Hundreds of anti-war protesters arrested across Russia
Independent monitoring group OVD-Info says 756 people arrested across 37 cities, with about half of arrests in Moscow.
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Brent Renaud: US journalist killed in Ukraine
Kyiv regional police say Russian troops opened fire on the car of Brent Renaud and another journalist near the capital.
Oil concerns give Iran the upper hand in nuclear talks: Lawmakers
A full return of Iranian oil would have an effect, but does it give Tehran a major advantage in nuclear negotiations?
China imposes new curbs amid worst COVID outbreak in two years
About 17 million people are placed under lockdown in the wake of worst COVID outbreak in two years.
Greek, Turkish leaders to meet in Istanbul
The two are expected to discuss bilateral and international relations as well as the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Chad military gov’t, opposition groups hold peace talks in Qatar
The talks are seen as the first step towards ending the rebellion in the African country.
Russia strikes Ukraine army base near Poland as it widens attacks
Russian troops launched multiple air attacks at the training ground near the western city of Lviv, local official said.
‘Shameful’: UK’s response to Ukraine refugee crisis criticised
The UK government comes in for criticism for dragging its feet over Europe's biggest refugee crisis in decades.
Australia releases 9 refugees from hotel where Djokovic was held
Eighteen refugees still held as activists say the gov't is trying to deflect a 'burning issue' ahead of May elections.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 18
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 18th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Kenya’s President Kenyatta backs his former rival Odinga in polls
The move comes weeks after the two leaders' parties joined forces ahead of a general election in August.
Iran ‘temporarily suspends’ direct talks with Saudi Arabia
Riyadh and Tehran previously said they hoped the talks could ease tensions but downplayed expectations of breakthroughs.
A dozen ballistic missiles hit Iraq’s Kurdish capital: Officials
No casualties reported as a dozen missiles launched from outside Iraq hit northern Kurdish regional capital Erbil.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Ukrainian base near Poland attacked
Moscow strikes military base in western Ukraine, killing at least nine, Ukrainian officials say.
Dozens dead in DR Congo train accident: Rail company
Local media quoted the provincial governor as saying 60 people had been killed.
Russia-Ukraine war military dispatch: March 12, 2022
Fighting rages near Kyiv as conditions deteriorate in other major Ukrainian cities under Russian bombardment.
Saudi Arabia executes 81 people in a single day
Death penalty applied for range of charges in largest known mass execution carried out kingdom's modern history.
Russia says it could target Western arms supplies to Ukraine
'Pumping of weapons from a number of countries ... turns these convoys into legitimate targets', Russian deputy FM says.
Russia’s crackdown on Crimean Tatars foreshadows wider repression
Analysts say Russia's repression of Crimean Tatars indicates likely tactics towards dissent in wider Ukraine.
Saudi Arabia: 10-year travel ban for freed blogger Raif Badawi
Badawi, a prominent human rights activist who spent 10 years in jail, was charged with 'insulting Islam'.