Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, April 11, 2022.

‘I believe that Mehmet Oz will be one most able to win the General Election,’ former US president says.

Lawmakers want president to step down after ongoing anti-government protests.

26 Ukrainians, including 12 soldiers, 14 civilians, released by Russia, says Ukraine's deputy prime minister.

Government also decides to establish working group to protect rights of displaced Ukrainians.

Talks suspended last month because of key sticking points between Iran, US.

Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio says move was ‘another gesture to show support to the Ukrainian people’.

Mimi Reinhardt helped save hundreds of Jews during World War II.

Situation around Ukraine-Poland border town Rzeszow fluctuates, local authorities say.

Aliyev speaks to Russian president over phone, discusses normalization of relations with Armenia.

Natural crater has been burning for 5 decades, emitting harmful gas to atmosphere.

152 Russian aircraft, 137 helicopters, 722 tanks, 1,911 armored vehicles destroyed, says Ukrainian military.

Children in Donetsk, Kyiv, Kharkiv regions most affected, says Ukraine's Office of Prosecutor General.

1st round in French elections kicks off, with voters both firm and undecided in choice of candidate.

Attackers burned 13 motorcycles, several houses, says official.

When tyranny launches aggression … action must be taken immediately,’ Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.

Col.-Gen. says Russia ready to open additional corridors in any direction.

British prime minister pledges increased economic and military support to Ukraine.

174 lawmakers vote in favor of resolution, 2 more than the required 172.

Discovery of mass graves common in war-torn Libya.

Tunisian court slaps lawmaker with 3-month jail term.

Anti-Daesh/ISIS coalition says 2 missiles targeted US base.

Civilians subjected to various humiliations, harsh treatment, fingerprints taken, says Vadim Boychenko.

Voters to decide among 12 candidates in 1st round on Sunday, 2 finalists to face off in 2nd round on April 24.

Roskomnadzor requests Google to explain reasons for blocking parliamentary channel DumaTV.

‘An absolutely picture perfect launch,’ says SpaceX.

EU vows to provide more funding for Ukrainian economy, armed forces.

'I am the dream and the hope of the slave,' says Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Lawmakers call on Biden to aid Ukraine with 'greater range of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) capabilities,' including TB-2s.

People can evacuate from city of Mariupol by private transport, says deputy prime minister.

Tomb is just 2nd Hellenistic structure unearthed in excavations underway around historical train station since 2018.

Al-Hol camp is home to families of suspected Daesh/ISIS members.

151 Russian aircraft, 136 helicopters, 705 tanks, 1,895 armored vehicles, 335 artillery systems destroyed, Ukrainian General Staff claims.

Hulusi Akar, Lorenzo Guerini, Ben Wallace meet in Istanbul to discuss relations, NATO, Ukraine.

Dependence on Russian gas varies by country; Germany, Italy importing highest volumes, agency says.

Hajj open to those younger than 65, fully vaccinated, authorities announce after 2 years of coronavirus restrictions.

Yemen's president cedes powers to Presidential Leadership Council consist of 7 deputy chairmen to govern country during transitional period.

Russian Defense Ministry suspects Kyiv rejected earlier agreed exchange because 'something is wrong' with Russian prisoners of war.

Bloc’s latest sanctions package against Russia will not yet include ban on Russian oil export, says foreign policy chief.

State Department official highlights Ankara's support for Ukraine, calling it 'important deterrent to malign influence'.

Igor Konashenkov says Russia also destroys number of Ukrainian military objects, equipment.

Christine Lagarde says she remains 'reasonably mild,' will work from home until full recovery.

Ongoing conflict exposes many shades of pro- and anti-Russian views of top presidential hopefuls.

150 Russian planes, 135 helicopters, 698 tanks destroyed, says Ukrainian army.

Under upgraded pact, 99% of New Zealand's wood, paper trade to China now tariff-free.

German spy agency BND intercepted radio messages that prove atrocities in Ukraine, according to Der Spiegel magazine.

Turkish defense chief says virtual meeting with Bulgarian, Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Georgian defense ministers was productive.

Ukraine’s need for more air defense systems, anti-tank weapons to be addressed, says Jens Stoltenberg.

Aliyev, Pashinyan also decided to convene Joint Border Commission, says European Council president after 3-way meeting in Brussels.

He shows Ukrainian flag, saying it came from ‘martyred’ city of Bucha.

Ukrainian president says Russia targeting fuel storage, food storage, agricultural equipment, mining fields.

Jens Stoltenberg speaks to media ahead of NATO foreign ministers meeting.

More than half of diplomats expelled after release of 'horrifying' footage from Ukrainian city of Bucha.

Canada’s Joly says world ‘closely looking at China’s actions,’ Wang says Beijing will continue to play constructive role.

'Being here with you brings back so many good memories,' US president says as he welcomes Obama back.

Local, foreign journalists continue to risk their lives to report from ground zero of war amid Russian attacks.

Sanctions have had a crippling impact, says Liz Truss at joint news conference with Polish counterpart Zbigniew Rau in Warsaw.

'Our actions send a message today to criminals that you cannot hide on the darknet or their forums,' says Treasury head.

State of emergency declared after huge crowd gathered outside President Rajapaksa’s residence over economic crisis in country.

Deterring Putin from war in Ukraine by US would have required commitment of American military forces, says Mark Milley.

Embassy was temporarily moved to Ukraine's Chernivtsi city to operate as logistics center for evacuation amid Russia-Ukraine war.

Yair Lapid’s remarks come during his visit to Greek capital Athens.

Sultana Tafadar slams France over ban on advocates wearing hijab in court, hijab restriction in sports competitions.

Russian Defense Ministry says Ukraine prepares new staged videos in Kyiv region, cities of Sumy, Konotop.

No travel restrictions apply to those coming from countries on green list.

Expulsion related to country's national security, says foreign minister.

'One should not negotiate with criminals, one should fight them,' says Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.

UNICEF and UNMAS release statement marking International Mine Awareness Day.

Move comes ahead of no-confidence vote on Wednesday.

Ukrainian president urges Kyiv-Moscow meeting to discuss their differences at presidential level.

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.

Antony Blinken says visuals from Bucha suggest atrocities not 'random act of a rogue unit'.

'In light of Putin's criminal invasion of Ukraine, absolutely right we explore all domestic energy sources,' says official.

Meeting focused on latest developments in wider Eastern Mediterranean region, say media reports.

EU foreign policy chief accuses Russian diplomats of 'engaging in activities contrary to their diplomatic status'.

Russian envoy to Stockholm summoned to Foreign Ministry amid Russia’s war on Ukraine, says top Swedish diplomat.

Russian president says he predicts global food crisis triggered by sanctions against Moscow.

'Targeting and murdering civilians is war crime,' says NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

Main needs of displaced include cash, medicine, and healthcare services, says International Organization for Migration.

Germany hosts international conference to garner support for Moldova, which is facing refugee crisis, financial and security challenges due to war in Ukraine.

Transport prices up 10.3% year-on-year in March, largest contributor of annual inflation in country.

Vitali Klitschko tells UN forum for mayors that Russia is conducting war against Ukraine's civilians.

Over 11,500 people killed in Bosnian capital in what is described as longest military siege in modern history.

4 killed after explosion in aluminum factory in southeastern Guangdong province on Sunday, local media reports.

Ukraine to provide ‘maximum access’ to journalists to see what happened in Bucha, other cities, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Founded in 1949 with 12 members, alliance now includes 30 members.

Attack coincides with Russian airstrikes on southern Idlib.

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.

Ukraine's authorities claim retaking entire Kyiv region, including Irpin, Bucha, Hostomel, with war entering 40th day.

French president describes pictures from Kyiv as 'unbearable' and 'extremely shocking'.

147 Russian planes, 134 helicopters, 647 tanks destroyed, says Ukrainian army.

264 children also injured since beginning of war, according to Prosecutor General's Office.

Patriot stationed in Cagayan province facing south of Taiwan as US-Philippines continue 'largest-ever' joint military drill across Luzon island.

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

Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan sent advice to president to dissolve country’s parliament.

Over 6.5M eligible voters to elect president, members of country's 250-seat parliament, local authorities in Serbia.

Russian Defense Ministry says Ankara requested full support on evacuation of civilians, foreign nationals.

Turkiye became most dominant state among NATO members, says Dmitriy Peskov.

‘The enemy is also conducting reconnaissance using unmanned aerial vehicles,’ says Ukrainian General Staff.