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More than 50,000 Russians killed in Ukrainian ‘meat grinder’: Report

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 13:29
The rate of casualties accelerated last year as inexperienced troops arrived on the front lines.

How well could Iran defend itself against a potential Israeli attack?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 13:05
Iran operates a wide variety of missile defence batteries at different ranges that aim to defend against aerial strikes.

European court rules drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s name can’t be trademarked

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 12:13
Colombia's most feared drug baron, who was shot dead in 1993, earned billions from smuggling cocaine to the US.

Why is Germany maintaining economic ties with China?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 12:03
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been on a three-day visit to China in a bid to shore up economic ties.

Myanmar Army on the Ropes

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 12:00
People & Power gets special access to a pivotal moment in the fight against the military government in Myanmar.

Ukraine says 13 killed in Russian missile attack on Chernihiv

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 11:44
Ukraine's Zelenskyy reiterates plea to Western countries for air defence systems after attack that also wounded dozens.

Iran’s Raisi reiterates warnings as Israel mulls response to air attack

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 11:31
As the world calls for calm, President Raisi vows 'slightest attack' will be met with a 'strong and fierce response'.

Columbia president faces anti-Semitism Congress hearing: What’s at stake?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:24
Previous hearings led to the resignation of Harvard and UPenn bosses. Now Columbia's Minouche Shafik is in line of fire.

Croatians vote in election pitting PM Plenkovic against President Milanovic

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:02
Exit polls expected minutes after voting ends at 7pm (17:00 GMT), with official results due in the coming days.

Paedophiles could lose parental rights under new law

Education - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:02
It comes after the BBC reported a mum's fight to stop her ex-husband getting access to their child.

Iraq’s dangerous balancing act between Iran and the US

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:54
Iraqi PM al-Sudani's visit to Washington came as its neighbour Iran attacked Israel, raising fears of regional conflict.

Flooding in Dubai after a year’s worth of rain falls in hours

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:34
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates was hit by flooding that submerged roads and vehicles and caused flights to divert.

US seeks new mechanism to monitor North Korean sanctions

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:10
Washington looking for alternatives after Russia effectively halted UN monitoring mission.

Dubai reels from flood chaos as record rains lash UAE

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:09
Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation, flooding roads and Dubai's international airport.

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 194

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 08:11
At least 20 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on homes in Rafah, Maghazi and Gaza City since Tuesday.

Dubai submerged in floods as UAE gets over a year’s worth of rain in hours

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 06:47
By the end of Tuesday, more than 142mm (5.59 inches) of rain had soaked Dubai over 24 hours.

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest amid heatwave

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 06:08
Military also pardons 3,000 prisoners to mark this year's traditional New Year holiday.

China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 04:39
Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun talk South China Sea, Taiwan, North Korea and Ukraine in wide-ranging discussion.

Solomon Islanders vote in election that could shape ties with China

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 04:38
Voting under way in Solomon Islands election which is being closely watched by Australia, China and the United States.

Biden calls for higher taxes on the rich on visit to Pennsylvania hometown

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 04:32
US president blasts rival Donald Trump as an out-of-touch elitist on visit to key battleground state.

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