Andriy Zagorodnyuk warns of full-scale war in case of invasion.

External forces inflaming tensions, complicating efforts for peace in Africa, says African Union commissioner.

Xi Jinping discusses bilateral, international issues with Sadyr Japarov, Andrzej Duda, Halimah Yacob, Alberto Fernandez.

Nikolaou Katsika was correspondent for state news agency AMNA.

Committee set up to review the issue, present recommendations in next summit.

Naftali Bennett, Joe Biden also talk about Iran, Russia-Ukraine tension over phone.

At least 47,888 people displaced by storm, says national disaster management agency.

Opportunities to encourage Chinese foreign direct investment in Argentina will also be discussed.

Pakistani prime minister holds wide-ranging talks with Chinese president in Beijing, says Pakistani Foreign Ministry.

Bennett says Iran remains biggest threat to Israel.

Italy has the most natural gas in Europe with 10 billion cubic meters (47%), Germany follows with 8.7 billion cubic meters.

Journalists work for ARK News in Erbil.

Move comes shortly before protests by Kais Saied’s supporters.

Iran witnesses surge in number of coronavirus infections.

Demonstrators chant ‘Boycott China's genocide Olympics,’ in front of White House.

Gov't announces 2 days of national mourning.

Choguel Kokalla Maiga says France carrying out 'political, media and diplomatic terrorism against our government'.

Xi Jinping meets leaders of Egypt, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Call comes shortly after Muqtada al-Sadr’s bloc boycotted session to elect Iraq’s president.

Macky Sall succeeds DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi for 1-year term.

AU summit set to discuss decision to grant Israel observer status.

Johnson, Macron agree diplomatic solutions to current tensions must remain 'overriding priority'.

Reservist officers provide basic military, other training for volunteer civilians to counter possible military threats.

French Muslims raise eyebrows over Forum of the Islam of France's aims, question selection criteria for representatives.

Mike Pence rebukes Trump’s false claims that he had power to overturn 2020 election.

Maryland-based school registers 901,388 deaths, 76.3 million cases.

Saudi-led coalition says ‘legitimate Houthi targets’ are focus of operation.

'Thankfully, we are having a mild one,' says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

5-year-old Rayan has been stuck for days in 32-meters deep well.

Tokyo has deferred response to US, fearing impact on ties with Russia, bilateral issues, according to local media.

US news site says it deeply regrets error after headline 'inadvertently published'.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba.

Mahmoud al-Deek tells Anadolu Agency that Ottomans, Libyans had many commonalities.

‘We're pleased to confirm that active development for the next entry in the series is underway,’: US video game publisher.

'Lawlessness must end,' says Ottawa police chief.

France to lend military support following drone, missile attacks on gulf country amid escalation in Yemen war.

Thousands of Congolese fleeing to Uganda from ADF rebels' attacks on villages.

At least 21,300 asylum-seeking children were sent back to dangerous Mexican border cities, says rights group.

Political tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina have a capacity to become a global crisis.

After 19 migrants are found dead near border, Ankara accuses Athens of disregarding Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

‘We were tortured by Greek soldiers regardless of our gender,’ says Syrian migrant.

European Council chief, French, Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders hold 4-way video call on progress in relations.

Macron will have face-to-face meetings with Putin and Zelensky in a bid to de-escalate flareup at Ukrainian border.

Storm now tracking eastward, with New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts in its crosshairs.

Mustafa al-Kadhimi says intel gathered by Iraq led to Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, who was killed in US op in Syria.

Erdogan offers to bring Putin, Zelensky together to defuse crisis.

Holding postgraduate degree in economics, Stoltenberg was among 22 applicants.

Number of unemployed people rose to 6.5M last month despite December job additions being revised up strongly.

5 key advisers have resigned amid growing furor over 'Partygate' issue, Johnson's comments against opposition leader.

Under shadow of pandemic, diplomatic boycott, Winter Olympics to run until Feb 20.

Excavation must stop occasionally to prevent 'soil collapse,' says head of rescue operation.

Boris Johnson, Olaf Scholz underline need for allies to warn Moscow of repercussions in case of invasion.

Palestinians hold weekly rallies in different areas across occupied West Bank to protest illegal Jewish settlements.

Seoul to provide K9 self-propelled howitzers to Cairo.

3 more also injured as minibus runs over improvised explosive device in Jubaland state, local media reports.

Council scheduled to elect members of PLO’s Executive Committee on Feb. 6.

Sada Social, a voluntary group mentions that Facebook pulled down 1,500 posts related to Palestine in 2021.

‘Hijab is our Right’ trending on Twitter as people support girls wearing headscarf in southern Indian state of Karnataka.

Africa’s traditional partners, including Europe, US, worried about China’s expansion on continent, says director of strategic studies center.

Number of rights violations at land, sea borders increased during last 2 years, says spokesman Boris Cheshirkov.

Fawzia Yusuf Haji Adam formerly served as deputy prime minister and foreign minister.

Xi, Putin reaffirm bilateral relations, sign new gas, oil contracts at presidential meeting in Beijing.

Von der Leyen announces plans for technology embargo against Russia, does not rule out targeted sanctions against Putin.

I hope we will be friends again and reconcile, says Syrian-Armenian jeweler.

Ben Hodges says US president should visit his Turkish counterpart within 3 months.

Liz Truss says this is ‘clear and shocking evidence of Russia's unprovoked aggression’.

Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi blows himself up during raid by US special forces, says Pentagon.

Protein-based Nuvaxovid has 90% efficacy against multiple variants.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022.

Alliance’s chief stresses ‘significant movement’ of Russian military forces into Belarus over past days, calling it ‘biggest’ since Cold War.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says reciprocal measures will be announced later on Thursday.

Incident occurs in Nahrain district of northern Baghlan province, according to local media.

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says US actions further escalate situation in Europe.

Speaking to reporters ahead of Ukraine trip, Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Isaac Herzog's visit would happen 'in mid-March'.

American forces conduct counterterrorism operation in northwest Syria on Wednesday night, says President Biden.

Gunshots heard from near house surrounded by US forces.

1st reciprocal charter flights launched between 2 countries after around 2 years.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022.

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.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022.

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.