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Quiet night in Ukraine capital even as Russia tensions flare

Monday, 28 February 2022, 10:43 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

President Vladimir Putin dramatically escalated East-West tensions by ordering Russian nuclear forces put on high alert following new crippling Western sanctions that forced his Central Bank to...

Russia booted from Eurovision Song Contest over Ukraine

Friday, 25 February 2022, 18:18 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

The European Broadcasting Union says that Russia will not be allowed an entry in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The union said in a statement Friday that given the unprecedented crisis in...

EU Parliament President calls for more sanctions on Russia

Friday, 25 February 2022, 17:46 Last update: about 6 years ago

EU Parliament President Roberta Matsola has called for further sanctions to be placed on Russia, including its exclusion from the SWIFT system. Countries have imposed a number of restrictions on...

UK warns people to stay home as it braces for 150 kmh winds

Friday, 18 February 2022, 13:17 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Millions of people in the U.K. were urged to cancel travel plans and stay indoors Friday as the second major storm this week prompted warnings of high winds and flying debris across northern...

UK's Johnson signals early end to COVID isolation rules

Wednesday, 9 February 2022, 16:07 Last update: about 6 years ago

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday that laws requiring people in England with COVID-19 to self-isolate could be lifted by the end of the month, bringing an end to all domestic...

Boris Johnson says sorry after 'partygate' report released

Monday, 31 January 2022, 17:01 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized Monday for lockdown-flouting parties in Downing Street — but insisted that he and his government can be trusted. Johnson told lawmakers...

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