Kyiv, Moscow Trade Blame Over Failed Evacuation As Russian Assault Grinds On
Russia and Ukraine blamed each other on Saturday for a failure to provide safe passage to civilians fleeing two cities besieged and bombarded by Russian forces, on the 10th day of a war that has fuelled Europe's biggest humanitarian disaster in decades.
Putin Likens Western Sanctions To War As Russia's Ukraine Offensive Traps Civilians
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Western sanctions were akin to war on Saturday as his forces pressed on with their assault on Ukraine, where planned civilian evacuations from two besieged cities were called off.
Putin Likens Western Sanctions To War As Russian Assault Traps Ukrainian Civilians
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Western sanctions were akin to war as his forces pressed their assault on Ukraine on Saturday for a 10th day and the IMF warned the conflict would have a "severe impact" on the global economy.
On Sweden's Gotland, Ukraine War Revives Fears Of Russia
On Sweden's Gotland, Ukraine war revives fears of Russia
To Fight Its War, Russia Closing Digital Doors
To fight its war, Russia closing digital doors
Exclusive-Boeing Aims To Nearly Double 737 MAX Production By End-2023 -sources
Boeing Co has preliminary plans to boost production of its cash cow 737-family narrowbody to around 47 per month by the end of next year, as the U.S.
China Defence Spending Rise To Outpace GDP Target This Year
China will spend 7.1% more on defence this year, outpacing last year's spending hike and the government's modest economic growth forecast as Premier Li Keqiang seeks to safeguard the country's sovereignty, security and development interests.
China Plans 7.1% Defence Spending Rise This Year, Outpacing GDP Target
China will spend 7.1% more on defence this year, outpacing last year's hike and the government's modest economic growth forecast as Premier Li Keqiang seeks to safeguard the country's sovereignty, security and development interests.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Ahead Of South's Election
North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of South's election
China Pledges Peaceful Growth Of Taiwan Ties, But Opposes Foreign Interference
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged on Saturday to advance peaceful growth in relations with Taiwan and "reunification", and said his government firmly opposes any separatist activities or foreign interference, drawing a firm rebuke from Taipei.
Honduran Minister Says New Mining Restrictions Not Retroactive
The Honduran government's recent push to sharply restrict mining will not apply to existing projects, the country's environment and mining minister said on Friday, days after the ministry declared the industry harmful and pledged to cancel permits.
China Targets Slower Economic Growth As Headwinds Gather
China on Saturday targeted slower economic growth of around 5.5% this year as headwinds including an uncertain global recovery and a downturn in the country's vast property sector cast a pall on the world's second-largest economy.
N.Korea Conducts Ninth Missile Test Of The Year Ahead Of S.Korea Election
North Korea conducted its ninth weapons test of the year on Saturday, firing a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea to the east of the Korean peninsula just days before South Korea's presidential election.
Mexican Crime Reporter Killed In Zacatecas, Adding To 'Chilling' Journalist Death Toll
A Mexican journalist was shot and killed in the central state of Zacatecas on Friday, officials said, the latest in a string of assassinations of media workers this year that has piled criticism on President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's government.
Explainer-Argentina's New IMF Deal Pushes Default Fears Down The Road
Argentina has sealed a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $45 billion program, which will push looming debt payments down the road while tying the country to an agreed economic program.
Argentina Bonds Sink In Snub To $45 Billion IMF Deal
Argentine sovereign bonds tumbled some 2.3% on Friday, a day after the government struck a $45 billion staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund, a painful reminder that investors remain wary of the country's economic outlook.
Underground U.S. Groups Funnel Fighters, Medics To Ukraine
A former U.S. military linguist is arming volunteers with Russian phrases like "put your weapon down" before they head to Ukraine to fight.
Foul Play Not Suspected As Shane Warne Dies Aged 52
Foul play not suspected as Shane Warne dies aged 52
Tearful Ukrainians In Lviv Wait For Hours To Board Trains, Fleeing Russian Attacks
Thousands of people fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine waited for hours on Friday outside the railway station at the western city of Lviv to board trains heading to Poland.
Ericsson, CEO Sued In U.S. Court Over Conduct In Iraq
Swedish telecoms company Ericsson, its chief executive and chief financial officer have been named as defendants in a U.S.
Yield Curve Recession Signal Intensifies As War Fuels 'Stagflation' Fears
Recession concerns are showing up more prominently in the U.S.
Berlin Better Prepared To Handle Ukraine Refugees After Lessons Of 2015
Scenes of Ukrainian refugees arriving at Berlin railway station and Germans on the platforms waving welcome signs have stirred memories of the massive influx of mostly Middle Eastern asylum seekers who came in 2015.
Iran, UN Nuclear Watchdog Agree Way Forward But Russia May Delay Deal
Iran, UN nuclear watchdog agree way forward but Russia may delay deal
The Evolving Post-COVID U.S. Job Market In Five Charts
In the two years since the COVID-19 pandemic upended the U.S.
Blinken Defends Sanctions Tactic, Warns Of More Ukraine Suffering
Blinken defends sanctions tactic, warns of more Ukraine suffering
WFP Ramps Up Food Aid To Ukraine Amid Reports Of Severe Shortages
The World Food Programme said on Friday it is ramping up food aid to war-torn Ukraine, citing reports of severe shortages of food and water in Kyiv, the capital, and the northeastern city of Kharkiv.
Analysis-Global Banks Face Costly, Arduous Process To Exit Russia
Global banks face an arduous and costly process if they decide to close businesses in Russia, banking sources and experts say, complicating decisions over whether they should withdraw.
Analysis-Iranian Oil Could Take Months To Flow After A Nuclear Deal
A deal to limit Iran's nuclear programme would lead to sanctions on its oil sector being lifted but it could take several months for any more Iranian crude to flow, and even then it may only offer short-term respite to tight oil markets, analysts said.
China Sets Lowest GDP Target In Decades Over 'Grave' Outlook
China sets lowest GDP target in decades over 'grave' outlook
Near Ukraine Border, Western Arms Arrive Quickly And Discreetly
Near Ukraine border, Western arms arrive quickly and discreetly
