Beijing Winter Olympics officially closes with stunning ceremony
Chinese President Xi Jinping was on hand for the snowflake-themed ceremony that took place at the Bird's Nest stadium.
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Photos: 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics closing ceremony
Sunday night's ceremony was capped by a 90-second fireworks display that spelled out "one world, one family".
Farmer anger will test PM Modi as voting ends in India’s Punjab
Voters in the northern Indian state go to the polls in state assembly elections seen as a test for Modi's BJP party.
Iran’s parliament sets conditions for return to nuclear deal
The legislators' show of force comes as an agreement may be reached in Vienna with world powers within days.
Queen Elizabeth tests positive for COVID-19
British monarch tests positive for the coronavirus and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, Buckingham Palace says.
Survivor found in burning ferry off Greece, 11 still missing
Rescuers are still looking for survivors after a ferry boat caught fire while sailing from Greece to Italy.
‘They shoot, we hide’: Life amid shelling on Ukraine’s front line
Civilians in eastern Ukraine describe fear and destruction as shelling by Russian-backed separatists escalates.
Ethiopia starts electricity production at Blue Nile mega-dam
Sudan and Egypt see the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as a threat, but Ethiopia sees it as vital for development.
Photos: The devastation caused by Storm Eunice in western Europe
At least 16 people were killed by falling trees and flying debris caused by the fierce winds.
France’s Macron, Russia’s Putin to hold phone call over Ukraine
Macron and Putin will have their fifth conversation this year in the latest diplomatic effort to avoid war.
Nigeria’s looted Benin bronzes returned more than 100 years later
The two Benin bronzes, which were looted by British troops, have been returned to a traditional palace in Benin City.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy wants meeting with Russia’s Putin: Live
Ukrainian president seeking dialogue as shelling and bombing spike. Macron and Putin to have a call.
Ukraine leader seeks new security guarantees amid Russian threat
Volodymyr Zelenskyy extends olive branch to Putin as he demands stronger Western support in face of an invasion threat.
Saudi Arabia plans for fresh round of talks with Iran: FM
Saudi foreign minister says tkingdom is planning fifth round of talks despite previous 'lack of substantive progress'.
Germany sees ‘moment of truth’ for Iran nuclear talks
German chancellor says there is now an opportunity for a deal to be reached and sanctions lifted.
Canada police use pepper spray, stun grenades to clear protesters
Officers say 'assaultive and aggressive' behaviour led them to use 'chemical irritant' to disperse demonstrators.
Dubai Expo: Chance for change in Middle East and North Africa
Dubai's world fair represents a golden opportunity for MENA participants to drum up interest in their countries.
Jean-Luc Brunel: Ex-Epstein associate found dead in French jail
Brunel, in his mid-70s, was under investigation for the rape and trafficking of minors for sexual exploitation.
Nearly 200,000 UK homes still without power after Storm Eunice
Fierce Atlantic storm brought record winds, knocking 1.4 million households off the grid the day before.
‘Guaranteed defeat’: President Putin supervises nuclear drills
Russian leader oversees launch of military exercises involving Moscow's strategic nuclear missiles.