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Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:57:07 +0300
Death toll from Semeru volcano eruption in Indonesia rises to 48
Nearly 10,000 people moved out of nearby areas on Java island.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:11:30 +0300
Press agenda on December 14
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:49:50 +0300
Vast lithium reserves to transform Afghanistan from aid to trade economy
Similar to oil, lithium fast becoming strategic product due to its usage in batteries and non-conventional energy products.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:47:34 +0300
Top EU diplomats focus on preventing Russia-Ukraine conflict
EU foreign ministers gather in Brussels to discuss Belarus border crisis, situation in Afghanistan.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:46:11 +0300
Death toll hits 7 in Sicily gas leak blast
4 more bodies pulled out from rubble of destroyed buildings in Ravanusa, 2 people still missing.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:43:08 +0300
Israel’s Bennett meets Abu Dhabi crown prince for Iran talks
Naftali Bennett makes first official visit by Israeli premier to UAE.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:41:52 +0300
Palestinian icon Raed Salah released from Israeli prison
Salah is staunch defender of Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:40:06 +0300
UK sees 1st death from COVID omicron variant
Britain has so far reported 3,137 cases of new omicron variant of coronavirus.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:38:53 +0300
Pakistan confirms 1st case of omicron variant
Presence of strain in 57-year-old woman from Karachi was reported on Dec. 9.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:02:47 +0300
‘Not considering’ boycott of Beijing Olympics, says South Korean president
Moon Jae-in’s remarks come week after US announced ‘diplomatic boycott’ of games scheduled for February 2022.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:01:10 +0300
EU adopts sanctions regime that allows blacklisting of Wagner Group
Top EU diplomats approve scheme to impose asset freeze, travel ban for entities, individuals involved in Mali political crisis.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:59:34 +0300
'Mayfield's dead': US city’s residents plead for help in tornado aftermath
More than 100 people estimated to have died after powerful tornado tore through city in Kentucky.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:56:11 +0300
Russian Orthodox school graduate detonates explosive device near convent
Perpetrator dies of blood loss, TASS reports citing security source.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:54:04 +0300
Volcanic eruption on Spain’s La Palma island breaks local record
Eruption has continued for 84 days, surpassing record set in 1585.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:52:16 +0300
'New sanctions on Myanmar junta welcome steps but more measures must'
World must increase sanctions on Myanmar army to cut off cash flow, access to weapons, says Burma Human Rights Network.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:03:57 +0300
Press agenda on December 13
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 20:00:10 +0300
Turkish parliament speaker congratulates Kenya on its Republic Day
Turkey values strengthening of its ties with Kenya in all areas, Sentop says in letters to Kenyan counterparts.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:59:01 +0300
UK grants 23 more licenses to French fishermen amid dispute
European Commission calls it 'important step' for full implementation of Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:57:50 +0300
Joint Uganda, DR Congo operation freed 31 hostages, militaries say
Air, artillery raids launched last month captured 34 ADF rebels in eastern DR Congo, according to joint statement.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:56:33 +0300
Bosnia's dissolution inevitable if issues cannot be solved: Serb leader
'We will only continue our path through political means,' pledges Milorad Dodik.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:53:16 +0300
Bahrain reports 1st case of omicron variant
Novel coronavirus variant detected in person traveling from abroad, says Health Ministry.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:51:19 +0300
Over 7,000 Russian mercenaries still in Libya: Official
Wagner mercenaries are main backer of Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:49:47 +0300
Pandemic pushing 500M people into extreme poverty: Reports
WHO, World Bank warn financial hardship likely to become more intense as poverty increases.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:47:33 +0300
Turkey stresses support for sovereignty, territorial integrity of Bosnia
Turkey, together with global community, will strive for Bosnia to return to its real agenda of economic development, says Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:46:21 +0300
Japan urges appropriate response from South Korea on wartime compensation issue
Japanese foreign minister calls on South Korea to take steps to solve issue of compensation of forced wartime laborers, reports Kyodo News.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:41:52 +0300
Israel to remove security protection for Netanyahu’s family
Netanyahu says he, his family are possible assassination targets.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:39:40 +0300
1st Mass held in Gulf's largest cathedral in Bahrain
There are 80,000 Catholic Christians in Bahrain, mainly from India, the Philippines.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:38:03 +0300
Kentucky tornado death toll may reach 100, governor says
State of emergency declared in southeastern US state, immediate federal emergency declaration expected.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:36:04 +0300
Tough talks ahead for Iran nuclear deal
Iran, parties to 2015 deal seek middle ground to de-escalate tensions amid ongoing nuclear crisis, expert says.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:34:43 +0300
Turkey reports 1st cases of omicron coronavirus variant
Infected people have extremely mild symptoms with no hospitalization, says health minister.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:32:35 +0300
Stratcom Summit 2021: ‘Do not leave information vacuums’
Experts discuss features of a successful communications strategy, suggesting ‘diversity in producing engaging content’.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:31:00 +0300
Georgia condemns Russia’s demand over rescinding NATO pledge to admit Ukraine, Georgia
It is Georgia’s sovereign decision to join NATO, one that is based on unwavering will of Georgian population, says Georgian Foreign Ministry.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:29:11 +0300
Red Bull's Verstappen wins F1 world title for 1st time
Verstappen overtakes his rival Hamilton on last lap in Abu Dhabi GP after security car.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:27:32 +0300
Tunisia protest group calls for rallies to mark revolution anniversary
Tunisia was birthplace of Arab Spring revolutions.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 09:47:17 +0300
Press agenda on December 12
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 19:01:07 +0300
Centrist PP party gets mandate to form coalition government in Bulgaria
President Radev reposes confidence in new government of premier-designate Petkov to 'corrrect' ex-prime minister's 'mistakes'.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:58:49 +0300
Hamas blames electrical short circuit for Lebanon camp explosion
Hamas denied reports that dozens died in blast.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:57:36 +0300
Tunisia’s Ennahda rejects attempts to abolish 2014 constitution
Movement warns against violation of constitution.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:54:24 +0300
402 Palestinians detained by Israel in November: Rights groups
66 minors and 3 women among those detained.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:51:28 +0300
Lebanese prime minister vows to hold timely parliamentary elections
Parliamentary polls scheduled to take place in March.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:49:46 +0300
After US embargo, Cambodia orders forces to dump or destroy American arms
Washington imposed embargo on Cambodia this week for 'allowing China to expand military presence'.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:47:46 +0300
UN 'appalled' amid recent surge in violence by Myanmar forces
Military's violations of human rights in Myanmar are 'alarming escalation' of violence, says UN Human Rights Office.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:45:13 +0300
COVID-19 has had ‘devastating’ impact on human rights in S. Africa: Amnesty
Global rights watchdog slams wealthier nations for stockpiling vaccines at expense of developing nations.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:43:43 +0300
UN agency calls for urgent action to address critical water needs in Somalia
2.6M people facing water shortages due to severe drought conditions in Somalia, says UNICEF.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:39:00 +0300
Turkish metropolis Istanbul hosts Stratcom Summit 2021
2-day summit kicks off in Istanbul to address policies, issues, challenges, and trends of the strategic communication ecosystem.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:37:42 +0300
EU Commission chief says ready to work with new German government
Ursula von der Leyen meets with new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Brussels.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:36:17 +0300
Disinformation became global security issue: Turkish president
Social media turned into one of the main sources of threats to modern democracy, Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells Stratcom Summit 2021 in Istanbul.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:34:41 +0300
Bomb blast kills 1, wounds 2 regional lawmakers in southern Somalia
Al-Shabaab terrorists claim responsibility for deadly attack in Jowhar, regional capital.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:32:59 +0300
At least 50 people feared dead after tornado hits US state of Kentucky
Governor of southeastern state Andy Beshear declares state of emergency after natural disaster.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 14:41:03 +0300
US approves $9.4 billion military sale to Greece
Possible sale to Greece covers MEKO class frigate modernization, 4 ships, related equipment.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 10:08:29 +0300
Trump attacks Netanyahu for congratulating Biden
Former US president says without his help, Israel might be destroyed by now.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 10:03:38 +0300
Press agenda on December 11
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:47:37 +0300
Biden asks for 'other options' if talks fail on Iran's nuclear program
Only path out of sanctions is through nuclear compliance, says White House spokeswoman.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:45:21 +0300
No one else but Ukraine can determine its future: NATO chief
Jens Stoltenberg urges Russia to de-escalate, respect Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and return to diplomacy.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:43:24 +0300
Rising energy prices unsustainable: EU chief
Ursula von der Leyen stresses Europe's future energy security "clearly depends on clean home-grown energy".

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:42:08 +0300
Fighting COVID is top priority for new government: German health minister
Government targets 30M vaccinations by Christmas to beat 4th wave of pandemic.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:39:53 +0300
UN special adviser for Libya vows to help achieve peace, stability in country
Stephanie Williams hopes to help bring about ‘consolidation of peace and progress towards a bright future’ in Libya.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:38:16 +0300
UK appeal court reverses decision to not extradite WikiLeaks founder
Julian Assange would face 18 counts of hacking US government computers, violating espionage law.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:36:06 +0300
Global crypto regulation should be comprehensive, IMF says
Uncoordinated regulatory measures may facilitate potentially destabilizing capital flows, financial institution says.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:33:49 +0300
'World's vast political landscape can't be judged by a single yardstick'
Chinese, Russian envoys in Washington say American-led ‘Summit for Democracy will stoke ideological confrontation’.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:23:41 +0300
Pilot killed in Russia helicopter crash
Crash occurred in southern Siberia, say officials.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:21:05 +0300
Bosnia unearths 10 bodies from mass grave
DNA tests being conducted to identify victims of Srebrenica genocide.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:29:19 +0300
Biden discusses Ukraine with NATO’s Eastern Europe allies
Over phone, leaders stress need for 'united, ready, resolute NATO stance' for collective defense of allies.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:27:51 +0300
Global markets focus on US inflation data
Analysts warn investors volatility in asset prices may increase.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:25:38 +0300
Turkey won't turn its back on Afghanistan, says Turkish president
Our common wish is achieving lasting peace, stability in Afghanistan, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:07:10 +0300
Press agenda on December 10
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:06:01 +0300
Black Muslim woman elected as mayor in majority white city in US, Maine
Deqa Dhalac, becomes first Black, Muslim, Somali-American mayor of South Portland on Maine's southern coast.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:04:24 +0300
French foreign minister visits Algeria to ‘relaunch’ relations
French-Algerian tensions escalated over Macron’s remarks on North African nation’s colonial past.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:02:04 +0300
Bangladesh pursues balance in military modernization efforts
Despite past heavy reliance on China, South Asian nation now expanding defense ties with Russia, UK, India, Turkey, Germany.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:58:46 +0300
Bangladeshi court sentences 20 to death for murdering student
Engineering student was killed in 2019 over Facebook posts critical of government.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:56:14 +0300
Saudi Arabia, UAE discuss regional developments, bilateral ties
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed al Nahyan confers on Mohamed bin Salman country's highest civilian award.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:54:35 +0300
Unemployment continues to fall in OECD area in October
Despite downward trend in last 6 months, rate still above pre-pandemic level: OECD.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:53:26 +0300
US Senate rejects resolution disapproving military sales to Riyadh
Joint resolution sought to block sale of $650 million worth of air-to-air missiles and related equipment to kingdom.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:52:00 +0300
'Turkey ready to mediate Russia-Ukraine tension with consent of sides'
Turkish president says country 'ready to give best support to establish channel of dialogue'.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:50:28 +0300
Indian Defense Staff chief, wife among 13 killed in copter crash
Gen. Bipin Rawat among casualties, another senior defense official currently being treated at military hospital, says Air Force.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:48:19 +0300
Olaf Scholz sworn in as Germany’s new chancellor
Parliament elects Social Democrat politician country's next chancellor, ending Angela Merkel’s historic 16-year tenure.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:46:51 +0300
Putin asks Biden for guarantees that NATO won't expand further east: Kremlin
Russia 'seriously interested' in obtaining reliable, legally fixed guarantees excluding NATO expansion in eastern direction.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:45:10 +0300
New omicron variant detected in 57 countries: WHO
WHO expects more hospitalizations due to new variant.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:09:07 +0300
Press agenda on December 8
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:40:47 +0300
EU risks becoming irrelevant without own defense: Foreign policy chief
Bloc might lose interoperability with partners if fails to invest in defense innovation, warns Josep Borrell.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:38:30 +0300
Ten months on, fighting rages in Yemen’s Marib
Since February 2021, Houthi rebels have intensified attack on oil-rich Marib province.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:36:15 +0300
Car bomb in Basra, Iraq kills 7 civilians
Explosion took place near hospital in southern Basra province, says security official.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:34:53 +0300
Germany’s Social Democrats, Greens, and FDP sign coalition agreement
Olaf Scholz set to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor after concluding coalition deal with environmentalist and liberal parties.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:32:10 +0300
Cameroonian migrant takes Greece to European court over leaving him to die at sea
18-year old Ibrahim Obbo nabbed by Greek forces after landing on Samos Island in an inflatable boat.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:28:50 +0300
China’s Wang Yi stresses ‘trust’ in ties with India
Top Chinese diplomat holds virtual meet with outgoing Indian ambassador.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:27:32 +0300
Moscow expects no breakthroughs in Putin-Biden video meeting
This is a working talk that is taking place during a very difficult period,' says Kremlin spokesman.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:24:09 +0300
Saudi Aramco sells 49% stake in natural gas pipeline network
Announcement comes five months after $12.4B lease transaction concluded in June with investors led by EIG Global Energy Partners.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:12:40 +0300
Turkey, Qatar sign 15 new agreements to develop bilateral ties
Agreements cover various areas including trade, investment, development, culture, diplomacy, health.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:05:08 +0300
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan ally to tap economic potential
At summit-level meeting, both countries unveil projects and connecting plans to integrate region.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:02:54 +0300
Press agenda on December 7
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:39:48 +0300
Global banking regulations to tighten in 2022: Fitch
Agency advises focus on risks surrounding cyber security, climate change, cryptocurrencies.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:35:09 +0300
Omicron spreading via community transmission in UK: Official
British health secretary announces there are now 336 cases of variant in country.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:43:12 +0300
Euro banknotes set for redesign by 2024
After 20 years, European Central Bank decides to revamp banknotes to make them more relatable to Europeans, says president.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:41:07 +0300
'Pakistan envisions friendly relationship with Bangladesh'
On anniversary of Maj. Shabir Sharif Shaheed’s killing, veterans recall tragic events of 1971 war.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:39:19 +0300
US gives Israel time to annex West Bank: Palestine
Israel approved construction of 1,058 settlement homes in West Bank.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:35:59 +0300
Germany’s chancellor-designate announces key Cabinet picks
Olaf Scholz names women to top posts in new, gender-balanced Cabinet.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:15:30 +0300
Migrants struggle to survive under bridge in Paris
About 200 migrants including children from African states demand shelter as cold weather sets in.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:13:03 +0300
‘Israeli soldiers render Bedouin family shelterless'
Palestinian Bedouin family with children is spending winter nights in open after Israeli soldiers demolish tents and bar sheep from grazing.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:11:11 +0300
'Turkey, Qatar should set example in delivering humanitarian aid to Afghanistan'
Int’l community needs to deliver humanitarian aid to Afghan people regardless of political motives, says Turkish foreign minister.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:09:58 +0300
Libyan court allows Haftar to run for presidency
On Wednesday, Libya’s elections commission to announce final list of candidates for Dec. 24 polls.



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