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Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

As Moscow intensified its offensive six days since the invasion began, Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, said the Russian army had…

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Arabs, Afghans decry ‘racist’ double standard in Ukraine media commentary

The world has been stunned by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but shock quickly gave way to indignation in other strife-torn…

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Queen Elizabeth II returns to duties after Covid scare

Queen Elizabeth II held two virtual audiences on Tuesday, Buckingham Palace said, after she was forced to cancel engagements last…

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UK warns Putin of indefinite sanctions, war crimes

The UK government warned Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his commanders in Ukraine could face prosecution for war…

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Israelis, Arabs, Iranians in harrowing exodus from Ukraine

Israelis, Iranians and Tunisians landed back in their home countries Tuesday to the tearful relief of relatives, as evacuations of…

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At least 17 feared dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide

At least 17 people are feared dead after a landslide trapped dozens of workers inside a Myanmar jade mine, sources…

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PUTIN’S BLITZ Putin carpet-bombs Kharkiv killing nine and injuring 37 as he sends 3-mile convoy towards Kyiv despite peace talks

RUSSIA has unleashed a civilian slaughter with a devastating missile and rocket bombardment – as two-faced Kremlin officials met with…

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US downplays Putin nuclear mobilization

President Joe Biden and other top US officials played down the threat of Russia’s “dangerous” nuclear mobilization Monday as the…

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Finland to debate NATO petition in parliament

Finnish MPs will debate how to handle a petition calling for a vote on NATO membership on Tuesday as a…

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‘Liveable future’ at risk, UN climate report warns

A landmark UN report warned Monday that time had nearly run out to ensure a “liveable future” for all, detailing…

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