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G7 urges help for Ukraine, caution on China at German meet
AFP, Published on 04/11/2022
» MüNSTER (GERMANY) - The G7 foreign ministers on Friday vowed to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia and urged caution towards China after two days of talks in Germany.
Tigray rebels accuse Ethiopia of attacks after peace deal
AFP, Published on 04/11/2022
» ADDIS ABABA - Tigrayan authorities on Friday accused Ethiopia's government of carrying out a drone strike on civilians, less than 48 hours after the warring parties signed a deal to end their bloody conflict.
French far-right MP suspended over 'back to Africa' outburst
AFP, Published on 04/11/2022
» PARIS - France's National Assembly voted Friday to sanction a far-right MP with a rare 15-day suspension and pay cut after he yelled "back to Africa" at a black colleague, a clash that drew outrage across the political spectrum.
Russia says thousands removed from Kherson daily
AFP, Published on 04/11/2022
» MOSCOW - Moscow was pushing ahead Friday with a civilian pullout from the Russian-occupied Kherson region amid a mounting Ukrainian counter-offensive, with President Vladimir Putin saying residents must be "removed" from danger zones.
Trump signals 2024 run as Democrats brace for punishing midterms
AFP, Published on 04/11/2022
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump is planning to ride a wave of Republican victories in next week's midterm elections by announcing a run for the presidency, US media reported Friday, as Democrats braced for a punishing night even in the most liberal corners of America.
Brazil roadblocks dwindle as Bolsonaro starts handover
AFP, Published on 04/11/2022
» SAO PAULO: Brazilian police said Friday they have nearly finished clearing hundreds of roadblocks by supporters of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who have been protesting since his election loss to veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
COP unlikely to meet Africa's climate needs
AFP, Published on 04/11/2022
» PARIS: It is being billed as the "African COP" but scientists and campaigners on the continent least responsible for climate change fear the UN summit that begins on Sunday in Egypt will once again leave them sidelined.
Twitter mass layoffs begin as Musk slashes costs
Published on 04/11/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: Thousands of Twitter employees were ordered to stay home on Friday to await a bracing round of layoffs that could see half of the payroll axed as new owner Elon Musk launches his major overhaul of the company.
Fifa rebuked over 'focus on football' message
AFP, Published on 04/11/2022
» LAUSANNE, Switzerland: Fifa has called on teams at the World Cup in Qatar to "focus on football" and stop "handing out moral lessons" in a message that received a sharp rebuke from Amnesty International.
US job growth still robust
Published on 04/11/2022
» WASHINGTON: US businesses reported strong hiring and wage increases in October although the unemployment rate climbed, offering a mixed picture as Federal Reserve officials debate how long to extend their campaign to curb elevated inflation.