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G7 considers more air defence for Ukraine as fighting rages
By Pavel Polityuk and Oleksandr Kozhukhar KYIV, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Global economic powers pledged to beef up Kyiv's military capabilities with…
Italy’s antitrust probes 7 energy firms over illegitimate price setting
ROME, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Italy's antitrust authority said on Tuesday it had opened investigations into seven energy companies, including Eni ENI.MI…
EU’s Borrell urges Kosovo and Serbia to de-escalate after latest clashes
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Kosovo and Serbia must de-escalate a tense situation in the region, the European Union's foreign policy chief said, after…
U.S. Congress creeps toward deadline to pass $1.5 trillion funding bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress faces a Friday deadline to fund the federal government, as Democrats and Republicans bicker over the…
Italian government not changing course on migrants – Meloni
(ANSA) - ROME, DEC 12 - Premier Giorgia Meloni said Monday that her government has no intention of softening its tough stance…
Supporters of Brazil’s defeated Bolsonaro attack police headquarters
Supporters of far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday attempted to invade the federal police headquarters in the capital Brasilia, in a…
Vaccine alliance CEO says ‘tough’ time to end COVID-19 emergency
GENEVA, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The head of the GAVI global vaccine alliance suggested on Monday it was too early to call…
Fighting rages in east Ukraine, Europe agrees extra military aid to Ukraine
By Nick Starkov and Pavel Polityuk KYIV, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Russian forces pounded targets in eastern and southern Ukraine with missiles,…
Malta commemorates Republic Day / Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 13 December 2022
Updated 1320 President raises abortion concerns during Republic Day speech President George Vella has expressed hope that ongoing discussions on the decriminalisation…
EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Janesville, Wisconsin, USA
A freight train passing over parked rail cars in Janesville, Wisconsin, USA. PHOTO: EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY
WHO, ECDC urge caution against severe strep A infections in Europe
(Reuters) - Europe should be vigilant against severe infections caused by a bacteria called group A Streptococcus in children below 10 years,…
Israeli troops kill Palestinian girl during West Bank firefight
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli forces shot and killed a 16-year-old Palestinian girl during a firefight with militants during a raid in the city…