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Russia pulling back some troops in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions of Ukraine - governors 01 Apr 2022 - 02:04 pm

Russia is pulling back some of its forces in the northern Ukrainian regions of Kyiv and Chernihiv, the two regions' governors said on...

Italy ends COVID-19 state of emergency, curbs to be lifted gradually 01 Apr 2022 - 02:00 pm

ROME- Italy on Friday began to phase out its COVID-19 restrictions, ending a state of emergency public authorities declared more than two years...

World heritage at risk amid Ukraine war, UN cultural agency says 01 Apr 2022 - 01:54 pm

PARIS- Dozens of valuable churches, historical sites and museums have been damaged by the war in Ukraine, the United Nations' cultural agency said...

Russia eases some curbs on transferring money abroad 01 Apr 2022 - 01:49 pm

Russia's central bank said on Friday it was softening restrictions on foreign fund transfers for individuals for a six-month period. The bank said...

Sri Lanka lifts curfew after violent protests over economic crisis 01 Apr 2022 - 01:39 pm

COLOMBO- Police in Sri Lanka's capital lifted a curfew on Friday after protests in which dozens of people were arrested and injured near...

S.Korea likely to lift outdoor mask mandate, most COVID curbs this month 01 Apr 2022 - 12:18 pm

SEOUL- South Korea said on Friday it would further relax its social distancing rules next week and possibly scrap most pandemic-related curbs later...

As Shanghai expands COVID lockdown, life on hold in city of 26 million 01 Apr 2022 - 10:12 am

SHANGHAI- China's commercial hub of Shanghai ground to halt on Friday after the government locked down most of the city's 26 million residents...

Biden to release of 1 mln barrels of oil a day to ease US pump prices 31 Mar 2022 - 11:53 pm

WASHINGTON- President Joe Biden on Thursday will announce the release of 1 million barrels of oil a day for the next six months...

Russia cannot be constructive partner at G20 table -Canada PM 31 Mar 2022 - 11:47 pm

OTTAWA- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday that Russia cannot be a constructive partner in the G20, a group composed of...

IAEA says it is preparing to send mission to Chernobyl after Russian pullout 31 Mar 2022 - 09:54 pm

VIENNA- The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Thursday it is preparing to send a mission to the radioactive waste facilities at Chernobyl after...

Sri Lanka police fire tear gas at protesters angered by economic crisis 31 Mar 2022 - 09:51 pm

COLOMBO- Police in Sri Lanka’s main city of Colombo fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse hundreds of protesters on Thursday,...

Pakistan PM faces no confidence vote as opposition gets support 31 Mar 2022 - 08:59 pm

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said he will face a no-confidence vote on Sunday amid reports that the opposition has garnered the numbers...

Ukraine says most Russian forces have left Chernobyl nuclear plant, cites radiation concerns 31 Mar 2022 - 08:21 pm

LVIV, Ukraine- The Ukrainian state nuclear company said on Thursday most of the Russian forces that occupied the Chernobyl nuclear power station after...

CIA director tests positive for COVID -agency 31 Mar 2022 - 07:58 pm

WASHINGTON- CIA Director William Burns has tested positive for COVID-19 and will work from home and quarantine for five days before returning to...

Russia to give $1.2 billion to help domestic airlines and flights 31 Mar 2022 - 07:35 pm

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia would provide domestic airlines with 100 billion roubles ($1.25 billion) in support to help them...

Russia bars more top EU officials in response to sanctions 31 Mar 2022 - 07:31 pm

LONDON- Russia said on Thursday it had greatly expanded the number of European Union officials, lawmakers, public figures and journalists barred from Russia...

Germany plans to relax COVID quarantine rules as cases soar 31 Mar 2022 - 06:53 pm

BERLIN:Germany plans to end mandatory quarantine for most people who catch COVID-19, the health ministry proposed on Thursday, as numbers isolating with the...