Nigerian parliament rescinds decision on gender equality bills
The lawmakers' decision on International Women's Day came hours after simultaneous protests by women in four states.
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Biden to announce a ban on US imports of Russian energy
The US imports about 700,000 barrels per day of Russian crude and petroleum products.
Russia warns of ‘catastrophic’ fallout if West bans oil imports
Kremlin official warns oil prices could top $300 a barrel if the United States and Europe slap ban on Russian oil.
Japan freezes assets of more Russian officials, oligarchs
Latest sanctions target 20 Russians, including deputy chiefs of staff for President Vladimir Putin's administration.
Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow offers new plan for safe corridors
Russia's UN envoy announces new ceasefire for Tuesday, says Ukrainians can choose 'where they want to be evacuated to'.
‘No better than North Korea’: Russian aviation faces wipeout
Russians are facing a future with little or no international air travel amid the ostracisation of its aviation sector.
Myanmar defectors describe military culture of abuse, fear
Defectors say at least 2,500 soldiers have deserted Myanmar's military since last year's coup.
Russia-Ukraine: What is a no-fly zone and why has NATO said no?
As Ukraine urges no-fly zone, officials and experts warn of spiralling escalation if NATO gets directly involved in war.
Malaysia: Is there still a chance of saving the Malayan tiger?
Fewer than 150 wild tigers remain in Malaysia's forests, where 3,000 once roamed in the 1950s.
Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow announces new ceasefire for Tuesday
Russia's UN envoy announces new ceasefire for Tuesday, says Ukrainians can choose 'where they want to be evacuated to'.
Stocks fall, commodities surge as war angst intensifies
The turmoil on global financial markets intensified Monday as US stocks plunged the most in 17 months.
Ukraine blasts Russian plan for ‘humanitarian corridors’
Ukraine says Russian shelling prevented the evacuation of civilians from cities including Kyiv, Mariupol and Kharkiv.
Lebanese bank shuts down dozens of UK nationals’ accounts
Bank Audi pressures dual nationals to agree to waive their rights to take foreign currency, or risk losing the accounts.
US: Pentagon to shut down leaking fuel tank facility in Hawaii
US military's decision comes after thousands were sickened by jet-fuel-contaminated water at Pearl Harbor.
Ukraine says 13 killed in Russian attack on Makariv bakery
Russian forces pressed on with their seiges and bombing of Ukrainian cities on the 12th day of the war.
Boat carrying 300 Haitian migrants capsizes near Florida coast
Officials said women and children were aboard the wooden boat, and 163 people swam to the US shore.
Florida wildfires force hundreds to evacuate their homes
Experts say dry conditions and shredded trees left by a 2018 hurricane in the US state are to blame for the blazes.
Biden to sign crypto order as industry faces pressure
The US approach to cryptocurrency has attracted new attention in recent weeks as Washington levies sanctions on Russia.
Photos: Odesa prepares its defences amid fears of Russian attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Sunday that Moscow was 'preparing to bomb Odesa'.
“Our Duty”: Ukrainian Surgeons Are Operating On Russian Soldiers Wounded In Ukraine
“I think we should help them but of course sometimes the feeling I have about it is horrible,” Vitaliy, a surgeon in Kyiv, told BuzzFeed News. “It feels like I’m doing something wrong.”
