2 small blasts detonated by unknown individuals damage buildings' facades in Athens.

Rapid increase in virtual asset transactions requires specific tax regime, Indian finance minister says.

2 separate attacks in southwestern provinces of Lot-et-Garonne, Toulouse target Muslims.

Viktor Orban says he plans to negotiate increase of gas deliveries from Russia to Hungary.

EU foreign policy spokesman says that human rights violations should be held accountable.

Prosecutors say suspects were involved in illegal hunting of wild animals, tried to escape from police.

Group holds news conference in Istanbul to accuse China of abuses against ethnic Uyghurs.

President Zelensky signs decree to increase size of armed forces, raise soldiers’ salaries.

Threat of full-blown civil war, new refugee crisis triggered by military coup, says rights group.

Government says decision follows increased immunity to COVID-19 in population.

Military junta functioning as criminal enterprise, says UN special rapporteur on Myanmar Tom Andrews.

Retail sales down by 5.5% month-on-month in December.

Moscow says defense systems installed in Syria to protect its soldiers in region.

UAE Defense Minister Mohammad bin Ahmed Al-Bowardi meets Turkiye's envoy Tugay Tuncer in Abu Dhabi.

'That number is much, much lower now,' says spokesman.

Hulusi Akar warns that tensions between Moscow and Kyiv pose danger of uncontrolled escalation.

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AU's Peace and Security Council revokes country's participation in all activities until constitutional order is restored.

Retired female pensioners in eastern city of Kramatorsk prepare handmade military camouflage nets, knit socks to support army.

Tsui resigns as home secretary after attending birthday bash as country was imposing strict social-distancing rules.

Bloc prefers to solve conflict between Russia and Ukraine through diplomacy.

Long-standing US embargo against Cuba 'cruel and inhumane,' says Foreign Ministry.

Loophole in amendment was used to further debase and control African Americans, says professor.

No plans for face-to-face meeting between Lavrov, Blinken, says Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman.

Buildup of methane gas causes blast at Mindeli coal mine in Tkibuli town, 3 injured miners in intensive care.

Leader of Zanzibar Anglican church describes slave trade as ‘the worst crime’.

Search on for suspects after 24-year-old policewoman, 29-year-old policeman shot dead in southwestern Germany.

In November, 3 senior Mossad officials resigned.

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Biden says his administration is mulling re-designation of Houthis as terror group following attack on UAE.

Both countries aim to boost trade volume to $100 million over next 2 years, says Turkish foreign minister.

Over 113,000 people without power in Massachusetts as blizzard dumps snow across region.

Foreign Secretary Truss accuses Russia of jeopardizing security, peace of Europe by massing forces on Ukraine’s border.

WFP says hunger rising in Yemen.

9 political parties expected to send representatives to 230-seat parliament.

Political situation in country affects everyone to some extent, says head of Muslim association in Donbas region.

Senior Tory lawmakers accuse Metropolitan Police of abuse of power in withholding information.

In 2020, UAE and Israel signed US-sponsored deal to normalize their relations.

'Islamophobia is unacceptable,' says Canadian premier on 5th anniversary of deadly Quebec city mosque rampage.

UN experts said 562 children aged between 10 and 17 years killed last year.

Country registers over 17,500 new COVID-19 cases, 34 deaths in last 24 hours, says health authority.

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UN spokesman responds to Israeli prime minister’s rejection of establishment of Palestinian state.

UNICEF says school enrolment dropped from 60% in 2020-2021 to 43% in current academic year.

Beach in eastern Thailand declared disaster-hit zone due to oil leak from underwater pipeline, say media outlets.

Man wielding box cutter pulled object from pocket in Tennessee.

14 civil rights marchers killed by British elite parachute regiment in 1972.

Third child injured in blast.

Elements of 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis repeating not only in Eurasia but in South Asia as well.

Tension between Ukraine, Russia should be defused through dialogue, says Georgian president.

Ana Luisa Garduno Juarez found dead at Temixco bar in Morales state.

Organization voices support for Kyrgyzstan’s efforts for peaceful solution to border dispute between 2 Central Asia states.

Kenya, EU kick off new bilateral negotiation on security, implementation of sustainable development goals, and trade.

A resident of northern Punjab state recently reunited with brother at Kartarpur Temple, after 74 years.

Volodymyr Zelensky, Emmanuel Macron also discuss economic agreements between Kyiv, Paris; implementation of new projects..

Ahiska Turks in Donbas region hope Turkiye's president to bring heads of Russia, Ukraine together, there will be no war.

Russian buildup 'larger in scale and scope' than anything since Cold War, says Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley.

Favoring talks, Volodymyr Zelensky says no country would send its army to defend Ukraine in case of war with Russia.

ECOWAS move comes in reaction to coup deposing nation's elected president.

Slowdown attributed to rapid withdrawal of policy support, lagging recovery of consumption amid recurrent COVID-19 outbreaks.

On Data Privacy Day, experts, rights groups speak for strict government stance, urge revised media role to ensure privacy.

'Not a lot,' says US president.

Further development of economic, cultural, humanitarian ties discussed.

Berlin’s decision to send no weapons, but 5,000 helmets to Ukraine is a big mistake, Florian Hahn says.

UN force has been on divided island since 1964 with its mandate extended every 6 months.

President says attacks carried out by dissident guerrilla groups, ELN.

Series of missile tests threaten international security, block dialogue on denuclearization, says EU spokesperson.

More than 88,800 new infections registered over past day amid spread of highly contagious omicron variant.

Weekend curfew lifted, restaurants, cinemas allowed to serve with 50% capacity, while schools still closed.

'There is no Christian blood, no Jewish blood, no Muslim blood, there is only human blood,' says Holocaust survivor.

Night clubs, live performances to resume, says government.

Moscow to decide on next course of action after evaluating US and NATO replies, says Foreign Minister Lavrov.

8 minors, 37 North African-origin, 56 sub-Saharan-origin people on board 3 vessels.

Interior Ministry accuses former US Embassy employee of attempting to sell marijuana to students.

There was no immediate comment from Tunisian authorities.

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Sergiy Korsunsky appreciates Turkiye's offer to mediate in crisis during talk at Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan.

Russian Defense Ministry says drill part of planned trainings for navy.

President not ready to delay polls, official says amid skepticism due to major unimplemented parts of 2018 peace deal.

Community leaders say they want to ensure fundamental right of education for stateless refugees.

6,732 diamonds and 2,000 pearls have an estimated value of up to $338M.

Rights group accuses government of murders, illegal arrests as Philippines moves towards elections this May.

Pontiff has declared Wednesday international day of prayers against war.

'Civilians can suffer devastating harm both in the immediate aftermath and in the long term,' says UN chief.

Made of hemp-based material, 'eco stay' gaining traction with tourists, entrepreneurs for environmental, health benefits.

EU foreign policy chief warns of ‘immediate consequences’ for partnership with Burkina Faso if constitutional order not restored.

Joe Biden will discuss regional, global issues of mutual interest with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Police looking to determine cause of explosion in Greek capital.

Parliament passes resolution amid ongoing tensions between 2 countries.

Mallam Ari, so-called leader of Daesh/ISIS in West Africa Province, neutralized in Borno state, says statement.

Another 7 injured in fight between inmates at Center for Social Reintegration in Colima state.

Russian Defense Ministry says aircraft will take part in joint combat readiness check.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022.

Increasing prosperity and stability in Albania is serving peace and stability throughout the region.

French foreign minister says EU ready to sanction Russia if there is any incursion against Ukraine.

'They reiterated their continued concern about the Russian military buildup on Ukraine’s borders,' says White House.

Local, international authorities report attacks by pro-Russian separatists in various areas around Donetsk, Luhansk regions.

Pentagon put 8,500 troops on standby for possible rapid deployment to Eastern Europe.

During videoconference organized by US president, leaders stress need for common response.

Qatar representative also attends meeting in Oslo.