Ukraine says advance into Russia 'going well', creates strategic buffer
KYIV, August 15 ------ Ukraine's forces advanced further into Russia's Kursk region as Kyiv said its gains would provide a strategic...
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Aug 15
Ukraine pounds Russia with drones and says it is advancing deeper
MOSCOW, Russia, August 15 ------ Ukraine pounded Russian regions with missiles and drones as Kyiv said it was advancing deeper in the...
Aug 14
Tropical Storm Ernesto threatens to drench Puerto Rico, power outages possible
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, August 14 ------ Tropical Storm Ernesto threatened to bring heavy rainfall, dangerous storm surges and strong...
Aug 14
EU firefighters to join as Greece battles blaze
ATHENS, August 14 ------ Greece battled a massive wildfire near Athens for a third day, with hundreds of European firefighters due to...
Aug 14
Ukraine says it has no interest in occupying Russia’s Kursk region
KYIV, August 14 ------ Ukraine said it had no interest in occupying territory in Russia's Kursk region and that its major cross-border...
Aug 14
Putin pulls units out of Ukraine to defend Russia, Kyiv says
KYIV, August 14 ------ Russia pulled some troops out of southern Ukraine and back into its own territory to try to fend off an escalating...
Aug 13
OPEC cuts oil demand growth forecast, highlighting dilemma over Oct hike
LONDON, August 13 ------ OPEC cut its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2024 citing softer expectations for China, a reduction...
Aug 13
Storm dumps rain, cancels flights in Japan
TOKYO, August 13 ------ Tropical Storm Maria made landfall in northern Japan, having dumped the most rain in some areas and forced the...
Aug 13
China urges de-escalation as Ukraine advances in Russia offensive
BEIJING, August 13 ------ China urged all sides in the Ukraine war to de-escalate as Kyiv's forces pierced deep into Beijing ally...
Aug 13
Ukraine says it controls 1,000 square km of Russia’s Kursk region
August 13 ------ Ukraine's top commander said Kyiv controlled around 1,000 square kilometers of Russia's Kursk region, his first public...
Aug 12
UN: World youth unemployment rate lowest for 15 years
GENEVA, August 12 ------ Global youth unemployment is at its lowest level for 15 years, the United Nations said, though not all regions...
Aug 12
Debby's aftermath leaves thousands in the dark; threatens more flooding in the Carolinas
PHILADELPHIA, August 12 ------ The weather system previously known as Hurricane Debby was not quite done with parts of the U.S. as flood...
Aug 12
Ukraine uses Olympic spotlight to capture global attention and fight war fatigue
PARIS, August 12 ------ Ukraine's Olympic house stands out for its somber atmosphere, with fewer celebrations and parties than the other...
Aug 12
Zelensky acknowledges Ukraine's military operation in Russia
KYIV, August 12 ------ President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged for the first time that Ukrainian forces were fighting in the surprise...
Aug 11
Yen's wild ride: Ups, downs, and Bank of Japan interventions
August 11 ------ The Japanese yen has been under pressure in the past few years as markets focused on the wide U.S.-Japan interest rate...
Aug 11
Greenland fossils reveal greater sea-level threat from climate change
WASHINGTON, August 11 ------ In the not-too-distant past, Greenland lived up to its name. Scientists have discovered plant and insect...
Aug 10
Oil set for 3% weekly gain on rising Mideast tensions, better US outlook
August 10 ------ Oil prices edged down in early Asian trading but were on track to gain more than 3 per cent for the week as U.S. jobs...
Aug 10
Plastic-eating fungi could be a glimmer of hope in cutting ocean pollution
NEUGLOBSOW, Germany, August 10 ------ Scientists in Germany have identified plastic-eating fungi that could offer a glimmer of hope in...
Aug 9
Strong quake, small tsunamis hit southern Japan
TOKYO, August 9 ------ A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 shook southern Japan on Thursday but no major damage was...
Aug 9
Indonesia, Japan agree on trade pact amendments to reduce barriers
August 9 ------ Indonesia and Japan greed on amendments to an economic agreement to reduce or remove trade barriers, Indonesia said,...
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