The Kremlin signaled on Monday a new round of oil talks with Saudi Arabia as producer group OPEC+ meets on Monday to discuss the weakening demand outlook in the face…
Гривня знову впритул наблизилася до річного мінімуму щодо долара США
Національний банк України встановив опівдні 19 жовтня довідкове значення курсу 28 гривень 38 копійок за долар. Це на 2 копійки більше за офіційний курс на сьогодні і на 2 копійки…
Czechs to Wait 2 Weeks Before Considering COVID Lockdown
The Czech Republic, which has the highest coronavirus infection rate in Europe, will wait at least two weeks before deciding whether to order a full lockdown to stem its epidemic,…
Turkish Cypriot Hardliner Beats Leftist in Leadership Runoff
A hardliner who favors even closer ties with Turkey and a tougher stance with rival Greek Cypriots in peace talks has defeated the leftist incumbent in the Turkish Cypriot leadership…
Latest Terror Attack in France Sparks Anger, Fear
France saw countrywide rallies defending free speech and secularism Sunday, while the government discussed a stronger response to Islamist extremism following the brutal killing of a French schoolteacher last week. Masks…
UK Says Door Remains ‘Ajar’ for Post-Brexit Trade Deal
The UK had imposed a deadline of last week’s EU summit for a deal and Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was now ready to walk away and prepare for…
Turkish Cypriots Pick Leader as Stakes Soar in Mediterranean
Turkish Cypriots began voting Sunday in a leadership runoff between an incumbent who pledges a course less bound by Turkey’s dictates and a challenger who favors even closer ties to…
Armenia Accuses Azerbaijan of Violating Humanitarian Truce
In a Twitter message early Sunday, Armenia’s Defense Ministry accused Azerbaijan of violating a new cease-fire in the Nagorno-Karabakh region by firing artillery shells and rockets.“Once again violating the humanitarian…
Armenia, Azerbaijan Exchanging Accusations of Violating Humanitarian Truce
Armenia and Azerbaijan accused each other Sunday of violating a new humanitarian cease-fire in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, just hours after it took effect.In a Twitter message early Sunday, Armenia’s Defense…
Finger Pointed at Swiss Yodeling Concert as COVID Superspreader Event
The coronavirus pandemic has not deterred the Swiss from sending yodels echoing across their mountain valleys, but a concert attended by 600 people is believed to have made one canton…
France Reels From Latest Terror Attack
France is reeling from its latest terrorist attack — the gruesome decapitation of Paris-area teacher Samuel Paty days after he showed his class controversial cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. Media…
US Condemns Turkey for Testing Russian-Made S-400 Missile
The United States has condemned Turkey for testing a highly advanced Russian air defense system on Friday, disregarding U.S. warnings.A Haber television, which is close to Turkish government, reported that…
Azerbaijan says 12 Killed, 40 Wounded in Missile Attack on Ganja
Authorities in Azerbaijan say a missile attack on the city of Ganja killed at least 12 people and wounded 40 others in early hours of Saturday.Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry claimed that…
Turkey, Ukraine Sign Military Cooperation Agreements
Turkey and Ukraine signed military cooperation agreements in Istanbul on Friday, deepening a defense partnership seen as an effort to counterbalance Russia’s dominance in the Black Sea region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
French Teacher Decapitated, Suspect Shot Dead by Police
A history teacher who opened a discussion with students on caricatures of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad was decapitated Friday in a French street and police have shot the suspected killer dead,…
Overshadowed by COVID, EU Summit Ends in Brussels
Finland’s prime minister, Sanna Marin, was the latest official to prematurely leave the EU summit in Brussels due to coronavirus fears, as the bloc’s meeting wrapped Friday. She said…
Pompeo Criticizes Turkey’s Involvement in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday Turkey’s involvement in the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia has increased the risk in the region, reiterating his call for the issue…
НБУ послабив гривню ще на 3 копійки щодо долара США
Національний банк України встановив опівдні довідкове значення курсу 28 гривень 37 копійок за долар, це на три копійки більше за офіційний курс на 16 жовтня. На українському міжбанківському валютному ринку,…
Czech Health Minister Warns of ‘Huge’ Spike in COVID-19 Patients
The Czech Republic’s health minister said Friday the country’s health system needs be ready for a “huge influx,” of COVID-19 patients over the next 10 days to two weeks, as…
European Cities Locked Down Amid Coronavirus Surge
Dozens of European cities have been forced into lockdown amid a surge in coronavirus infections. Hospital intensive care units are filling up fast and there are fears that health systems…
EU Leaders Meet for So-called Summit of Gloom
It has been dubbed the summit of gloom.For the next two days, the European Union’s 27 national leaders will meet in Brussels and try to reach agreement on a series…
Міністр фінансів заявляє, що «Україна виходить із кризи»
Міністр фінансів України Сергій Марченко вбачає «підстави вважати, що Україна поступово виходить із кризи», інформує 15 жовтня Урядовий портал із посиланням на інтерв’ю високопосадовця виданню Mind. «Завдяки виконанню доходів податковою…
WHO Europe Director Urges Tighter Controls as COVID Cases Surge
The World Health Organization’s Europe director is encouraging European nations to tighten controls as the continent struggles to contain what appears to be a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.At…
EU Imposes Sanctions on 6 Russians Over Navalny Poisoning
The European Union on Thursday imposed sanctions on six Russian officials and one organization over the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a Soviet-era nerve agent. The…
НБУ послабив гривню ще на копійку щодо долара, на міжбанку попит зростає
Національний банк України встановив опівдні 15 жовтня довідкове значення курсу 28 гривень 33 копійки за долар, це на 1 копійку більше за офіційний курс на сьогодні. На українському міжбанківському валютному…
Man Who Attacked Paris Police Officer Sentenced to 28 Years
A Paris court on Wednesday handed down a 28-year jail term to the Algerian man who attacked a police officer with a hammer in 2017 as officers guarded Notre Dame…
China Is Biggest Long-Term Threat to Britain, Says UK Spy Chief
The head of Britain’s domestic spy agency outlined Wednesday a cauldron of threats the country is facing, including from Islamist militancy to rising right-wing extremism, but he emphasized the biggest…
British PM Resists Lockdown Idea, But Rules Out Nothing
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Wednesday resisted a call from his political opposition for a nationwide, temporary “circuit breaker” lockdown to halt the spread of COVID-19, but said he rules…
In Belarus, a Cultural Uprising is Also Under Way
The protests against the disputed electoral victory of longtime Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko have roused a sense of Belarusian nationalism, and with it, the desire to learn and use the…
Is Trump or Biden Better for Post-Brexit Britain?
In 2016, many analysts saw parallels between the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president and Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, casting both as victories for populist politics….