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Tue, 05 Apr 2022 22:05:11 +0300
France removes Turkiye from COVID-19 orange list
No travel restrictions apply to those coming from countries on green list.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 22:03:49 +0300
Italy expels 30 Russian diplomats
Expulsion related to country's national security, says foreign minister.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 22:02:19 +0300
'Nobody negotiated with Hitler': Poland rebukes France's Macron for talks with Putin
'One should not negotiate with criminals, one should fight them,' says Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 22:00:21 +0300
Explosive remnants kill, maim 519 children in Iraq: UNICEF
UNICEF and UNMAS release statement marking International Mine Awareness Day.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:58:48 +0300
Kuwaiti government resigns amid standoff with parliament
Move comes ahead of no-confidence vote on Wednesday.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:57:15 +0300
Zelenskyy calls Bucha killings 'genocide', vows to bring those responsible to justice
Ukrainian president urges Kyiv-Moscow meeting to discuss their differences at presidential level.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:52:40 +0300
The American origins of Putin's Ukraine narrative
Like the US convinced its citizens to support its invasion of Iraq, Putin has used Russia's historical experiences to design a narrative convincing to large swaths of the Russian populace.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:50:51 +0300
US top diplomat departs for NATO meeting in wake of Bucha atrocities
Antony Blinken says visuals from Bucha suggest atrocities not 'random act of a rogue unit'.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:49:25 +0300
UK government orders new scientific review into fracking
'In light of Putin's criminal invasion of Ukraine, absolutely right we explore all domestic energy sources,' says official.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:47:57 +0300
Greece, Israel, Cypriot Greek administration foreign ministers tripartite meeting held in Athens
Meeting focused on latest developments in wider Eastern Mediterranean region, say media reports.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:46:05 +0300
EU declares several Russian diplomats persona non grata
EU foreign policy chief accuses Russian diplomats of 'engaging in activities contrary to their diplomatic status'.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:44:43 +0300
Sweden expels 3 Russian diplomats over alleged war crimes
Russian envoy to Stockholm summoned to Foreign Ministry amid Russia’s war on Ukraine, says top Swedish diplomat.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:43:32 +0300
Putin instructs government to monitor food exports to ‘unfriendly’ countries
Russian president says he predicts global food crisis triggered by sanctions against Moscow.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:41:32 +0300
Civilian killings in Bucha, Ukraine show 'unbearable brutality': NATO
'Targeting and murdering civilians is war crime,' says NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:39:26 +0300
Over 7.1M in Ukraine internally displaced by war: UN
Main needs of displaced include cash, medicine, and healthcare services, says International Organization for Migration.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:36:29 +0300
EU countries pledge strong support for Moldova amid Ukraine crisis
Germany hosts international conference to garner support for Moldova, which is facing refugee crisis, financial and security challenges due to war in Ukraine.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:34:16 +0300
Philippines' inflation hits government target amid high fuel prices
Transport prices up 10.3% year-on-year in March, largest contributor of annual inflation in country.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:31:06 +0300
Kyiv mayor calls for support, arms, more sanctions on Russia
Vitali Klitschko tells UN forum for mayors that Russia is conducting war against Ukraine's civilians.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:28:42 +0300
Sarajevo marks 30th anniversary of siege with memories still alive
Over 11,500 people killed in Bosnian capital in what is described as longest military siege in modern history.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:25:01 +0300
Fears of ‘liquid aluminum leak’ after factory explosion in China: Report
4 killed after explosion in aluminum factory in southeastern Guangdong province on Sunday, local media reports.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:33:13 +0300
Every Russian will learn the truth about Bucha, says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
Ukraine to provide ‘maximum access’ to journalists to see what happened in Bucha, other cities, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:01:09 +0300
Press agenda on April 05
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:27:17 +0300
NATO marks 73rd anniversary as Europe faces security challenges
Founded in 1949 with 12 members, alliance now includes 30 members.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:25:40 +0300
Regime shelling kills 3 children in Syria’s Idlib
Attack coincides with Russian airstrikes on southern Idlib.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:24:24 +0300
Spanish prime minister calls to investigate Russia for ‘genocide’
Pedro Sanchez is one of first world leaders to use term as images from Bucha purport to show civilian bodies lying in streets after Russian withdrawal.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:23:05 +0300
War map changes as Russian forces withdraw from some Ukrainian cities
Ukraine's authorities claim retaking entire Kyiv region, including Irpin, Bucha, Hostomel, with war entering 40th day.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:21:31 +0300
Macron accuses Russian army of war crimes, calls for new sanctions on Moscow
French president describes pictures from Kyiv as 'unbearable' and 'extremely shocking'.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:19:31 +0300
Ukraine says 18,300 Russian soldiers killed in war
147 Russian planes, 134 helicopters, 647 tanks destroyed, says Ukrainian army.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:17:26 +0300
161 children killed in Russian attacks, says Ukraine’s prosecutor office
264 children also injured since beginning of war, according to Prosecutor General's Office.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:14:18 +0300
US deploys Patriot missile system to Philippines: Report
Patriot stationed in Cagayan province facing south of Taiwan as US-Philippines continue 'largest-ever' joint military drill across Luzon island.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:06:09 +0300
Press agenda on April 04
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Monday, April 4, 2022.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:39:06 +0300
Pakistan’s president approves dissolution of National Assembly
Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan sent advice to president to dissolve country’s parliament.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:37:12 +0300
President Vucic voices hope for victory as Serbs head for polls
Over 6.5M eligible voters to elect president, members of country's 250-seat parliament, local authorities in Serbia.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:35:23 +0300
Humanitarian corridor opened in Ukraine’s Mariupol at request of Turkish president
Russian Defense Ministry says Ankara requested full support on evacuation of civilians, foreign nationals.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:33:37 +0300
Turkiye is significant regional power: Kremlin
Turkiye became most dominant state among NATO members, says Dmitriy Peskov.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:32:19 +0300
Intensity of Russia's missile strikes has decreased: Ukraine
‘The enemy is also conducting reconnaissance using unmanned aerial vehicles,’ says Ukrainian General Staff.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:30:48 +0300
Macron vows to fight divisive forces of far-right during campaign rally
President-candidate appealed for united France in only rally ahead of next week’s elections.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:28:53 +0300
Civilians found dead with tied hands in Ukraine’s Bucha: Presidential adviser
‘These people were not in the military. They had no weapons,’ says adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:26:03 +0300
Turkish charities in Uganda increase generosity during Ramadan
Charities buying tons of rice, maize flour to distribute among less fortunate.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:24:43 +0300
French interior minister's Ramadan greeting message draws ire
Gerald Darmanin defends message, denounces 'ordinary racism' for tweet.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:23:32 +0300
Top Turkish, Pakistani diplomats discuss latest developments in Pakistan
Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks with Shah Mahmood Qureshi over phone.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:21:39 +0300
Iraq completes measures for electric linkage with Turkiye
Turkiye will provide Iraq with 500 megawatts of electricity, according to Iraqi authorities.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:18:59 +0300
US repatriates Guantanamo prisoner to Algeria
Sufyan Barhumi was held in Guantanamo Bay for over 20 years.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:17:22 +0300
20 killed in terror attack on gold mine in Burkina Faso
Unknown number injured in attack, say local media reports.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:16:01 +0300
125 irregular migrants rescued off Libyan coast
Bodies of 11 migrants found, says Libyan migration foundation.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:14:03 +0300
1 killed, 24 injured in explosion at entertainment venue in Azerbaijani capital
Gas lead fingered in explosion, says Internal Ministry spokesman.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:12:14 +0300
Lithuania completely ends Russian gas imports
Baltic state first EU nation from Gazprom's supply countries to gain independence from Russian gas supplies: Energy minister.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:10:35 +0300
'Russia-Ukraine talks progressed enough for direct contacts between leaders'
Russian, Ukrainian leaders highly likely to meet in Turkiye, says Ukrainian negotiator, according to local media.

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:05:39 +0300
Russia says it hits oil refinery, fuel depots near Ukraine's Odessa
Oil refinery, 3 depots providing fuel to Ukrainian army hit with high-precision sea, air-launched missiles, according to Russian Defense Ministry.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:38:13 +0300
Turkiye affected by global economic challenges: President
'Extreme increases in global commodity prices, especially energy and food, are affecting us, as well,' says President Erdogan.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:37:09 +0300
2 Ukrainian military airstrips hit with high-precision missiles, says Russia
2 Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopters, 24 drones also downed, reports Russian news agency Tass, citing Defense Ministry.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:36:00 +0300
Turkish ship carrying humanitarian aid arrives in Lebanon
3rd aid ship carrying 58 truckloads of humanitarian aid reaches Port of Tripoli.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:35:00 +0300
US urges Yemen’s warring rivals to adhere to UN truce
Washington urges rivals to work on securing lasting cease-fire in Yemen.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:33:44 +0300
Missing Ukrainian photojournalist found dead near Kyiv
Body of Maks Levin, who went missing on March 13, found near village of Guta Mezhygirska, says top Ukrainian official.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:32:36 +0300
US president wishes Muslims 'Ramadan Kareem'
'As the Holy Qur’an teaches, 'whoever does even an atom’s weight of good will see its results,’'' says Joe Biden.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:30:18 +0300
UN Human Rights Council adopts resolutions against Israel, in favor of Palestine
3 of 35 resolutions at Council’s first meeting in 2022 concern Israel, Palestine.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:10:30 +0300
Some Russian metals banned from British warehouses
Metals include copper, lead and aluminum, London Metal Exchange says.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:09:15 +0300
Ukraine's airstrike on Russian fuel depot jeopardizes peace talks: Kremlin
Spokesman says gas supplies will not be halted on Friday if European contractors refuse to open ruble accounts in Russian banks.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:07:07 +0300
Islamophobic group plans provocative barbecues near Dutch mosques
Previous PEGIDA barbecues near mosques have included the roasting of pork, a food prohibited under Islam.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:05:41 +0300
Russia plans to capture one-third of Ukraine, says Poland's premier
Moscow wants to strengthen its position on negotiating table, says Mateusz Morawiecki.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:04:03 +0300
'Satire': Rights groups deride Assad regime's new anti-torture law
New law whitewashes decades of violations by regime known for actions amounting to crimes against humanity, groups say.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:02:04 +0300
Germany approves shipment of armed vehicles to Ukraine: report
Government grants permit to Czech Republic to send nearly 60 infantry fighting vehicles, which were previously owned by Germany, to Ukraine.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:59:08 +0300
Turkiye can help evacuate civilians, wounded in Ukraine's Mariupol: Defense minister
Hulusi Akar urges cease-fire between Russia, Ukraine as soon as possible to prevent further loss of life, ensure peace and stability.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:57:03 +0300
Pope apologizes to Canada's indigenous peoples for abuses in residential schools
'I ask for forgiveness from God for this reprehensible conduct by some members of the Church,' says Pope Francis.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:51:47 +0300
Russia says Ukrainian helicopters hit oil refinery
Fire broke out due to explosion at oil refinery after strike near Ukrainian border, says Belgorod governor.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:50:06 +0300
5 children killed as unexploded shell detonates in Afghanistan
2 more children wounded in incident in southern Helmand province.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:48:38 +0300
Latvian parliament bans Russian military symbols 'Z', 'V'
Public events at Soviet war memorials also banned in former Baltic Soviet state.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 20:49:50 +0300
8 killed in Serbia coal mine accident
Rescue operation is ongoing, miners remain trapped underground.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 20:48:44 +0300
Ukraine giving up territories for peace deal ‘political suicide’: Envoy to UN
Partition of Ukraine or secession of separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk ‘impossible,’ says Sergiy Kyslytsya.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 20:47:18 +0300
Australia not just sending prayers to Ukraine but guns as well: Premier Morrison
Canberra sending modern weapons, including Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle, to Kyiv to fight against Russia.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 20:45:03 +0300
Will Smith resigns from film academy after slapping Chris Rock
‘My actions … were shocking, painful, and inexcusable,’ says Smith.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 20:43:33 +0300
Nations vow to step up action on climate, environment at OECD meeting
Environment ministers pledge to do more to curb biodiversity loss, address plastic pollution in declaration.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:32:02 +0300
Ramadan starts Saturday in most Arab nations, few to fast Sunday
Oman, Morocco, Jordan to start fasting Sunday.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:29:22 +0300
UN says it recorded 1,276, civilian deaths in Ukraine but toll much higher
More than 4 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia began military operation Feb. 24, says UN Refugee Agency.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 09:02:24 +0300
Press agenda on April 02
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:33:53 +0300
France bans heated, air-conditioned terraces
Famed outdoor terraces of restaurants, cafes, bars face decree to fight climate change.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:30:51 +0300
Azerbaijan reaffirms desire for peace with Armenia ahead of Brussels meeting
President Ilham Aliyev hoping for productive discussions with Armenian counterpart Pashinyan in April 6 talks.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:29:06 +0300
UK government sanctions Russian state media, ‘propagandists’
Russian general known as ‘butcher of Mariupol’ among targeted in new list of 14 sanctions.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:25:19 +0300
Turkish president aims to bring Ukrainian, Russian counterparts together
Erdogan says Ankara is open to becoming a guarantor state for Ukrainian security, but says details should be clarified.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:23:28 +0300
Russia to halt gas exports if payments not made in rubles: Putin
Foreign buyers need to open ruble accounts to pay for Russian gas from April 1.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:21:39 +0300
Japan rules out withdrawing from energy projects with Russia
Tokyo's crude oil, LNG imports from Russia in 2021 were around 3.6% and 8.8%, respectively.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:20:07 +0300
Major steps ongoing to normalize ties with Saudi Arabia: Turkish foreign minister
Turkish prosecutor asks court to finalize proceedings in Saudi journalist's 2018 murder trial, transfer case to Riyadh.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:17:32 +0300
Turkiye's role in progress towards peace in Ukraine
Turkiye's regional prominence in the Black Sea region, and substantial strategic and commercial ties with Russia and Ukraine have given it an advantage in facilitating peace talks between the two countries.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:13:30 +0300
German doctors on strike for better wages and conditions
Hospital doctors are demanding 5.5% pay raise, changes to long shifts, on-call working arrangements.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:11:33 +0300
Armenia says ‘ready’ for peace with Azerbaijan ahead of talks in EU capital
Yerevan 'ready to immediately launch peace talks,' says Armenian prime minister.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:13:07 +0300
Russia-Ukraine war causing economic slowdown: Report
European bank expects Ukraine's economy to contract by 20% and Russia's by 10% this year.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:05:18 +0300
Actor Will Smith ‘refused’ to leave Oscars after slapping Chris Rock
Disciplinary proceedings against Smith initiated 'for violations of Academy’s Standards of Conduct,' say Oscar organizers.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:01:25 +0300
Russia to stage independence referendum in Kherson region, says Ukraine
Russian missile-armed ships in Black Sea pose threat to Ukraine, says Ukraine army.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:58:22 +0300
Ukraine's president urges ban of Russian vessels from int'l ports
We need new sanctions against Russia, Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Australian federal parliament.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:55:22 +0300
Iran decries new US sanctions on its missile program
US announces new round of sanctions on Iran's missile program.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:01:57 +0300
Press agenda on March 31
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:42:55 +0300
US intends to provide Ukraine with further $500M in aid, Biden tells Zelenskyy
2 leaders discuss US efforts with allies to 'identify additional capabilities' to help Ukraine, says White House.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:41:44 +0300
Turkish Embassy condemns deadly attack in Israel
‘We extend our condolences to families of those who lost their lives in Bnei Brak, as well as to the Government and people of Israel’.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:40:48 +0300
WHO unveils 10-year strategy for genomic surveillance of pathogens
Before COVID-19, few countries did their own genomic surveillance of organisms that cause diseases, says WHO.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:38:36 +0300
Ukrainian president urges Norway to impose 'stronger' sanctions on Russia
‘The stronger the sanctions packages are going to be, the faster we will bring back the pace’ Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:36:51 +0300
Swift population growth, climate change aggravate water crisis in Africa
Lack of water sources also lead to spread of diseases, says UN report.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:35:29 +0300
Pakistan’s premier loses another key ally ahead of no-trust vote
Muttahida Qaumi Movement quits ruling alliance to support no-confidence motion against Imran Khan.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:22:35 +0300
Germany willing to become guarantor state for Ukraine peace
Chancellor Scholz, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discussed issue in recent phone calls, says government spokesman.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:20:39 +0300
Rubles for gas switch will take time: Kremlin
Russia will not immediately demand that buyers pay for its gas exports in rubles, says Peskov.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:18:46 +0300
'Ukraine sees future as part of European family'
Mayor of Ukrainian capital dismisses reports of Russian withdrawal, pointing to 'huge explosions' and continued death.



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