western weapons to fight what the United States formally labelled Russian "war crimes."
US reinstates tariff exemptions on some Chinese products
The US government announced Wednesday it will reinstate tariff exemptions for 352 Chinese products first hit with punitive duties in 2018, when then-president Donald Trump started a trade war with Beijing.
Madeleine Albright, first female US secretary of state, dies at 84
Madeleine Albright, who came to the United States as a child refugee and rose to be the first female secretary of state, shaping American foreign policy at the end of the 20th century, has died at the age of 84.
Former US top diplomat Madeleine Albright dead at 84
Madeleine Albright, the first female US secretary of state and one of the most influential stateswomen of her generation, died Wednesday of cancer at age 84, her family announced.
Zelensky calls on French companies to quit Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used an address to France's parliament on Wednesday to call on French companies still working in Russia to "stop sponsoring" the Kremlin's aggression against his country.
Putin tells Europe to pay for gas in rubles
President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday Russia will only accept payments in rubles for gas deliveries to "unfriendly countries", which include all EU members, after Moscow was hit by unprecedented sanctions over Ukraine.
US, UK, Norway condemn SSudan govt for 'attacks' on opposition
The international community on Wednesday condemned "reported attacks" by forces loyal to South Sudan's President Salva Kiir on bases operated by the main opposition party, saying such actions risked returning the young nation to violence.
'Prove you're with us': Zelensky's appeals to Western MPs
When rallying British MPs Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reaches for Churchill. When addressing the US Congress he invokes Pearl Harbour. When beamed into the Bundestag he conjures the threat of a new wall in Europe.
Nicaraguan envoy berates own president as 'dictator'
The Nicaraguan ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS) on Wednesday publicly lashed out at his country's president, describing Daniel Ortega's rule as a "dictatorship."
Ukraine pleads for help as Biden heads to crunch NATO summit
Ukraine on Wednesday appealed for Western military help, ahead of an emergency NATO summit, and denounced Russian "war crimes" in besieged placesincluding the port of Mariupol where it says mass starvation is possible.
Ukraine's biggest zoo caught in the crossfire
The Mykolaiv Zoo bills itself as the best in Ukraine, but now the 4,000 wild animals it holds are trapped in a whole new sense, with Russian rockets landing among them.
Oil prices jump, stocks fall over inflation, Russia concerns
Oil prices surged while stock markets fell on Wednesday on renewed fears over Russian energy supplies and soaring inflation.
'Hellscape' in Mariupol as Ukraine pleads for help
Ukraine appealed for more Western military help ahead of a NATO summit, as it warned that almost 100,000 people are trapped by Russian bombardment and facing starvation in the ruins of the besieged port of Mariupol.
Battleground Ukraine: Day 28 of Russia's invasion
Russia's invasion of Ukraine was largely stalled on the 28th day of the assault Wednesday, with no major advances and Ukrainian forces even able to counterattack in places.
Is mystery yacht in Tuscany Putin's pleasure boat?
In a dry dock in the Tuscan seaside town of Massa stands the "Scheherazade", the most infamous yacht in Italy today due to speculation it could belong to Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine: how far will Putin go?
Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has met with tougher resistance and higher costs than the Kremlin imagined but the Russian leader may still be undeterred in seeking to realise his ambitions.
Fleeing Russian invasion, Ukrainian woman reaches Gaza
After Russia invaded Ukraine, Viktoria Saidam knew she needed to find a "safer place" than Kyiv and ultimately chose her husband's homeland -- a Palestinian territory not typically associated with security: Gaza.
NATO troops face chill of combat in Arctic exercises
Thousands of NATO troops, some with little experience of operating in snowy conditions, are learning to survive and fight in freezing temperatures in exercises above the Arctic Circle.
Ukraine war's youngest victims fight for their lives
Thirteen-year-old Milena was fleeing to safety from Mariupol, a key Ukrainian port city besieged by Russian troops, when she was struck by a bullet.
Late surge gives leftist firebrand shot at French vote run-off
Jean-Luc Melenchon, a divisive but charismatic 70-year-old leftist, is in possible contention to make a French presidential election run-off against Emmanuel Macron as traditional socialist forces fall by the wayside.
'Hellscape' in Ukraine's Mariupol but Russia talks tough
Almost 100,000 people are trapped by Russian bombardment and facing starvation in the ruins of Mariupol, Ukraine's leader said, as Moscow accused Washington of undermining peace talks.
Zelensky slams UN, urges reform in address to Japan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Japan's parliament Wednesday that the United Nations had failed over the conflict in his country and reforms were needed, calling for more pressure on Russia.
Russia turns to attrition one month into Ukraine war
Russia's forces in Ukraine appear to be turning to a war of attrition with devastating effect on civilians, after failing to secure hoped-for swift gains when President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion one month ago.
Rohingya in Bangladesh cheer US decision on Myanmar 'genocide'
Saying she saw with her own eyes her two daughters killed by the Myanmar military, Rahima Khatun is hopeful the US designation of the 2017 onslaught against the Rohingya as "genocide" will bring some justice.
'Prove you're with us': Zelensky's rousing calls to Western MPs
When rallying British MPs, he reaches for Churchill. When addressing the US Congress, he invokes Pearl Harbor. When beamed into the Bundestag, he conjures the threat of a new Wall in Europe.
Heartbreak as Afghan girls ordered home just hours after schools reopen
The Taliban ordered girls' secondary schools in Afghanistan to shut Wednesday just hours after they reopened, an official confirmed, sparking confusion and heartbreak over the policy reversal by the hardline Islamist group.
Ukraine invasion boosts calls for UK politics to tackle Russian cash
From huge donations to political parties and bids for games of tennis with senior ministers, to nominations for peerages, Russian money in British politics has been a recurrent issue for years.
Marcos heir wins Philippine election misinformation race
Philippine social media has exploded with support for presidential election favourite Ferdinand Marcos Junior, driven by a massive misinformation campaign aimed at revamping the family brand and smearing his top rival.
Asian markets extend gains after Wall St rally
Asian markets extended gains Wednesday, tracking a rally in New York, on optimism that the Federal Reserve's plan to hike interest rates will help bring inflation under control.
Chelsea sanctions prompt soul-searching over football finance
The chaos engulfing Chelsea following sanctions imposed on Russian billionaire owner Roman Abramovich has sparked fresh debate over the sources of money that fuel Europe's richest league.
'Hellscape' in Mariupol where 100,000 trapped
Almost 100,000 people are trapped among the ruins of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, facing starvation, thirst and relentless Russian bombardment, President Volodymyr Zelensky said as the UN sharpened demands for Moscow to end its "absurd" and "unwinnable" war.
Biden heads to Europe to bolster West's unity, toughen Russia sanctions
President Joe Biden leaves Wednesday for Europe on a mission to bolster Western unity, ramp up unprecedented sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and attempt to upset the post-Cold War balance of power.
Canada's Arctic security moves to forefront after Russian invasion of Ukraine
After the West broke off cooperation with Russia in the Arctic over its invasion of Ukraine, Canada is now scrambling to fortify defenses of what its top general called "NATO's northern flank."
US less optimistic over reaching Iran nuclear deal
US optimism that a deal to restore the 2015 agreement to limit Iran's nuclear developed has soured, with the State Department warning Tuesday it was headed toward "Plan B" if Tehran doesn't budge.
'Hellscape' in Mariupol as UN chief pleads for Ukraine
Thousands of Ukrainians sought to escape the hellish siege of Mariupol on Tuesday, as Russia pounded the city with bombs and UN chief Antonio Guterres appealed for Moscow to end its "unwinnable" war.
Ordinary Ukrainians do their bit to support the war effort
The courtyard of the psychiatric hospital in Ukraine's Mykolaiv reverberates with the sound of broken glass being swept up by staff and volunteers.
YouTube to remove unfounded Brazil vote fraud videos
YouTube said Tuesday it would remove videos with unfounded accusations of fraud in Brazil's 2018 elections, a claim President Jair Bolsonaro has repeatedly made as he gears up to seek reelection this year.
Global stocks rise, digesting US rate stance as oil prices dip
Stock markets made gains and oil prices steadied Tuesday as investors tracked developments in the war in Ukraine and digested the US Federal Reserve chief's warning of more aggressive interest rate hikes.
Fortress Kyiv holds breath ahead of feared Russian assault
Filled with mountains of sandbags and weapons at the ready, Kyiv is waiting.