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Estonia goes to polls with parties split on Ukraine aid
Published On: March 6, 2023 09:15 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS
TALLINN, March 6 : Estonians go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new parliament in a vote that could bolster far-right nationalists, who have campaigned on opposing further arms deliveries to Ukraine.
China increases military spending in face of 'escalating' threats
Published On: March 6, 2023 08:30 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS
BEIJING, March 6: China said Sunday its military spending would rise at the fastest pace in four years, warning of "escalating" threats from abroad at a meeting of its rubber-stamp parliament that is set to hand Xi Jinping a third term as president.
Civilians flee embattled town as Ukrainian pullout looms
Published On: March 6, 2023 07:51 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS
KHROMOVE, (Ukraine), March 6: Pressure from Russian forces mounted Saturday on Ukrainians hunkered down in Bakhmut, as residents attempted to flee with help from troops who Western analysts say may be preparing to withdraw from the key eastern stronghold.
Coronation oil for Charles III consecrated in Jerusalem
Published On: March 5, 2023 09:30 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS
JERUSALEM, March 5: Olive oil, fragrant rose and orange blossom: the special "chrism" or holy anointing oil for the coronation of Britain's King Charles III has been blessed in Jerusalem's Old City.
EU parliament chief urges Ukraine membership talks this year
Published On: March 5, 2023 08:45 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS
LVIV, March 5: The president of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola called on Saturday, during a visit to Ukraine, for the country to be allowed to begin EU membership negotiations this year.
Pakistani rupee gains strong recovery after big fall against USD
Published On: March 5, 2023 08:05 AM NPT By: Republica
ISLAMABAD, March 5: The Pakistani rupee gained a strong recovery following a big fall against the U.S. dollar as the greenback was being traded at 278.46 rupees in the interbank on Friday, according to the State Bank of Pakistan.
Cambodia opposition leader jailed 27 years for treason
Published On: March 4, 2023 10:00 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS
PHNOM PENH, March 4: Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha was on Friday sentenced to 27 years in jail for treason, a verdict that ruled him out of elections this year and was immediately denounced by the United States as a "miscarriage of justice".
Egypt unveils hidden corridor in Giza pyramid
Published On: March 4, 2023 08:03 AM NPT By: AFP/RSS
CAIRO, March 4: Scientists have discovered a hidden passage inside Egypt's Great Pyramid, the authorities announced on Thursday, part of a seven-year international research project.
Belarus court jails Nobel Peace Prize winner Bialiatski for 10 years
Published On: March 3, 2023 06:00 PM NPT By: Reuters
MOSCOW, March 3: A court in Belarus on Friday sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights activist Ales Bialiatski to 10 years in prison for financing protests and other crimes, in a case that rights groups say was politically motivated.
Ericsson to pay over $200 mn for breaching US deal over Iraq graft: statement
Published On: March 3, 2023 04:32 PM NPT By: AFP/RSS
STOCKHOLM, March 3: Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson has said it will pay a $207 million fine for breaching a deal with US authorities by not disclosing an investigation relating to suspected bribes to the Islamic State group in Iraq.
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