Kyiv, other cities suffer power, water outages Putin says missile strikes ‘not all we could have done’ Russia also suspends grain deal role after saying its ships hit Zelenskiy says Russia ‘blackmailing the world with hunger’ KYIV, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Russia fired four missiles […]
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Russia rains missiles on Kyiv, other cities after pulling out of grain deal
KYIV, Oct 31 (Reuters) – Blasts were heard in Kyiv on Monday and Ukrainian authorities reported Russian missile strikes around the country, after Moscow blamed Kyiv for an attack on its Black Sea fleet and pulled out of a deal to allow Ukrainian grain shipments. […]
U.S., Japan, S. Korea warn of ‘unparalleled’ response if N. Korea holds nuclear test
TOKYO, Oct 26 (Reuters) – The United States, Japan and South Korea warned on Wednesday that an “unparalleled” scale of response would be warranted if North Korea conducts a seventh nuclear bomb test. Washington and its allies believe North Korea could be about to resume […]
Right-wing politician expected to take lead in Slovenia’s presidential election
LJUBLJANA, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Polls opened in the Slovenian presidential election on Sunday with former foreign minister in the rightist government, Anze Logar, expected to lead the seven candidates after the first round of voting. Opinion polls suggest that no candidate will win the […]
Boris Johnson returns to UK in bid for rapid political comeback
Johnson forced out of office this year Candidates for PM need 100 lawmaker nominations Sunak is bookmakers’ favourite, then Johnson Truss quit after policies sparked market turmoil LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Boris Johnson returned to Britain from holiday on Saturday to consider an audacious […]
Turkey coal mine blast death toll rises to 22 – health minister
ISTANBUL, Oct 15 (Reuters) – The death toll in a coal mine explosion in northern Turkey rose to 22, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said in a statement on Twitter on Saturday, adding that 17 people were receiving treatment. It was not clear how many were […]
U.S. House Jan. 6 committee votes to subpoena Trump
WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by Donald Trump’s supporters voted unanimously on Thursday to subpoena the former president, a move that could lead to criminal charges if he does […]
Day after Thailand attack, traumatised families cling to slain children’s toys
Ex-policeman killed 34 at daycare centre using knife and gun After attack, he killed wife and son, turned weapon on himself Police depict attacker as stressed by marital, money worries Thai flags fly at half-mast on buildings to mourn attack UTHAI SAWAN, Thailand, Oct 7 […]
EU vows to protect energy systems after ‘sabotage’ on Russian gas pipelines
EU diplomat believes sabotage probably caused leaks Danish defence minister worried over Baltic Sea security Danish defence minister met with NATO chief in Brussels BERLIN/COPENHAGEN, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Any intentional disruption to EU energy networks would meet a “robust and united response”, its top […]
Ukraine brushes off Russian plan to annex occupied regions
Four Russia-occupied regions announce referendum plans Votes will be held on whether to become part of Russia Votes will be held from Sept. 23-27 Outcome of votes would be irreversible – Medvedev Ukraine and the West regard votes as sham and illegal KYIV, Sept 20 […]