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Gazprom says Ukraine diverting Moldova gas supplies, threatens cuts
AFP, Published on 22/11/2022
» MOSCOW - Russian energy giant Gazprom said Tuesday that Ukraine was diverting natural gas supplies transiting to Moldova and threatened to curtail deliveries through a key pipeline to Europe in response.
Battling inflation 'priority' as global growth slows: OECD
AFP, Published on 22/11/2022
» PARIS - World economic growth is slowing due to decades-high inflation, the OECD said Tuesday, calling for "essential" further monetary policy tightening and "more targeted" government support.
Suspended sentence sought for German ex-Nazi camp secretary
AFP, Published on 22/11/2022
» ITZEHOE (GERMANY) - German prosecutors on Tuesday demanded a suspended sentence for a 97-year-old former Nazi concentration camp secretary in what they described as one of the country's last trials over the Holocaust.
Migrant boat docks in Crete after dramatic rescue
AFP, Published on 22/11/2022
» PALAIOCHORA (GREECE) - A rusty fishing boat carrying around 500 migrants docked at the Greek island of Crete on Tuesday after being dramatically rescued during near gale-force winds.
Danes denied by woodwork in scoreless draw with Tunisia
Reuters, Published on 22/11/2022
» AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Denmark hit the woodwork in the second half as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Tunisia in their Group D World Cup opener that smouldered and sparked, but never quite caught fire at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday.
Comoros ex-leader refuses to attend high treason trial
AFP, Published on 22/11/2022
» MORONI (COMOROS) - Comoros' former president Ahmed Abdallah Sambi did not attend the second day of his high treason trial on Tuesday, as lawyers said there were no guarantees he would be judged fairly.
Russia unveils new icebreaker in push for energy markets
AFP, Published on 22/11/2022
» SAINT PETERSBURG - President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday oversaw the launch of a new nuclear-powered icebreaker as Russia pushes to develop the Arctic and seeks new energy markets amid sanctions over Ukraine.
S.Africa's Ramaphosa leads in race for ANC president despite scandal
AFP, Published on 22/11/2022
» JOHANNESBURG - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is firmly ahead in the race for head of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), garnering more than twice as many party nominations as his sole challenger, according to a tally issued Tuesday.
S. Africa's Ramaphosa starts Charles III's first state visit as king
AFP, Published on 22/11/2022
» LONDON - King Charles III on Tuesday welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to London for the first state visit of his reign, with climate change, trade and the Commonwealth expected to be on the agenda.
Ten troops killed in jihadist attack in Chad
AFP, Published on 22/11/2022
» N'DJAMENA - Around 10 soldiers were killed and others wounded early Tuesday when jihadists attacked an army position in western Chad, the presidential office said.