Russia-backed forces controlled 60 percent of Luhansk before Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine in February.
Appointing advisers is the first step in accessing emergency funds from development banks.
Hamas says Israel’s bombing will only make Palestinians more determined to ‘resist the occupation’.
Fiji, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Maldives top index of destinations best placed to revive pandemic-battered tourism.
Veteran politician and Nobel laureate wins decisive victory to become president for the second time.
The only debate between the candidates in Sunday’s election comes with Macron leading his challenger in opinion polls.
Preliminary report on March crash of Boeing 737-800 that left 132 people dead says analysis of recorders is continuing.
Samba school floats and feather-festooned dancers to join parade in Brazilian city as COVID-19 cases decline.
A US judge this week suspended a mandate requiring travellers to wear masks on planes, trains and other public transit.
Tesla has been an outlier since the pandemic outbreak, posting record deliveries and earnings for several quarters.
Malian army unit accompanied by a ‘Russian adviser’ struck an improvised explosive device near the town of Hombori.
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Move comes amid months-long crackdown by Daniel Ortega’s government on civil society groups and opposition figures.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy laments situation in Ukraine’s east and south as Russians troops advance toward city of Kramatorsk.
Rising interest rates are squeezing the world’s poorest nations already struggling with COVID-19 and high food prices.
