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West says next step ‘up to Putin’ on Ukraine ceasefire
AFP, Published on 12/03/2025
» KYIV - Kyiv’s Western allies upped the pressure on Russia on Wednesday to respond to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan, after Ukraine backed the proposal aimed at ending the three-year war.
Captain of cargo ship in North Sea collision is Russian
AFP, Published on 12/03/2025
» LONDON - The arrested captain of a cargo ship that hit a stationary tanker in the North Sea causing a huge blaze is a Russian national, the ship's owner told AFP Wednesday.
Ex-Philippine leader Duterte bound for Hague over ICC drug war case
AFP, Published on 12/03/2025
» MANILA — Lawyers for former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, who is bound for The Hague following his arrest on an International Criminal Court warrant tied to his deadly crackdown on drugs, filed a petition Wednesday demanding he be sent back to Manila.
Pakistan to launch 'full-scale' operation to free train hostages
AFP, Published on 12/03/2025
» SIBI — Pakistan security forces were set to launch a "full-scale operation" on Wednesday to free train passengers taken hostage by militants, including suicide bombers, officials said.
Liverpool loses to PSG in Champions League, Bayern thrash Leverkusen
AFP, Published on 12/03/2025
» PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) held their nerve to beat Liverpool 4-1 on penalties and reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday after their tie finished one-apiece on aggregate, while Bayern Munich saw off Bayer Leverkusen to complete a 5-0 win over both legs.
Stock markets extend losses over US tariffs, recession fears
AFP, Published on 12/03/2025
» NEW YORK - Global stock markets extended losses on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump waffled on the size of tariffs he will levy on Canadian steel, aggravating concerns his trade policies could push the United States toward recession.
Macron urges allies to plan 'credible security guarantees' for Ukraine
AFP, Published on 12/03/2025
» PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday called on military chiefs from across Europe and beyond to draw up a plan "to define credible security guarantees" for Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire, the presidency said.
Trump doubles down on Canada trade war with major tariff hike
AFP, Published on 12/03/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum Tuesday, while threatening to "shut down" the country's auto industry and saying the best way to end the trade war is for Washington's ally to be absorbed into the United States.
Dozens freed, hundreds still held hostage in deadly Pakistan train siege
AFP, Published on 12/03/2025
» MACH (PAKISTAN) - Pakistani troops freed dozens of train passengers taken hostage by armed militants in the country's southwest on Tuesday, with hundreds more still being held in the deadly siege.
Far-right Romania politician loses appeal against presidential vote ban
AFP, Published on 12/03/2025
» BUCHAREST - Romanian far-right politician Calin Georgescu on Tuesday lost an appeal against a decision barring him from standing in the country's presidential election re-run, as hundreds protested outside the court.