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America’s annual rate of inflation as measured by the official consumer-price index jumped again in March to 8.5%, from 7.9% in February. Inflation is being fuelled by surging energy and commodity prices. There may be some respite for consumers this month as
Politics
Following Russia’s withdrawal from northern Ukraine, the inhabitants of Kyiv, the capital, as well as other northern cities such as Sumy and Chernihiv, enjoyed a week with no shelling or rocket attacks for the first time since the war started on February 24th.
S.Korea reports 107,916 new COVID-19 cases
SEOUL, April 16 (Xinhua) -- South Korea reported 107,916 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Friday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 16,212,751, the
Russia warns West of ‘unpredictable consequences’
Russia has formally warned the US – and other allied nations – against supplying weapons to Ukraine. The warning came in a formal diplomatic note from Moscow, a
Viral: Kid takes toaster to school to serve free pop tarts, Internet lauds heartwarming gesture
A 13-year-old boy from Ohio sneaked in a toaster in his school's lunchroom to serve free pop tarts to his friends. ...
World Snooker Championship: Ronnie O'Sullivan continues quest for seventh title as he marks 30th year ...
Six-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan marks his 30th year at the Crucible with more records in his sights. ...
Investigation: U.S. D.O.D. issued contract for ‘Covid-19 Research’, three months before Covid was known to ...
The United States Department of Defense issued a contract
Boris Johnson Travels With Fortuna
I f one week could somehow sum up Boris Johnson’s chaotic premiership, this was it. Last Saturday, Johnson was feted after becoming the first G7 leader to travel to Kyiv since the Russian invasion . He was hailed by Volodymyr Zelensky, cheered by Ukrainians in
N.B.A. Playoffs Preview: Good Luck Predicting Anything
The Suns have dominated, and the Bucks are the reigning champions. But the Grizzlies, Celtics, Sixers, Nets, Heat and Golden State all have a real shot to win. ...
Covid-19: More Chinese cities impose curbs as Shanghai cases rise
Shanghai reported a record number of symptomatic Covid-19 cases on
Remembering the work of Second World War Lumberjills
Female forestry workers, known as Lumberjills, did vital work during the Second World War while the men were away fighting. Eighty years on, Michael Alexander speaks to author Joanna Foat about their legacy, including memories from Angus. ...
Chinese astronauts return to Earth after record 6 months on space station
Beijing: Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth safely on Saturday after spending a record six months aboard China’s new space station, doubling the previous stay of the country’s longest single flight in space. The Shenzhou-13 capsule carrying
Indian Embassy In Pakistan Condoles Passing Away Of Philanthropist Bilquis Bano Edhi | Mint
The Indian embassy in Pakistan on Saturday expressed condolences on the passing away of philanthropist and humanitarian Bilquis Bano Edhi in Karachi. Indian embassy in Pakistan took to Twitter to share, "high Commission of India expresses its heartfelt
Rescuers and medics attend site of Kyiv blast
Rescuers and medics were working on the site of an early morning blast on the outskirts of Kyiv, the mayor of the city, Vitali Klitschko, said in an online post. The explosion took place in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, Mr Klitschko said in a post on the
Palestinians in Jenin evoke painful past as violence flares
The latest wave of Israeli-Palestinian violence has been centered on Jenin, a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank that has long been a bastion of armed struggle against Israeli rule ...
5,000 Under Evacuation Orders as New Mexico Wildfire Rages
Douglas Siddens’ mother was among those who made it out with just the clothes on her back when a deadly, wind-fueled wildfire ripped through a mountain community in southern New Mexico. The RV park where she lived was reduced to “metal frame rails and steel
North Korea’s Kim attends parade honouring grandfather
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a massive civilian parade in the capital, Pyongyang, celebrating a milestone birth anniversary of his state-founding grandfather in which thousands marched in a choreographed display of loyalty to the Kim family, state
UN aid convoy reaches Ethiopia's conflict-hit Tigray region
ADDIS ABABA, April 16 (Xinhua) -- An additional aid convoy has entered Ethiopia's conflict-hit northernmost Tigray region, aiming to reach 43,000 people with emergency relief food and 24,000 vulnerable mothers and children with nutritionally fortified food,
New York auto show makes comeback featuring EVs
NEW YORK, April 15 (Xinhua) -- The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) staged a comeback and opened to the general public on Friday after two years of interruption amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYIAS, which dates back to 1900, scales down the exhibition
Taiwan says China's threats will only increase support for island
TAIPEI: China's military threats against Taiwan will only increase support for the island from the United States and other democracies, the foreign ministry said after China conducted drills nearby as US lawmakers visited Taipei. Beijing blamed the
Russian Funding for Tories to Putin Friendship With Le Pen: How Ukraine War Became Europe’s Moment
The continent, which
Easter holiday bus crash claims 35 lives
MUTARE, Zimbabwe (AP): A bus carrying
Anti-virus shutdowns spread as infections rise
BEIJING (AP): Anti-virus controls that have shut down some of China’s biggest cities and fuelled public irritation are spreading as infections rise, hurting a weak economy and prompting warnings of possible global shockwaves. Shanghai is easing...
President’s mass arrests ‘punitive populism’
SANTA TECLA (AP): A day after the
Russia-Ukraine war latest: Ukraine PM to head to Washington; Russian warship sunk by Ukraine missile ...
PM Denys Shmyhal expected to meet G7 and World Bank officials; senior US defence officials confirm Ukrainian missile strikes on Moskva What we know on day 52 of the invasion Russia warns US of repercussions if it sends more arms to Ukraine – reports Moskva
Stay or go? Ukrainian mayors’ agonising choice as Russia invaded
The decision to remain can inspire local people to resist, but also have deadly consequences Ukraine-Russia war – latest updates Two days before the Russian invasion, Ukraine’s deputy prime minister Iryna Vereshchuk received a call from the British ambassador
Up to 3,000 Ukraine troops killed since Russia invaded, says Zelenskiy, as battle rages in Mariupol
Ukraine president claims up to 20,000 Russian soldiers have died; reprisals from Moscow expected in wake of sinking of flagship cruiser the Moskva Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates What we know on day 52 of the invasion Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said up to
Former UK Coca-Cola boss caught taking R29m in bribes
A former Coca-Cola boss in the UK on Thursday avoided jail despite taking more than £1.5 million (R29 million) in bribes in return for channeling lucrative contracts to favoured companies. ...
