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US hits North Korea and Russia with new sanctions, Treasury says
WASHINGTON - The United States hit North Korea and Russia on Monday with new sanctions that the Treasury Department said targeted...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Ukraine says it has laser weapon able to down targets flying at over 2km
Ukraine possesses a laser weapon capable of shooting down airborne targets at an altitude of more than 2 kilometres (1.2 miles), the...
Dec 17, 20241 min read
EU adopts new Russia sanctions targeting China, shadow fleet
BRUSSELS - The European Union has adopted a 15th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including tougher...
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Sailing-Dismasting forces Pip Hare to abandon Vendee Globe race
A shattered mast has dashed British sailor Pip Hare's bid to complete the gruelling 24,000-mile Vendee Globe for a second time. The...
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Exclusive-Ten EU countries seek wider sanctions on Russian-origin metal - letter
London/Brussels - Ten European Union (EU) countries have proposed further sanctions on Russian trade, including its output of metals such...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Morocco to double airport capacity by 2030
RABAT - Morocco plans to expand its airport capacity to 80 million passengers by 2030 from 38 million currently, Prime Minister Aziz...
Dec 17, 20241 min read
Putin accuses West of pushing Russia to its "red lines" forcing it to respond
MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday accused the West of pushing Russia to its "red lines" - situations it has publicly...
Dec 17, 20241 min read
Romanian government talks hampered by demand for fiscal clarity
BUCHAREST - One of the four Romanian parties due to join a coalition government demanded clarity over taxation and spending plans on...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says
TALLINN - Estonia will propose that the leaders of the United Kingdom-led alliance of northern European NATO countries spend no less than...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Exclusive-Britain pares back secretive China strategy review, seeking closer ties
LONDON - Britain's Labour government has pared back an audit of relations with China, four sources with knowledge of the matter said,...
Dec 17, 20243 min read
2024 in photos: the world under water
A drone view shows flooded houses in Venek, Hungary, September 17, 2024. Fedja Grulovic In 2024, it often felt like it was flooding...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Facts-Germany's election in polls, parties and policy debates
BERLIN - Chancellor Olaf Scholz will call on Germany's parliament on Monday to declare it has no confidence in him, taking the first...
Dec 17, 20244 min read
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