UK economy expands at fastest rate in 80 years
UK economy grew 7.5 percent in the final quarter of 2021 on an annualised basis, the fastest expansion since 1941.
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Latest Ukraine updates: Several countries urge nationals to leave
Ukraine news from February 11: US, UK, others advise citizens to leave amid warnings of a potential Russian attack.
Ukraine crisis ‘very sensitive’ for Russia-backed breakaway state
Internationally recognised as part of Moldova, Transnistria is home to Russian troops and lies on Ukraine's border.
Nicaragua sentences seven opposition figures to prison
Those sentenced include student leader Lesther Aleman and prominent opposition leader Dora Maria Tellez.
Heber Lopez fifth journalist murdered in Mexico this year
Advocates say the first six weeks of 2022 have been the deadliest for journalists in Mexico in 10 years.
Guinea-Bissau leader says convicted drug baron behind failed coup
President Embalo says former navy chief Admiral Jose Americo Bubo Na Tchuto and two aides arrested over failed coup.
Myanmar’s internet gets pricier for dissenters, apolitical alike
Civil society watchers see price hikes as pretext to dampen organising of dissent against the military government.
Cressida Dick: London police chief quits after slew of scandals
Resignation comes after she lost the confidence of London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Australia designates koalas as endangered species
Decision follows years of lobbying by conservation groups amid catastrophic declines in iconic species' population.
US urges citizens to leave Ukraine amid Russian invasion threat
State Department warns it will not be able to evacuate US citizens in event of Russian military action.
US to help UAE replenish missile defence interceptors: General
US will do 'do everything' it can to help UAE defend itself against Houthi attacks, head of US Central Command says.
Cops say safety prompted no-knock warrant ahead of Locke’s death
Amir Locke, a Black man, was shot and killed by police who entered apartment where he was sleeping in Minneapolis, US
Indonesia to buy Rafale fighter jets, as US approves F-15 plan
Indonesia - an archipelago of 17,000 islands - is modernising its military amid increasing regional challenges.
Trump says he is still in touch with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
Author says Trump claims Kim is the only foreign leader he has corresponded with since leaving office.
US stocks end sharply lower after red-hot inflation report
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.1 percent.
#MeToo: US Congress limits companies’ ability to hide harassment
New law will eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct.
Ramaphosa addresses South Africa’s unemployment in nation address
As the country faces one of highest jobless rates globally, South African president pledges 'to leave no one behind'.
Russia, UK, trade barbs during Moscow talks about Ukraine crisis
Lavrov says 'facts' presented by his team 'bounced off' their British counterparts as Truss threatened tough sanctions.
Factory workers in Haiti go on strike to demand higher wages
Striking workers used burning tires to block a main road and police tried to disperse the crowd with tear gas.
What’s behind the dispute about headscarves in Indian schools?
Ban on headscarves in classrooms triggers protests and debate about rights.