China and Russia defend North Korea vetoes in first at UN
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — China and Russia defended their vetoes of a strongly backed U.S. resolution that would have imposed tough new sanctions on North Korea, speaking at a first… Read more »
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Researchers: Breast cancer drug could help more patients
WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — For the first time, a drug targeting a protein that drives breast cancer growth has been shown to work against tumors with very low levels… Read more »
Sea feud with China flares as Marcos prepares for presidency
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government announced Tuesday a new diplomatic protest against China over disputes in the South China Sea, a long-thorny issue that has flared anew as… Read more »
Egypt displays trove of newly discovered ancient artifacts
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Egypt on Monday displayed a trove of ancient artifacts dating back 2,500 years that the country’s antiquities authorities said were recently unearthed at the famed necropolis… Read more »
African scientists baffled by monkeypox cases in Europe, US
LONDON, United Kingdom (AP) — Scientists who have monitored numerous outbreaks of monkeypox in Africa say they are baffled by the disease’s recent spread in Europe and North America.
Google’s Russian business plans to file for bankruptcy
LONDON, United Kingdom (AP) — Google says its Russian subsidiary is planning to file for bankruptcy because it can’t pay staff and suppliers.
Russia marks WWII victory overshadowed by Ukraine
MOSCOW, Russia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday sought to cast Moscow’s military action in Ukraine as a forced response to Western policies and a necessary move to… Read more »
China trade weakens after cities shut down to fight virus
BEIJING, China (AP) — China’s export growth tumbled in April as global demand weakened, adding to pressure on the world’s second-largest economy after Shanghai and other industrial cities were shut… Read more »
Russia holds dress rehearsal for Victory Day parade
MOSCOW, Russia (AP) — Russia held a dress rehearsal on Saturday for the military parade to commemorate Victory Day on May 9, when the country marks the defeat of Nazi… Read more »
Dozens more civilians rescued from Ukrainian steel plant
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Dozens more civilians were rescued Friday from the tunnels under the besieged steel mill where Ukrainian fighters in Mariupol have been making their last stand to… Read more »