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Asian markets fall and oil extends rally as Ukraine war rages
Asian markets fell further Tuesday, oil prices rallied again and nickel surged to above $100,000 as investors try to assess the impact of the Ukraine war on the world economy.
How US might help Ukraine -- without broadening the war
The United States believes Russia is digging in for a protracted war, and Washington wants to help Kyiv resist, but an overarching goal remains -- limiting the conflict to Ukraine to avoid spillover that could provoke "World War III."
Russia to open Ukraine 'humanitarian routes', but fears persist
Russia planned to open humanitarian corridors in Ukraine Tuesday for civilians to flee besieged cities, but Kyiv insisted the move was a publicity stunt and people would not be able to escape.
'Sexism exists': S.Korea feminist presidential candidate's lonely crusade
Solid political credentials, scandal-free, and an excellent debater: Sim Sang-jung is one of South Korea's most established woman politicians. But as a left-wing feminist from a minor party, she doesn't stand a chance of becoming president on Wednesday.
UN and US press South Sudan to prepare for elections
The United Nations and United States urged the leaders of South Sudan Monday to do more to prepare for elections due to be held in less than a year or risk "catastrophe."
Repression of women on rise in rebel-held Yemen
Her voice shaking, 26-year-old Balqees recounts her ordeal at a Huthi rebel checkpoint in northern Yemen, where experts say repression of women is rampant after years of civil war.
IAEA reports second Ukraine nuclear facility damaged
The International Atomic Energy Agency said Monday it has received reports of artillery shells damaging a nuclear research facility in Ukraine's besieged second city Kharkiv, but there was no "radiological consequence".
Five reasons why Ukraine has been able to stall Russian advance
Almost two weeks into the Russian invasion of their country, Ukrainian forces have managed to hold up the advance of their foes with resistance that has won plaudits from Western allies.
Russia recruiting Syrians to fight in Ukraine, Pentagon says
Russia is recruiting Syrians and other foreign fighters as it ramps up its assault on Ukraine, the Pentagon said Monday.
Hopes hinge on Ukraine escape routes as war rages
Russia said Monday it would open humanitarian corridors for civilians to flee pummelled Ukrainian cities, but Kyiv accused Moscow of making it impossible for innocent people to escape.
No deal on Ukraine escape routes as war rages
Russia said Monday it would open humanitarian corridors for civilians to flee pummelled Ukrainian cities, but Kiev accused Moscow of making it impossible for innocent people to escape.
US envoys held energy talks with Venezuela's Maduro: W.House
The White House said Monday that a US delegation held weekend talks in Venezuela with the government of President Nicolas Maduro that included a discussion of energy supplies -- as Washington looks for ways to reduce its imports of Russian oil.
UN calls for safe aid delivery to Ukraine combat zones
The United Nations needs safe passage to deliver humanitarian aid to conflict zones in Ukraine, a senior official with the organization told the Security Council on Monday.
Urban climbers scale Paris' highest tower to show solidarity with Ukraine
Two young French urban climbers on Monday scaled the tallest building in Paris with no ropes or specialist equipment in an act of solidarity with Ukraine and the courage of its people in the face of the Russian invasion.
US fails to get China to back UN text against NKorea
The United States and European allies on the United Nations Security Council failed Monday to convince China and Russia to back a text noting North Korea's "violations" of resolutions on missile technology.
Ukraine, Russia fail to agree on refugee corridors
Ukraine and Russia made tentative progress in talks Monday but failed to reach a deal on creating "humanitarian corridors" from pummelled cities, as the bloodshed from Moscow's invasion mounted.
'Make their voices heard': Turkish women fight femicide
A group of female activists prepare banners ahead of a march in Istanbul: "Keep the feminist rebellion going", reads one, "We don't have to stick to your taboos", says another.
'Hand-to-hand combat': Street battles rage on Kyiv's edge
Street battles and hand-to-hand combat. Ukrainian servicemen and fleeing residents described ferocious fighting on Kyiv's northwestern edge Monday that could soon spread to the besieged capital.
Top US, Israel diplomats meet in Riga on Ukraine, Iran
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid met Monday to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the possibility of a new agreement with Iran on limiting its nuclear programme.
Russia wants "equal rights" in Iran nuclear deal
A revived Iranian nuclear deal must secure "equal rights" for everyone involved, Russia said on Monday, after Iran asked for details of Moscow's demands for US guarantees on restoring the accord.
Ukraine rejects 'unacceptable' Russian evacuation offer
Ukraine on Monday dismissed an offer from Moscow for humanitarian corridors that would lead refugees from bombarded cities into Russia and Belarus, as fresh talks got underway with slim hopes of ending the conflict.
'Terrified' Ukrainians reach relatives in Greece
Tightly clutching her orange tabby cat to her chest, a 15-year-old girl joins hundreds of fellow Ukrainians waiting to be issued emergency refugee documents at the Greek border.
No safe corridor, just a plank for those fleeing to Kyiv
The rickety plank is barely 50 centimetres wide and half submerged in icy water, but already 10,000 people have used it to cross a river and flee Russian bombardment.
Iran seeks 'details' of Russian demands on nuclear deal
Iran said Monday it is awaiting "details" of Russia's demands for US guarantees on restoring Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, but blamed Washington for talks dragging on.
Oil soars, stocks fall on Russia crude ban talk
Stock markets fell, metals prices hit record highs and oil surged on Monday after the United States raised the prospect of an embargo on Russian crude.
Modi's party predicted to win key Indian state
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party was set for a resounding victory but a reduced majority at elections in the country's most populous state Uttar Pradesh, exit polls forecast Monday.
The 12 candidates standing in France's presidential election
France's top constitutional authority published Monday the list of the 12 candidates registered to stand in the presidential election that begins on April 10.
Ukraine rejects Russian humanitarian corridors offer
Ukraine dismissed Moscow's offer to create humanitarian corridors from several bombarded cities on Monday after it emerged that exit routes would lead refugees into Russia or Belarus.
Battleground Ukraine: Day 12 of Russia's invasion
On the 12th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine Monday, Russian forces pressed a siege of the key southern port of Mariupol and sought to increase pressure on the capital Kyiv.
The quest to seize Western assets of Russian oligarchs
Western seizures of super-yachts owned by Russian oligarchs have made headlines as Vladimir Putin's inner circle is targeted over the invasion of Ukraine, but experts warn identifying and blocking further cash and assets will prove difficult.
Russian tourists evacuated from Cuba on charter flights
About 900 Russians took chartered flights home from a Cuban resort town on Sunday as airspace bans imposed after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine complicated travel for tourists around the world.
Russia boycotts UN court hearing on Ukraine invasion
Russia did not attend a hearing Monday at the UN's top court where Ukraine asked for an immediate halt to Moscow's invasion.