By Estelle Shirbon LONDON (Reuters) – Princes William and Harry walked side by side behind their grandmother Queen Elizabeth’s coffin on Wednesday, a scene reminiscent of when, as boys 25 …
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End of the COVID-19 pandemic is in sight – WHO chief
by Reutersby ReutersBy Manas Mishra (Reuters) -The world has never been in a better position to end the COVID-19 pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, urging nations …
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New Hampshire Republicans pick far-right candidate to challenge U.S. Senator Hassan
by Reutersby ReutersBy Andy Sullivan and Makini Brice WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New Hampshire Republicans chose far-right candidate Don Bolduc to take on Democratic U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan in November’s election, Edison Research …
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UK inviting North Korea to send envoy to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral – source
by Reutersby ReutersLONDON (Reuters) -Britain is inviting a representative from North Korea to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday, but Afghanistan, Syria and Venezuela will not be given an invite, a foreign …
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Armenia, Azerbaijan clash again after deadly fighting
by Reutersby ReutersBy Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber TBILISI (Reuters) -New clashes erupted between Azerbaijan and Armenia on Wednesday as international peace efforts intensified a day after the ex-Soviet republics witnessed the deadliest violence since …
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Ukraine leader views wrecked frontline town as Russian forces dig in
by Reutersby ReutersBy Tom Balmforth IZIUM, Ukraine (Reuters) – Ukraine said it was trying to extend a counter offensive in the east as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made a surprise visit to a …
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French court fines Yemenia Airways for 2009 crash
by Reutersby ReutersPARIS (Reuters) – A French court on Wednesday said Yemenia Airways was guilty of involuntary homicide linked to a 2009 plane crash that killed 152, a court spokesperson told Reuters …
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Kremlin says Ukraine’s NATO ambitions remain a threat to Russia
by Reutersby ReutersMOSCOW (Reuters) -The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Ukraine’s ongoing ambitions to join the Western NATO military alliance presented a threat to Russia’s security and highlighted the necessity for Russia …
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Former U.S. governor held meetings in Russia where Americans remained jailed
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON/MOSCOW (Reuters) -Former Governor Bill Richardson, who has privately worked to secure the release of American detainees abroad, has held meetings this week in Russia, where WNBA star Brittney Griner …
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PM says 105 Armenian soldiers killed in clashes with Azerbaijan
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) -Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said 105 Armenian service personnel had died in clashes with Azerbaijan over the last two days, the Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday. Armenia …
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Ukraine seals gas supply deal with US for winter – Interfax quotes PM
by Reutersby ReutersKYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine has reached an agreement with the United States on the supply of 2 billion cubic metres of natural gas over the fourth quarter of 2022 and …
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Sweden’s right-wing opposition leads election as 98% of districts counted
by Reutersby ReutersSTOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden’s right-wing opposition on Wednesday held on to a narrow lead over the ruling centre-left bloc as counting neared the end after Sunday’s close-fought vote for parliament, …
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EU lays out energy crisis plan, says solidarity with Ukraine unshakeable
by Reutersby ReutersBy Yves Herman and Gabriela Baczynska STRASBOURG (Reuters) -The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a series of proposals to curb the energy price spike that has rocked Europe in the …
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As Britain shuts down for Queen’s funeral, thousands face disruption
by Reutersby ReutersBy Sachin Ravikumar and Humza Jilani LONDON (Reuters) – While Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday will be observed across Britain, thousands of people face cancelled doctor appointments, closed food banks …
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Taliban, Pakistani forces clash along border, casualties reported
by Reutersby ReutersKABUL (Reuters) – Taliban and Pakistani security forces exchanged fire along the after Pakistani soldiers tried to erect a military structure on the Afghan-Pakistani border, causing multiple casualties on both …
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Moderna open to supplying COVID vaccines to China, CEO says
by Reutersby ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) -Moderna Inc has held talks with the Chinese government about supplying COVID-19 vaccines, but no decision has yet been made, CEO Stephane Bancel told Reuters on Wednesday. As …
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U.S. hosting talks with union, railroads to avert shutdown
by Reutersby ReutersBy David Shepardson and Lisa Baertlein (Reuters) – U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is hosting talks in Washington on Wednesday with freight railroad and union officials aimed at heading off …
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Guests call out burkini ban at Tunisian hotels as discriminatory
by Reutersby ReutersBy Layli Foroudi (Reuters) – On the second day of her stay at the Marriott Hotel in Sousse, Jannette Mensi waded into the swimming pool only to be told by …
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U.S. may announce new military aid package for Ukraine within days -White House
by Reutersby ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration is likely to announce a fresh military aid package for Ukraine in “coming days,” the White House said on Tuesday. “I do think you’ll …
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Armenia cites ‘clear risk’ Azerbaijan clashes could escalate into war
by Reutersby ReutersBy Guy Faulconbridge LONDON (Reuters) -Armenia said on Wednesday there was a risk that deadly clashes with Azerbaijan could escalate into war, calling on big powers to pay more attention …
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Ten killed in air strikes on capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region – hospital
by Reutersby ReutersNAIROBI (Reuters) -A second day of air strikes against the capital of Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region killed 10 people on Wednesday, hospital officials said, while local forces accused troops from …
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Ukraine military successes may widen winter sowing area- farm ministry
by Reutersby ReutersKYIV (Reuters) – The successes of the Ukrainian army, which has liberated a significant territory in the northeast and south of Ukraine, may improve the forecasts of the winter sowing …
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One hurt as package explodes at university in Boston -police
by Reutersby Reuters(Reuters) -A 45-year-old employee of Boston’s Northeastern University was injured on Tuesday when a package delivered to the school exploded while he was handling it, police said, adding that a …
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Kremlin says other regions besides Europe willing to buy Russian gas
by Reutersby Reuters(This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine.) MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin played down the impact of lost gas sales …
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Lula’s lead over Bolsonaro slips 2 points for Brazil election -poll
by Reutersby ReutersSAO PAULO (Reuters) – Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s lead over incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro has narrowed to 8 percentage points from 10 ahead of the October …