Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete at Paralympics
IPC says athletes from two countries can compete as neutrals, despite calls for a ban amid Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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European gas prices hit record high as Russia supply fears grow
So far gas deliveries from Russia to Europe through its various pipelines have remained largely unchanged.
Three tonnes of space junk on a collision course with the moon
Some scientists believe the junk has been tumbling through space since China launched its lunar mission in 2014.
Nigerian women protest parliament rejection of pro-equality bills
The women were demonstrating against a parliamentary vote discarding five bills to grant Nigerian women more autonomy.
Powell backs 25-basis-point March rate hike
The US central bank chief also said that the Fed is prepares to move more aggressively if inflation persists.
US companies add more jobs than expected in February
But US small businesses are losing ground, struggling to attract workers while larger companies thrive.
Do not call Ukraine invasion a ‘war’, Russia tells media, schools
Instead, 'special military operation' should be used to describe Moscow's assault on Ukraine, according to officials.
Non-Ukrainian refugees recount their long journey to Poland
More than 450,000 fled to Poland after it opened its borders to anyone regardless of nationality and documents held.
Russia’s Lavrov: A third world war would be nuclear, destructive
Moscow put its strategic nuclear forces on alert last week amid the war in Ukraine, causing ripples across the globe.
Amid war, an independent Russian radio station goes silent
A crackdown on critical media and protesters grows following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Navalny urges Russians to protest daily against Ukraine invasion
Jailed Kremlin critic calls on Russians to 'fight for peace', as he dubs President Putin 'an insane little tsar'.
Some 2,500 migrants, refugees try to cross Spain’s Melilla border
About 500 people manage to cross into the Spanish enclave after clashing with Moroccan police to scale a high fence.
Energy prices push eurozone inflation to 5.8 percent
Oil and gas prices soar even higher over fears about the effect on supplies from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Nigeria: Senate rejects diaspora vote, special seats for women
Only 29 senators of the 92 present support provision to allow Nigerians abroad to vote in national polls.
Delhi riots: For Muslim teens who were shot, no justice in sight
Nobody has been brought to justice for shooting Mohammed Sameer, 17, and Mohammed Saif, 18, two years ago.
Germany to give extra $720m to Holocaust survivors globally
The announcement comes as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Israel for the first time since becoming the leader.
Russia’s biggest lender Sberbank exits Europe
State-controlled bank announces it is pulling out of European markets amid tightening of Western sanctions.
Photos: Signs of normalcy in India after two years of COVID curbs
Two years after the world's biggest lockdown to slow the pandemic, signs of normalcy return as infection rates fall.
‘We burned our clothes to stay warm’: Somali details Ukraine exit
Mustafa Mohamed, a Somali national, narrates his ordeal to find refuge in Poland following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
State of the Union speech: Full video of Biden’s address
Biden said much of the world is united against Russia while also using the moment to make Americans feel optimistic.