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Trump urges Zelensky replacement as diesel row rages

Donald Trump called on Saturday for Ukraine to "get a new leader" after Volodymyr Zelensky slammed Washington's easing of Russian diesel sanctions, as the US president faces fuel price pressure weeks before midterm elections.

'Everyone is angry': Okinawans fearful and frustrated after killing

A week after a US marine was arrested on suspicion of murdering a Japanese woman in Okinawa, resident Takako Kakazu is clear what she wants: American soldiers to leave.

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'Smooch of the Union': US first lady steals show with wayward kiss

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Children pulled from rubble as Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 7,800

Heartrending scenes of a newborn plucked alive from the rubble and a broken father clutching his dead daughter's hand have laid bare the human cost of violent earthquakes in Syria and Turkey that by Wednesday had claimed 7,800 lives.

Biden urges US blue-collar resurgence in feisty Congress speech

President Joe Biden urged unity and touted a blue-collar economic resurgence Tuesday in a rousing State of the Union speech before a raucous Congress that doubled as a bid to persuade voters he still has what it takes to seek reelection at the age of 80.

Biden warns US will act on China after balloon downing

President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday he would not hesitate to defend US interests against China after he ordered the downing of a suspected surveillance balloon but, delivering his State of the Union address, kept the door open to cooperation.

Upbeat Biden urges US unity and vows to restore blue-collar pride

President Joe Biden touted America's "unbroken" democracy and resurgent economy in an optimistic State of the Union speech Tuesday -- as he sought to persuade skeptical voters that at 80 he still has what it takes to takes to run for reelection.

Biden urges US unity and vows to restore blue-collar pride

Brussels on tenterhooks for long-awaited Zelensky visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has so far only made one trip abroad since Russia invaded his country almost a year ago -- receiving a hero's welcome in Washington in December.

Biden to urge US unity and 'blue collar' economic revival

President Joe Biden will tell Americans Tuesday that US democracy is "bruised" but "unbroken" in a State of the Union speech appealing to Republican opponents to unite in building a blue-collar economy, according to excerpts from the White House.

Cuban Elian Gonzalez, rescued at sea as boy, now running for parliament

Now age 29, Elian Gonzalez has grown up from the child whose 1999 family crisis became the unwitting symbol for the breakdown of Washington-Havana relations to this week becoming a candidate for a seat in Cuba's parliament.

China refused call with Pentagon chief on day of balloon downing: US

Beijing rejected a request for a secure call between Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin and his counterpart on the day an American warplane shot down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, a US Department of Defense spokesman said Tuesday.

Tech announcements, muted Fed commentary boost US stocks

Major announcements by tech giants of new artificial intelligence offerings helped lift US stocks Tuesday, following a rollercoaster session that included Federal Reserve comments viewed as muted on inflation.

Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 7,800 as rescuers battle cold

Rescuers in Turkey and Syria battled bitter cold Tuesday in a race against time to find survivors under buildings flattened by an earthquake that killed more than 7,800 people.

US approves $10 bn sale of Himars rocket launchers to Poland

The United States on Tuesday announced its approval of a $10 billion sale of 18 Himars precision rocket launchers plus ammunition and other equipment to Poland, a NATO ally that borders conflict-hit Ukraine.

UN states spar over Syria chemical attack report

Several UN Security Council members called on Syria to give guarantees regarding chemical weapons after a global watchdog concluded it had conducted a chlorine attack in 2018, accusations rejected by Damascus.

Ukraine promised European tanks, as Russia advances on Bakhmut

Three European countries promised Tuesday that Ukraine will get at least 100 tanks in the "coming months", as the German defence minister made a surprise visit to Kyiv.

Three ways out from Peru political crisis, say experts

Peru has been rocked by two months of social upheaval with near-daily anti-government protests often turning into violence in which at least 48 people have died.

Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 6,200 as rescuers battle cold

Rescuers in Turkey and Syria battled frigid cold Tuesday in a race against time to find survivors under buildings flattened by a earthquake that killed more than 6,200 people.

Russia's Lavrov vows aid for W.Africa's jihadist fight

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday pledged assistance to West African states battling jihadists, as Moscow seeks to expand its influence on a continent in a diplomatic tug-of-war between global powers.

Syria quake relief a headache for Western nations and aid groups

An earthquake that has killed more than 5,000 people in Turkey and its southern neighbour Syria is proving a diplomatic headache for those seeking to channel aid to Syrians.

Millions of vulnerable refugees in Turkey-Syria quake zone

The devastating earthquake around the Turkish-Syrian border struck an area that is home to millions of refugees already battling desperate circumstances.

Ghanaian footballer Atsu rescued from Turkish quake, says association

Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been rescued from the rubble of the earthquake that killed and injured thousands in Turkey and neighbouring Syria, Ghana's Football Association confirmed on Tuesday.

India's Adani inches back up after loan pledge

Shares in the flagship firm of troubled Indian conglomerate Adani rose almost 15 percent Tuesday, clawing back some of its recent huge losses after saying it would repay more than $1 billion in loans.

Stocks steady, dollar higher on US rate-hike expectations

Stock markets largely steadied and the dollar rose Tuesday, with traders forecasting US interest rates to keep climbing following last week's blockbuster American jobs report.

Russia says advancing near Bakhmut in east Ukraine

Moscow said Tuesday that Russian forces were advancing towards Bakhmut and Vugledar, two key centres of fighting in the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine, now the flashpoint of Russia's intervention.

Back and forth: Ukrainian village awaits another Russian attack

Victoria Shypko has a clock on the wall of her dining room in Yampil, eastern Ukraine, whose hands move backwards.

France hit by new strikes, protests over pension reform

Fresh strikes hit trains, schools and refineries in France on Tuesday over an unpopular pension reform pushed by President Emmanuel Macron, with nationwide protests planned for later in the day.

French, German ministers to tackle green subsidies with US

The French and German economy ministers, Bruno Le Maire and Robert Habeck, kick off high-stakes talks with US officials Tuesday to underscore European concerns over President Joe Biden's ambitious climate action plan.

Optimistic Biden to try to lift Americans with State of the Union speech

An optimistic President Joe Biden will seek to lift an often unenthusiastic nation Tuesday with a State of the Union address showcasing his efforts to rebuild the US economy -- and setting the stage for the 80-year-old's bid for re-election in 2024.

Former Pakistan military ruler Musharraf's funeral to be held

Pakistan's exiled former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, who became a key US ally during the "war on terror", was due to be buried on Tuesday, according to officials.

Wikipedia back online in Pakistan after 'blasphemy' ban

Wikipedia was back online in Pakistan on Tuesday, after the country's prime minister ordered authorities to lift a block imposed on the online encyclopedia over "blasphemous content."

India's Adani Enterprises shares rocket 20%

Shares in the flagship firm of troubled Indian conglomerate Adani rocketed as much as 20 percent Tuesday, making up some of the huge slump suffered since last month.

North Korea pledges 'expanded, intensified' military drills

North Korea's top army officials have said they will expand and intensify military drills to ensure their readiness for war, state media reported Tuesday, ahead of a massive parade.

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