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Britain Calls for Jimmy Lai’s Release as Hong Kong Trial Begins
London — Britain called for Hong Kong to release Jimmy Lai ahead of the trial of the leading China critic and media tycoon on charges he colluded with foreign forces, including…
Ukraine Inches Closer to EU Membership
Ukraine moves closer to joining the European Union as leaders agree to start membership talks. But money to sustain its war effort against invading Russia hit a familiar roadblock with…
Researchers Cite Western Progress in Curbing Electronics Transfers to Russian-Iranian Drone Facility
Washington — U.S. and Ukrainian researchers say Western nations are making progress in trying to curb illicit transfers of Western electronic components to a Russian facility suspected of making Iranian-designed attack…
Pope Francis’ 87th Birthday Closes Year of Efforts to Reform Church
Rome — Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise…
In Pivotal Moment, Notre Dame Cathedral Spire Gets Golden Rooster Weathervane
Paris — Notre Dame Cathedral got its rooster back Saturday, in a pivotal moment for the Paris landmark’s restoration. The installation by a crane of a new golden rooster, reimagined…
Moldovan President Hails Adoption of Defense Strategy, Cites Russia as Threat
chisinau, moldova — Moldovan President Maia Sandu hailed the adoption by parliament Saturday of a new defense strategy — calling for anchoring Moldova alongside its Western allies — and identifying Russia…
Portugal’s Socialists Pick Young New Leader for March Election
LISBON, Portugal — Portugal’s Socialist Party (PS) on Saturday elected Pedro Nuno Santos to lead them in a March 10 snap parliamentary election, following Antonio Costa’s resignation as prime minister and…
Cardinal Sentenced to 5½ Years in Vatican Fraud Trial
VATICAN CITY — A Vatican court Saturday sentenced a once powerful Italian cardinal to five years and six months in jail for financial crimes at the end of a historic trial….
Lithuania Now a Repair Hub for Ukraine’s Tanks
RUKLA, LITHUANIA — Two German Leopard tanks damaged in Ukraine were test driven in Lithuania on Friday following repairs, to showcase how the Baltic NATO member has become a hub for…
Офіційний курс знову становить понад 37 гривень за долар
На міжбанківському валютному ринку котирування станом на 16:00 становили 37 гривень 3–5 копійок за долар …
High-Risk Environment Training for Journalists and More
The wars in Ukraine, Gaza and other dangerous places around the world have heightened the need to prepare journalists, NGOs (nongovernmental organizations), health care professionals and civilians to be ready for…
Шмигаль: Україна підписала угоду для отримання 150 мільйонів євро для «Укренерго» від ЄБРР
Прем’єр подякував установі та президентці Оділь Рено-Бассо за підтримку енергетичного сектору України …
Світовий банк надав Україні додаткові 1,34 мільярда доларів. В уряді пояснили, на що їх направлять
Як повідомив прем’єр-міністр Денис Шмигаль, ці кошти будуть направлені на виплату пенсій, зарплат вчителів, підтримку ВПО та інші пріоритетні видатки …
Denmark Widens Terror Investigation That Coincides With Arrests Of Alleged Hamas Members In Germany
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark is holding two people in custody and four others are the target of a terrorism investigation, a prosecutor said Friday, in a case that coincided with one…
Ukraine Gets EU Membership Boost, But No New European Aid
BRUSSELS — The European Union failed to agree on a 50 billion-euro ($54 billion) package in financial aid that Ukraine desperately needs to stay afloat, even as the bloc decided Thursday…
Turkey Expects Somali President’s Son to Return, Face Trial Over Fatal Traffic Accident
washington/istanbul — Turkey’s justice minister announced Thursday that Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s son is expected to return to Turkey to face trial over a fatal traffic accident in Istanbul. Yilmaz…
Київрада на тлі протесту ухвалила бюджет столиці на 2024 рік
У кошторис закладені понад 72,6 мільярда гривень доходів і понад 85,3 мільярда видатків …
Peace Activists Brace for More Repression Ahead of March Elections
Russian peace activists say authorities are stepping up restrictions on freedom of expression ahead of next year’s presidential elections in Russia, as Russia’s war against Ukraine drags on. They point…
НБУ посилив гривню – 36,99 за долар
На міжбанківському валютному ринку котирування станом на 15:30 становили 36 гривень 96,5–98,5 копійки за долар …
НБУ знизив облікову ставку до 15%
До початку повномасштабного вторгнення Росії облікова ставка була на рівні 10%, а з червня 2022 року – 25% …