Price increase in natural gas led to surging fertilizer prices, says World Bank, IMF, WFP, WTO.

Ukrainian military had earlier claimed that it struck warship with 2 missiles.

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Helsinki must 'very carefully' analyze situation as it shares long border with Russia, says Prime Minister Sanna Marin.

Fumio Kishida, Serdar Berdimuhamedov speak about response to Ukraine situation, need for global energy stability.

Many Ukrainians not happy with Vatican plans for Way of the Cross procession.

158 Russian aircraft, 739 tanks, 358 artillery systems destroyed, Ukrainian General Staff claims.

Pilot turbine will be first grid-connected floating wind turbine in Spain.

Falcons dive down to take meat pieces from Nibras Suleiman's head without injuring him.

Group of demonstrators in Krakow describe situation in Ukraine as 'horrible'.

While US officially abandons mind control program in 1964, there is ample evidence that spy agencies continue experimenting with project.

Train staffers call off strike for overtime, retirement benefits after rail minister assures that their demands will be met.

Prime Minister Andersson intends to apply for membership during bloc's 2-day meeting in Madrid on June 29-30, reports SvD.

Investigation remains underway.

Russia’s ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine to continue as planned, says President Vladimir Putin.

Kyiv expects support of international community to end war, punish criminals, says Iryna Venediktova.

Official says many hospitals in Ukraine lack electricity, medical supplies to treat chronic diseases.

Thermal cup sounds alarm during routine check, prompting investigation.

Russia-Ukraine war, lockdowns in China again disrupt global trade, organization says.

They say democracy is at stake and they trust Macron over Le Pen to lead country.

US Department of Agriculture to provide up to $700M funding through new biofuel producer program.

Finance Ministry says pandemic, Russia war has made payment of $51B 'impossible'.

Washington had asked its non-emergency consulate staff, their families to leave COVID-19-hit Shanghai.

Special trains running from Krakow Glowny station take refugees to other cities in Europe.

Vessels led by nuclear-powered USS Abraham Lincoln seen for first time since 2017 in international waters off South Korea.

State Department also warns Americans to reconsider travel to China.

'Your attention should be focused on Europe,' says Indian top diplomat Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

Annual prices for energy, gasoline, natural gas, electricity up 32%, 48%, 21.6%, 11.1% respectively, Labor Department says.

No residential area under threat, says fire department.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says Ukraine needs more military support to defend itself against Russia’s aggression.

Defense Ministry says it was hit by high-precision sea-based Kalibr missiles near central Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

Lawmakers from ousted premier Imran Khan's party resign from parliament.

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‘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.