Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 291
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 291st day, we take a look at the main developments.
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NASA’s Orion due to splash down after historic Moon mission
Orion's test flight included a lunar flyby and a journey further into space than any previous habitable spacecraft.
German man freed more than four years after kidnapping in Niger
Armed men on motorcycles abducted Jorg Lange, a 63-year-old aid worker and engineer, from the town of Inates in 2018.
Zelenskyy says Russia reduced Bakhmut city to a ‘burned ruin’
Ukrainian military’s General Staff reported some 20 air raids, more than 60 rocket attacks between Friday and Saturday.
Bangladesh opposition stages protests as it challenges PM Hasina
Opposition party mobilises tens of thousands of supporters in Dhaka to protest price rise and demand PM's resignation.
Serbia’s Vucic seeks NATO approval to send forces to north Kosovo
Serbian president said he was under 'no illusion' that NATO would agree to his request amid tension in northern Kosovo.
Ukraine’s Odesa plunged into darkness after energy facilities hit
Zelenskyy said that more than 1.5 million people in the southern Ukrainian port city were without electricity.
Kari Lake files lawsuit in bid to overturn Arizona election
Kari Lake, the Republican defeated in Arizona governor’s race, is formally challenging her loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs.
Peru’s new President Boluarte names Cabinet amid protests
President Dina Boluarte names her Cabinet days after former President Pedro Castillo was removed by Congress.
Ukrainian, Russian Nobel Peace winners slam Putin’s ‘insane’ war
The triple peace prize award was seen as a strong rebuke to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Recap: Morocco vs Portugal – World Cup 2022
Morocco break new ground in becoming the first African and Arab country to ever reach the World Cup semi-finals.
US sanctions ex-Guinea leader, Mali politician for right abuses
The US sanctions freeze assests including of Guinea's former President Conde and Mali's former President Keita's son.
Tunisians protest against Saied ahead of parliamentary elections
Opponents say a vote on December 17 under the country's new constitution is illegitimate and are calling for a boycott.
At least one killed and several missing after Jersey explosion
Three-story building collapses after a large explosion on the island of Jersey, off the coast of France.
‘All clear’: German police end hostage-taking in Dresden
Police say the situation is under control after a hostage-taking by a gunman at the Altmarkt-Galerie in central Dresden.
Asylum seekers take to the UN to reclaim inalienable human rights
On Human Rights Day, a sit-in at the UN refugee agency in Geneva gives voice to people detained in Libya.
Return of Afghan floggings as Taliban takes a hardline path
In Afghanistan, public floggings and executions bring back memories of harsh Taliban rule in the 1990s.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 290
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 290th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Tens of thousands rally in Bangladesh to demand new elections
Supporters of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party demand Prime Minister Hasina resign, call for new elections.
Biden to back African Union spot in G20 at US-Africa summit
The United States is expected to discuss the African Union's role at a three-day summit in Washington, DC.