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China, Russia veto US bid at UN to punish North Korea

China and Russia on Thursday vetoed tougher United Nations sanctions against North Korea, rejecting a US effort to punish Pyongyang for testing an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Palestinian probe finds journalist 'murdered' by Israeli soldier

An Al Jazeera journalist shot dead in the occupied West Bank earlier this month was murdered in a "war crime" by an Israeli soldier, an official Palestinian investigation concluded Thursday.

Russian shelling kills nine in Kharkiv: regional governor

Nine people were killed in fresh Russian shelling on Ukraine's second city Kharkiv Thursday, a regional official said, where many have returned after Russia's attempts to capture the eastern city were repelled.

Palestinian probe finds Shireen Abu Akleh 'murdered' by Israeli soldier

An Al Jazeera journalist shot dead in the occupied West Bank earlier this month was murdered by an Israeli soldier in a "war crime", the official Palestinian investigation concluded Thursday.

Finnish PM says trust in Russia lost for 'generations' during Kyiv trip

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said Thursday during a trip to Kyiv that it would take Russia decades to repair its standing in the world after invading Ukraine.

Paris readies for Liverpool fan invasion

Around 7,000 police will be on duty to marshal fans during Saturday's Champions League final where as many as 40,000 ticketless Liverpool supporters are expected, authorities said on Thursday.

WHO assembly slams Russian attacks on Ukraine health facilities

WHO member states strongly condemned Russia's war in Ukraine and attacks on healthcare facilities in a resolution overwhelmingly adopted on Thursday, further isolating Moscow on the international stage.

Colombian police kill fugitive drug kingpin

A fugitive member of Colombia's Gulf Clan drug cartel wanted by the United States has been killed by police in the South American country, the government said Thursday.

Blinken says global order must survive China but no 'Cold War'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday for vigorous competition with China to preserve the existing global order but said the United States did not seek a "Cold War."

Shakira loses appeal, inches closer to Spanish tax fraud trial

Colombian superstar Shakira inched closer to standing trial in Spain for tax fraud after a Barcelona court dismissed an appeal from the singer, in a ruling made public Thursday.

Russian shelling kills 7 in Kharkiv: regional governor

Seven people were killed in fresh Russian shelling of Ukraine's second city Kharkiv Thursday, a regional official said, where many have returned after Russia's attempts to capture the eastern city were repelled.

Covid tests, no snow and no Russians: A strange Davos

The Swiss Alpine village of Davos greeted the world's political and corporate A-listers again, but it was not business as usual.

US will 'absolutely not' invite Venezuela's Maduro to summit

The United States said Thursday it will not invite representatives of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro or Nicaragua to next month's Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, despite Mexican-led threats to boycott if they and Cuba are excluded.

Blinken seeks China in international order, no 'Cold War'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday for vigorous competition with China to preserve the existing global order but said the United States did not seek a "Cold War."

Kore-eda tells Cannes felt 'pressure' working with Korean all-stars

Acclaimed Japanese film-maker Hirokazu Kore-eda, in competition for the Cannes Film Festival's top prize, said Thursday he felt pressure to succeed because his all-star South Korean cast probably made him the envy of Korean directors.

Party or not? Couples in Ukraine face wedding quandary

As wedding season gets under way in Ukraine despite months of war, couples are faced with a difficult choice -- celebrate their unions in style or stay discreet so as not to upset anyone.

Is Ukraine the attack helicopter's grave?

Is the war in Ukraine sounding the death knell for attack helicopters? The large number destroyed has sparked a debate among experts over whether the aircraft are under-performing or being used poorly by Russian forces.

Russian central bank slashes rate to rein in ruble

Russia's central bank cut its key interest rate Thursday following an emergency meeting, as authorities seek to rein in the ruble which has surged in value despite the conflict in Ukraine.

After long trek to Davos, Ukrainians await more Western aid

Ukraine's foreign minister, lawmakers and mayors made long journeys by car, train and plane to the Swiss Alps to convince global elites to send more help to repel Russian invaders.

Blinken to call for China to adhere to rules

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will call for China to abide by international rules as he delivers a major speech Thursday on America's relationship with its rival.

Taliban 'making women invisible' in Afghanistan: UN expert

The Taliban government's restrictions on women are aimed at making them "invisible" in Afghan society, a UN human rights observer said Thursday during a visit to the nation.

Ukraine's children of war roam rubble of eastern front

The darting eyes of the sullen boy sitting all alone on a slab of a destroyed Ukrainian apartment tower moved to the sound of shellfire.

Marcos Jr says Philippines to uphold South China Sea ruling

Philippine president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr said Thursday he would uphold an international ruling against Beijing over the disputed South China Sea, insisting he would not let China trample on Manila's maritime rights.

In a village near Kharkiv, life under constant shelling

"This is how we live, running to our cellars. Maybe we should leave," cries retired nurse Larysa Kosynets, heading for safety before Russian shells start slamming into her village near the eastern Ukraine city of Kharkiv.

Marcos says Philippines to uphold South China Sea ruling

Philippine president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr said Thursday he would uphold an international ruling against Beijing over the disputed South China Sea, insisting he would not let China trample on Manila's maritime rights.

Australia's ousted conservatives eye China hawk as leader

Australia's conservatives appear poised to install hardline China hawk Peter Dutton as the country's new opposition leader, after the party was swept from power at last weekend's election.

Western powers sound alarm on China plan for South Pacific

Western powers sounded the alarm Thursday over leaked plans to dramatically expand China's security and economic reach in the South Pacific, in what one regional leader called a thinly veiled effort to lock island states into "Beijing's orbit".

Pakistan's ex-PM Khan issues ultimatum on elections after mass rally

Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday warned the government to stage fresh elections or face more mass protests, after leading thousands of supporters to the capital Islamabad in a showdown with his political rivals.

Four bombs kill at least 16 in Afghanistan

The death toll from four bombs that ripped through minibuses and a mosque in Afghanistan has risen to at least 16, officials said Thursday, with some of the attacks claimed by the Islamic State group.

Singer Olya Polyakova fundraises for Ukraine with US tour

Her draped gown colored in the image of Ukraine's flag, artist Olya Polyakova is touring the United States to raise funds for her country's war against Russia.

Colombia says dissident guerrilla leader 'presumed dead'

Colombia's defense minister Diego Molano on Wednesday announced the "presumed death" of one of the main leaders of a dissident left-wing guerrilla group, killed earlier this month in Venezuela.

The AR-15 and America's love of military-style weapons

Time and again, America's worst mass shootings -- including the one this week at an elementary school in Texas -- have featured a common thread: the killer's use of a military-style assault rifle that is inexpensive, easy to use and deadly efficient.

Zelensky rebukes West as Russia closes in on key Ukraine city

Fierce battles raged in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, with Russian troops on the verge of encircling a key industrial city, as President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a bitter rebuke of the West for not doing enough to help Kyiv win the war.

US to urge tougher sanctions after North Korea fires likely ICBM

The United States said Wednesday it would seek new sanctions on North Korea at the United Nations after Kim Jong Un's regime fired a volley of missiles, including possibly its largest intercontinental ballistic missile.

Abbott apologizes for US baby formula shortage

A top Abbott official apologized Wednesday to US families affected by the baby formula shortage, acknowledging the manufacturer of the essential product "let you down."

Putin fast-tracks Russian citizenship in southern Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday fast-tracked citizenship for residents of two regions of Ukraine, prompting protests from Kyiv that the move violated its sovereignty.

Ousted PM Khan leads protest march to Pakistan capital

Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday arrived in the capital Islamabad with a convoy of thousands of supporters for a major rally the new government has attempted to shut down, with clashes breaking out between police and protesters.

In Davos, Ukraine says it 'badly' needs rocket systems

Ukraine's foreign minister said Wednesday his country "badly" needed multiple launch rocket systems to match Russian firepower as he pressed Western allies for heavy weapons at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alps.

Four bombs kill at least 12 in Afghanistan

Four bombs ripped through minibuses and a mosque in Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least 12 people, officials said.

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