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EU slaps sanctions on top Russia officials, banks, trade

Saturday, 25 February 2023, 12:57 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

The European Union agreed Saturday to impose new sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine targeting more officials and organizations accused of supporting the war, spreading propaganda or...

People across the world gather to mark war anniversary

Saturday, 25 February 2023, 05:04 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

World landmarks were lit up in the colors of Ukraine’s national flag as people across the globe threw their support behind the country Friday on the anniversary of...

Journalist Maurizio Costanzo dies, aged 84

Friday, 24 February 2023, 13:55 Last update: about 5 years ago

Italian journalist and TV presenter Maurizio Costanzo has died, Italian media report. He was 84 years old. Born in Rome in 1938, Costanzo anchored several radio and television shows,...

Harvey Weinstein gets 16 more years for rape, sexual assault

Friday, 24 February 2023, 07:47 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

A Los Angeles judge on Thursday sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 16 more years in prison after a jury convicted him of the rape and sexual assault of an Italian actor and model,...

Ukraine leader pledges push for victory on war anniversary

Friday, 24 February 2023, 07:45 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Ukraine’s president pledged to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukrainians on Friday marked the somber first anniversary of the Russian invasion that changed their...

Death toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000

Friday, 24 February 2023, 07:44 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit parts of Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6 continues to rise as more bodies are retrieved from the rubble of demolished buildings. A magnitude 6.4...

UN approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine

Friday, 24 February 2023, 07:42 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

The U.N. General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution Thursday that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and withdraw its forces, sending a strong message on the eve of the first...

Teacher stabbed to death by high school student in France

Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 13:37 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

A teacher was stabbed to death Wednesday in southwestern France by a high school student, according to French authorities and media reports. The student has been arrested by police, the...

Biden to rally allies as Ukraine war gets more complicated

Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 07:56 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

 President Joe Biden is set to consult with allies from NATO's eastern flank in Poland on Tuesday as the Russian invasion of Ukraine edges toward an even more complicated...

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