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Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:15:05 +0300
Protesters in Sri Lanka enter prime minister's office, demand he quit
It comes hours after president flees country amid protests over economic crisis.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:13:56 +0300
COVID-19 deaths in UK surpass 200,000
Coronavirus case levels were at their highest since April, says Office for National Statistics.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:12:58 +0300
OECD unemployment rate at lowest since 2001
Figure hits 5% in May, unchanged from month ago.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:11:27 +0300
EU welcomes UN bid to extend cross-border aid to NW Syria
EU urges UN Security Council 'to uphold commitment to renew resolution' in December 'to ensure cross border assistance' in winter: Joint statement.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:10:19 +0300
China's exports jump 17.9% in June
Imports rise at slower pace, up 1% from year ago, customs data shows.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:08:34 +0300
French court sentences ex-Rwandan official to 20 years for role in 1994 genocide
Laurent Bucyibaruta is highest-ranking official to have been found guilty in France of acts of genocide and complicity in genocide.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:57:14 +0300
Geopolitical situation leads Kazakhstan to diversify energy routes
Disruption in transporting oil to Black Sea via Caspian Pipeline Consortium has led Kazakhstan to explore reliable options.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:55:51 +0300
Global oil supply up in June: International Energy Agency
Higher prices, deteriorating economic environment start to take their toll on oil demand, says IEA.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:54:36 +0300
German broadcaster Deutsche Welle loses case against Palestinian journalist
Maram Salim was sacked from Germany’s international broadcaster over alleged anti-Semitic comments.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:53:11 +0300
Twitter sues Elon Musk after termination of $44B acquisition deal
Legal action in Delaware court comes days after Tesla CEO announced he was backing out of deal to purchase social media company.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:52:01 +0300
Sri Lankan president flees country on military aircraft: Reports
Gotabaya Rajapaksa headed to Maldives, according to several reports citing unnamed local officials.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:50:31 +0300
Armenian foundations in Türkiye welcome growing momentum of 'normalization process'
Optimism among Armenian community in Türkiye keeps growing following recent phone talk between Turkish, Armenian leaders.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:49:26 +0300
Russia opens criminal case against opposition figure Ilya Yashin: Lawyer
Yashin is accused of spreading ‘false information’ about Russian army, says his lawyer.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:48:17 +0300
US provides $1.7 billion to Ukraine for health, humanitarian assistance
Aid came from World Bank, USAID, says Ukrainian prime minister.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:46:08 +0300
Former Trump adviser John Bolton admits to planning foreign coups
'It takes a lot of work,' Bolton says during CNN interview.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:44:53 +0300
Russia’s Putin alters Tatarstan leader's official title
Rustam Minnikhanov not referred to as president in official communication for 1st time.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:43:37 +0300
UN Security Council agrees to extend Syria cross-border aid for 6 months
Agreement comes after Russia vetoed 1-year mandate; aid groups, UN chief have warned 6-month timeframe insufficient.

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:00:02 +0300
Press agenda on July 13
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:28:23 +0300
YPG/PKK recruited 221 child soldiers in Syria: UN report
Report covers period from January to December 2021.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:26:49 +0300
5 towns evacuated as wildfire rages in western Spain
Fire coincides with fierce heatwave expected to last until at least Friday.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:23:09 +0300
Oil declines as China renews COVID-19 restrictions
Markets wait for signs from US president's Saudi Arabia visit.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:20:45 +0300
UK military killed over 50 detainees, unarmed men in Afghanistan, investigation finds
BBC’s Panorama program which is to be aired on Tuesday to reveal ‘newly obtained evidence’ into allegations.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:18:54 +0300
Russia confirms 1st case of monkeypox
Man returning from travel around Europe tests positive for monkeypox.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:15:56 +0300
Millions face severe hunger worldwide, Red Cross warns
Russia-Ukraine war contributes to sharp increase in fuel, fertilizer, food prices, says International Committee of the Red Cross.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:14:18 +0300
Türkiye to host meeting with Russia, Ukraine, UN on shipment of grain
Ukrainian grain stuck due blockade of Black Sea ports has led to food shortage, price rise.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:12:51 +0300
Russian, Turkish, Iranian presidents to meet in Tehran next week
Leaders to also hold bilateral meetings on sidelines of Astana format talks.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:10:38 +0300
India projected to surpass China as most populous country in 2023: UN report
Global population is expected to reach 8B in November 2022, says report.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:08:27 +0300
Ukrainians evacuating frontline Donetsk villages under heavy Russian shelling
Footages recorded by Anadolu Agency team on ground show evacuation in war-torn villages of Ukraine.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:06:11 +0300
World in major energy crisis: International Energy Agency head
World has never faced such a big energy crisis, says Fatih Birol.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:03:15 +0300
Thousands protest in North Macedonia over EU membership compromise
Demonstrators demand no ultimatum for membership in bloc over country’s dispute with Bulgaria.

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:19:53 +0300
Twitter shoots back at Elon Musk over termination of $44B deal
'Twitter will...take all measures required to close the transaction,’ says social media giant.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 18:30:15 +0300
Ukraine war reminds Europe of Srebrenica genocide, say EU officials
'In Srebrenica, Europe failed and we are faced with our shame,' foreign policy chief, commissioner say in joint statement.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 18:29:00 +0300
Suspected terrorist explosion in northern Togo kills 7 children
Explosion may join list of terrorist attacks recently, and is second one to be deadly.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 18:25:57 +0300
US president pledges to ‘reorient’ relations with Saudi Arabia
Joe Biden will be first US president to fly from Israel to Saudi port city of Jeddah, he says.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 18:13:50 +0300
Biden sends 'warmest greetings' to Muslims for Eid al-Adha holiday
'Jill and I wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday filled with community, celebration, compassion,' says US president.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 18:11:55 +0300
Former Mexican President Luis Echeverria Alvarez dead at 100
Echeverria oversaw some of the most infamous cases of state repression in Mexico’s history.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:30:26 +0300
Nearly 1M Muslims complete Hajj pilgrimage
Hajj ritual is 5th pillar of Islamic faith, Muslims required to perform it at least once in their life if they have means to do so.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:29:12 +0300
Iran says US-Israel joint defense pact will fuel regional tensions
US, Israel are reportedly pushing Arab states to join alliance against Iran.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:27:11 +0300
YPG/PKK terror group supporters hold demonstration in Sweden
Demonstrators in Stockholm protest Sweden's NATO membership bid, deal with Türkiye.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:25:00 +0300
UK defense secretary rules himself out of leadership race
Ben Wallace was a favorite among party members, with ex-Chancellor Rishi Sunak now considered among new favorites.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:23:00 +0300
Russia continues airstrikes targeting Ukraine's Donetsk region
Shopping mall, humanitarian aid center, playground, some other buildings damaged in Druzhkivka city.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:22:30 +0300
Sri Lankan president to resign next week after mass protests
Decision comes hours after protesters break through police barricades, enter president's residence in capital Colombo.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:21:06 +0300
Sudan’s leading general calls for dialogue amid anti-military protests
Challenges that surround Sudan, nation require everyone to work together, says army chief.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:19:13 +0300
Sri Lankan premier offers resignation amid political, economic chaos
Wickremesinghe requests president to form all-party government, his office says, after thousands of protesters storm president’s residence.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:17:20 +0300
Srebrenica genocide 'one of biggest war crimes in Europe': Czech premier
Europe is witnessing similar scenario of civilian killings in Ukraine war, says Petr Fiala.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:13:00 +0300
Turkish officials mark Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha
Muslims across world celebrating Eid al-Adha, or Feast of the Sacrifice, marking pivotal moment from holy scriptures for Prophet Ibrahim.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:10:00 +0300
Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Adha holiday
Billions of Muslims all over the globe mark day one of 4-day religious holiday.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:08:00 +0300
Elon Musk pulling out of $44 billion Twitter deal
Twitter says it will sue Musk to complete merger.

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:05:00 +0300
French Catholic Church pays reparations to 6 victims of child sexual abuse
Remaining 730 victims to be compensated in coming weeks of summer, says local daily.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:57:07 +0300
UK’s premier Johnson resigns, says he will continue until new leader is in place
Boris Johnson’s resignation comes after 2 days of political storm, resignations in London.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:55:38 +0300
Swedish premier criticizes MPs for posing with symbols of PKK terror group
This is 'extremely inappropriate,' says Magdalena Andersson, reminding PKK is designated terror group in Sweden, EU.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:52:21 +0300
27 years after Srebrenica genocide, father to be laid to rest with sons
Remains of father found in 2 mass graves, funeral ceremony to be held on July 11.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:50:24 +0300
Afghans have no good memories of ‘major non-NATO’ ally status: Taliban
Interim Afghan gov't responds to Biden administration’s move to rescind Afghanistan’s ‘major non-NATO ally’ designation.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:47:53 +0300
Russia-Ukraine war 'not a war of democracy vs autocracy': N.Zealand's premier
Jacinda Ardern also opposes pressuring pacific nations to pick sides in relations with other countries.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:46:29 +0300
War-driven inflation has pushed 71M people in poverty, says UN
Impact on poverty rates drastically faster than shock of COVID-19 pandemic, says UN Development Program.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:41:24 +0300
Japan’s Shinzo Abe dead at 67 after being shot at election campaign
Former premier succumbed to injuries after he was attacked during an election campaign event in western Japan.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:32:02 +0300
Japanese ex-premier Abe in ‘critical condition’, says prime minister
Shinzo Abe, 67, was delivering election campaigns speech when he was shot at from behind.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:41:45 +0300
Spain's annual inflation rate hits 37-year high
Country's annual inflation rate reaches 10.2% in June.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:39:51 +0300
Iran rejects G7 statement as ‘baseless, unjust’
G7 leaders issues scathing statement on Iran following their summit in Germany.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:35:25 +0300
Sweden says will work closely with Türkiye on extradition of criminals
‘If three parties are sitting in a room and wanting to agree, then you can go ahead with it,’ says Swedish premier.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:30:40 +0300
US boosting presence in Europe: President
Joe Biden describes NATO gathering in Madrid as 'history making summit'.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:29:15 +0300
Time running out to save children bearing brunt of Myanmar junta’s violence: UN
Junta's coup, push for control has taken enormous toll on kids, hundreds killed, maimed, arbitrarily arrested, says UN.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:25:53 +0300
NATO officially invites Finland, Sweden to become members of alliance
Stoltenberg thanks Türkiye, Finland, Sweden for accepting his invitation 'to engage in negotiations to find a united way forward'.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:24:22 +0300
Moscow slams Russian diplomats' expulsion from Bulgaria
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova says step taken at behest of external forces.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:22:27 +0300
North silent as South Korea seeks prior notice on dam water release
Seoul on alert as water levels rise due to rains in North Korea.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:16:12 +0300
OECD secretary-general salutes Turkish educational achievements over past 2 decades
‘Türkiye significantly improved school enrolments and outcomes, particularly for upper secondary students & girls,’ says organization’s secretary-general.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:15:01 +0300
Russia’s foreign minister confirms Argentina on track to become BRICS member
Sergey Lavrov confirms South American nation on track to become member of regional bloc alongside Iran.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:21:30 +0300
NATO leaders begin summit sessions in Madrid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address leaders, says NATO chief.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:18:40 +0300
Türkiye, Sweden, Finland sign memorandum on Nordic countries' NATO bids
Breakthrough comes after 4-way talks in Madrid.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:21:17 +0300
Finland, Sweden accession to be 'unprecedentedly quick,' says NATO chief
Nordic countries could be part of alliance within 'few weeks,' says Stoltenberg in his doorstep remarks.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:02:47 +0300
Press agenda on June 29
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:28:15 +0300
The geopolitics of Turkish inflation
A prolonged period of inflation could lead to severe social unrest in the West.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:26:28 +0300
Russia uses energy as weapon, diversifying suppliers a must: NATO chief
At same time, we must not swap one dependency for another, says Jens Stoltenberg.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:24:42 +0300
Scotland to hold 2nd independence referendum next year
Purpose of referendum is ‘to ascertain views of people of Scotland on whether or not Scotland should be an independent country,’ first minister says.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:21:26 +0300
Russia issues Estonia travel warning over goods ban
Estonia set to prohibit export of certain goods to Russia, even for individuals, with fines, jail terms for violators.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:19:52 +0300
Troops in NATO's eastern flank come close to 10,000
Germany, US and UK among countries that provide most troops, says NATO.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:18:32 +0300
Kremlin criticizes NATO plans to increase high-readiness forces
Spokesman says NATO's expansion has been ongoing for at least 2 decades ‘and this creeping expansion has its continuation.’

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:16:19 +0300
UN committee urges probe into migrant deaths at Morocco-Spain border
NGOs say 37 people died on Friday trying to cross into Spanish enclave of Melilla.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:12:35 +0300
Türkiye, NATO, Finland, Sweden begin 4-way talks in Madrid
Nordic countries' NATO bids, Türkiye's concerns to be discussed in meeting on sidelines of NATO summit.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:40:11 +0300
ECB decisive on inflation target of 2%
If inflation outlook does not improve, ECB to have sufficient information to move faster, says European Central Bank head.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:40:26 +0300
Turkish defense firm to donate 3 TB2 drones to Ukraine
Baykar’s move comes after Ukrainian crowdfunding campaign raises enough money to buy several unmanned aerial vehicles.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:38:06 +0300
Working group established on Trans-Caspian East-West Corridor
Group, established at suggestion of Türkiye, to increase capacity and efficiency of corridor, says Turkish transport and infrastructure minister.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:04:05 +0300
Press agenda on June 28
Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:29:43 +0300
Spain’s progressive government blames ‘mafias’ for deaths on border
NGOs say 37 migrants were killed trying to cross land border from Morocco into Spain.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:27:07 +0300
Russian missiles hit shopping mall in Ukraine with over 1,000 people inside, Zelenskyy says
Mall in Kremenchuk on fire, impossible to imagine number of victims: Ukrainian president.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:23:41 +0300
Russia expels 8 Greek diplomats
Foreign Ministry summons Greek Ambassador Ekaterini Nassika, protests Athens' 'confrontational course'.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:21:38 +0300
China asks G7 to bring ‘real money, projects to benefit people’
Allegations that Belt and Road Initiative has created debt trap ‘is false proposition,’ says Foreign Ministry spokesman.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:18:07 +0300
Russian president to make 1st visits abroad since start of Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin to travel to Tajikistan on Tuesday, to visit Turkmenistan on Wednesday.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:15:32 +0300
Sweden takes Türkiye’s terrorism-related concerns seriously: Foreign minister
Both countries can find common ground by respecting each other’s opinions, says Ann Linde.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:13:04 +0300
China gives Ethiopia 10M COVID-19 vaccine doses
China ‘will stand firmly with Ethiopia and other African countries to embody everlasting spirit of China-Africa friendship,’ says ambassador.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:06:35 +0300
24 killed in DR Congo attacks, 15 missing: Monitor
Suspected ADF rebels attacked, torched several villages in Beni region, according to local group.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:03:24 +0300
Azerbaijan’s president, OIC chief discuss promotion of Islamic solidarity
Meeting held on sidelines of Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers in Baku.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:00:53 +0300
Water woes grip hills, remote areas of Bangladesh
59% of Bangladeshis have access to safe drinking water while 39% have access to safe sanitation.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:58:36 +0300
1 killed in knife attack at German asylum shelter
Attacker reportedly knocked on doors at shelter in southern Germany late Sunday, stabbed anyone who answered.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:55:16 +0300
South Sudanese demand more food aid to address unprecedented levels of hunger
Gap left by World Food Program’s suspension of food aid huge, government has no option but to care for its citizens, says official.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:52:35 +0300
What to expect from NATO's Madrid summit
Ukraine-Russia war, Finland, Sweden membership bids, new strategic concept on agenda.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:48:29 +0300
African Union calls for probe after dozens die at Morocco-Spain land border
AUC chairperson expresses 'deep shock, concern' over 'violent treatment' of African migrants attempting to cross border.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:44:41 +0300
At least 5 killed, hundreds injured as stand collapses during bullfight in Colombia
Over 500 people injured as wooden stand lined with spectators collapses during Corraleja bullfight festival in El Espinal.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:41:04 +0300
G7 promises Ukraine military, financial support for 'as long as it takes'
Top global economies plan to hit Moscow with more sanctions, other measures such as tariff hikes, price cap on Russian oil.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:00:29 +0300
Press agenda on June 27
Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, June 27, 2022.



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