Ukraine Muslims pray for victory, end of Russian invasion
Muslims fighting in Ukraine marked Eid al-Adha at the last operational mosque in the Donbas region.
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With NATO move, is normally neutral Finland boosting security?
Almost as soon as the Ukraine war broke out, Finland, which shares a border with Russia, embraced the Western alliance.
EU gives Croatia final approval to adopt euro currency in 2023
Croatia will become the 20th country to join the eurozone on January 1, 2023.
Nigerian businesses turn to solar sources amid high diesel costs
The Energy Commission of Nigeria says Africa's largest economy spends up to $22bn annually on fuel for generators.
Ukraine summons Canadian envoy over turbine return to Germany
Ukraine's president says return of repaired turbine for Nord Stream 1 pipeline maintenance 'absolutely unacceptable'.
Biden unveils first image from James Webb Space Telescope
Image from world's largest and most powerful space telescope shows 'deepest view of universe to date', NASA says.
US still seeks ex-Palestinian prisoner’s extradition from Jordan
Biden administration wants to extradite Ahlam al-Tamimi to face charges in US for 2001 Jerusalem pizzeria attack.
Moscow to intensify fight as Zelenskyy laments Russian firepower
Military experts say Russia is using artillery barrages to pave way for a renewed push for territory by ground forces.
Most Democrats want someone other than Biden to run in 2024: Poll
New NYT-Siena College poll highlights the US president's dwindling popularity amid domestic and international crises.
Biden administration extends TPS protection for Venezuelans
Temporary Protect Status extension shields Venezuelans in US as of March 2021 from deportation for 18 more months.
Leader of Russian-occupied Ukrainian town killed by car bomb
Pro-Moscow military-civilian administration says Yevgeny Yunakov has been killed by a Ukrainian sabotage group.
UN to probe killing of children in Ukraine, Ethiopia, Mozambique
Israel left off UN 'blacklist' intended to shame countries into implementing measures to protect children in conflict.
Cuba slams US ‘involvement’ on anniversary of anti-gov’t protests
Havana accuses Washington of helping to 'subvert law and order' after Blinken hails determination of Cuban protesters.
France’s prime minister survives no-confidence vote in parliament
A total of 146 lawmakers voted against Elisabeth Borne, far short of the 289 votes required to remove her.
Texas wind power is failing amid a scorching US heat wave
Power demand surges as people crank up air conditioners while the US state's wind turbines operate at 8% of output.
Dutch offer ‘deepest apologies’ for role in Srebrenica genocide
Around 8,000 Bosniak Muslims men and boys were massacred by Bosnian Serb forces 27 years ago this month.
Mexican president to meet with Biden following recent tensions
Tensions have emerged between the US and Mexican presidents over issues such as trade, energy and foreign policy.
Sri Lanka parliament to hold vote on July 20 for new president
Protesters have stormed the residences of the current president and premier, amid an economic meltdown.
Canada: Rogers faces anger, questions after hours-long outage
Canadian industry minister to meet with telecom leaders after hours-long Rogers service disruption affected millions.
Seven children killed in an explosion in northern Togo
In May, eight soldiers were killed and 13 others wounded at a security outpost in the northernmost region of Savanna.