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Biden: US Has Not Verified Claim Of Russia Troop Withdrawal
Washington (AP) President Joe Biden on Tuesday said the US has not yet verified" Russia's claim that some of its forces have withdrawn from the Ukraine border and said an invasion of Ukraine remains a distinct possibility. Biden made the remarks at the...
Indian Citizens, Students, Whose Presence In Ukraine Is Non-Essential, Urged To Leave Temporarily
The India embassy in Kiev urged Indian citizens to keep the embassy informed about the status of their presence in Ukraine
Wednesday? Next Week? Ukraine Invasion Predictions Cause Turmoil, Roil Markets
Russian President Vladimir Putin's massive troop buildup along Ukraine's border has left the West struggling to pinpoint if or when he might actually launch a military campaign.
MSCI Says It Is Closely Watching Russia-Ukraine Developments
Global index provider MSCI Inc said on Monday it was closely monitoring developments in Ukraine and access to the Russian equity market in the face of possible investment sanctions amid rising concerns about a potential Russian invasion.
World Bank, IMF Relocate Some Staff From Ukraine, Operations Continue
The World Bank and International Monetary Fund said on Monday they had temporarily relocated some staff from Ukraine amid rising concerns about a potential Russian invasion, but both institutions said their lending and support work in Ukraine was continui...
Oil Hits 7-yr Highs As Ukraine Fears Russian Attack Imminent
Oil prices surged on Monday over 2% to their highest in more than seven years as Ukraine's President said he had heard that Russia could invade the country on Wednesday.
Peru Community Says It Will Not Block Las Bambas Mining Road For Now
A Peruvian community on Monday said it would not block the key mining road used by MMG's Las Bambas copper mine, according to meeting minutes seen by Reuters, which should allow the firm to resume normal operations.
Everything In Place For Massive Russian Attack On Ukraine, France Says
France's foreign minister said on Monday that everything was in place for Russian forces to invade quickly in Ukraine, adding that Europe was ready to impose massive sanctions if it happened.
Canadian Judge Grants Order To Stop Protesters Blocking U.S. Border Bridge
A judge on Friday ordered an end to the fourdaylong blockade of a CanadaU.S. trade corridor by anticoronavirus mandate protesters and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised President Joe Biden quick action to end the crisis.
Biden Picks Former Sanctions Enforcer As Ambassador To South Korea
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Friday he intends to nominate Philip Goldberg, a career diplomat and a former North Korea sanctions enforcer, as ambassador to South Korea, a White House statement said.
Afghan Refugee Protest In UAE Calling For U.S. Resettlement Continues For Third Day
Afghan refugees held in the United Arab Emirates for months since fleeing Afghanistan last year protested for a third day on Friday, calling for resettlement to the United States.
Exclusive-U.S. To Send 3,000 Additional Troops To Poland, Officials Say
The United States will be sending 3,000 additional troops to Poland in the coming days to try and help reassure NATO allies, four U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, as Russia held military exercises in Belarus and the Black Sea following the buildup o...
Covid-19 Crisis: Hong Kong Extends Ban on Flights from Eight Countries, Including India
The other countries are Australia, Canada, France, India, Pakistan, and the Philippines.
Biden Asks Americans To Leave Ukraine ‘Now’; Russia, UK Ministers Spar Publicly
Biden said that things in Ukraine could go crazy at any moment, urging Americans to leave the nation immediately.
Tunisian President To Change Judicial Council, Rejects Foreign Criticism
Tunisian President Kais Saied will change the Supreme Judicial Council but not abolish it, the justice minister said on Wednesday, days after the president stated his plan to dissolve the body met intense criticism, including from Western donors whose hel...
Canada Ministers Urge Protesters To End Blockade Of U.S. Border Crossings
Canadian federal ministers on Wednesday urged protesters blocking two border crossings with the United States to return home before more damage is done to the economy, as the 13dayold demonstration opposing pandemic measures dragged on.