Russia’s propaganda machine insists it isn’t targeting civilians and blames Ukrainian ‘nationalists’. But civilian deaths are mounting from Russian strikes on residential areas throughout the country.
Allegations over Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta’s conduct raised questions over pope’s handling of abuse cases.
Politicians demand a ban to punish Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, but the move risks higher prices at the pump.
Rallies in dozens of cities came after authorities blocked Facebook and Twitter, closed country’s last independent news outlet.
Moscow is looking for help from foreign fighters to take cities including Kyiv.
Moscow is recruiting Syrians skilled in urban combat to fight in Ukraine as Russia’s invasion is poised to expand deeper into cities, according to US officials.
From the site’s earliest days, videos directed at children are among the most popular content, but it has also attracted an increasing number of complaints for its unseemly content.
Norilsk Nickel, which digs up a large portion of two metals that are key for electric vehicles and computer chips, underscores the dilemma that the West faces in seeking to punish Russia.
Distressed-debt funds swoop in as war pushes bond prices down.
Putin’s top general, ally and mooted successor, Sergei Shoigu, modernised Russia’s forces, but in face of fierce Ukraine resistance did he create the fearsome army he touted?
Airbnb hosts in war-ravaged Ukraine are seeing a surge in online bookings from guests who don’t intend to show up – but want to send them money.
By setting its GDP goal at the high end of forecasts, Beijing has raised expectations for more monetary and fiscal measures this year.
The proposal comes after President Zelensky makes impassioned plea to Congress for the jet fighters.
Western and Iranian officials say they are close to reaching a deal to restore their nuclear pact – but Russia may derail the process.
GDP target is lowest level in the more than quarter-century of economic planning, reflecting domestic and global uncertainties.
Many investors have come to the conclusion that trust is broken in the $272bn market for high-yield bonds of Chinese companies after a series of defaults.
Decades of lavish spending allowed Russia to gain influence at the highest levels of global sports but the country’s era of ‘sportswashing’ has abruptly ended.
Melinda reveals she voiced her dislike of her then-husband’s meetings with the convicted sex-offender, had ‘nightmares’ after one-time encounter with him.
Oligarchs are on the run amid a global dragnet Western governments have cast to ensnare their yachts, villas, jets and bank accounts.
Here’s how Europe made itself vulnerable to Putin’s gas blackmail.
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