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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
Olympics-Prince Feisal champions member input in IOC presidential bid
LONDON - The promise of a more democratic International Olympic Committee with greater input from members is key to Prince Feisal Al...
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Explainer-Which German coalition plans will still be implemented?
BERLIN - Germany's political parties haven't agreed on much since Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition collapsed in November, but some laws...
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Lawmakers in Georgia elect hardline critic of West as new president
TBILISI - Georgian lawmakers elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a hardline critic of the West, as president on Saturday, setting him up to...
Dec 15, 20243 min read
US will prohibit visas for Georgian officials for 'undermining democracy'
WASHINGTON - The U.S. will prohibit the issuing of visas for about 20 people responsible for "undermining democracy in Georgia,"...
Dec 13, 20241 min read
NATO boss calls for much higher defence spending to counter Russia
BRUSSELS - NATO head Mark Rutte warned the U.S.-led transatlantic alliance on Thursday that it was not ready for the threats it would...
Dec 13, 20242 min read
European countries put Syrian asylum bids on hold after Assad's fall
BERLIN - European countries put asylum applications from Syrians on hold until further notice on Monday after rebels seized the Syrian...
Dec 10, 20243 min read
Soccer-City's Guardiola welcomes extra day to prepare for Juventus clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola welcomed having an extra day to prepare for their midweek Champions League game at Juventus and...
Dec 9, 20241 min read
2024 will be the hottest year on record, EU scientists say
BRUSSELS - This year will be the world's warmest since records began, with extraordinarily high temperatures expected to persist into at...
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Mbappe says he is still committed to France despite recent absences
Kylian Mbappe said he remained committed to the French national team despite not being called up for recent games, and that he respected...
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Facts-The six milestones Starmer says will define success of UK government
LONDON - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday announced six priorities intended to convince dissatisfied voters he was...
Dec 5, 20242 min read
NATO expected to sidestep Ukraine's call for quick invite
BRUSSELS - NATO is highly unlikely to heed Ukraine's call for a membership invitation at a meeting on Tuesday, according to diplomats,...
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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