UN raises funds to salvage stricken oil tanker off Yemen
The United Nations said Wednesday it has raised the $75 million necessary to salvage a stricken tanker off Yemen, an emergency operation aimed at averting a disastrous Red Sea oil spill -- and a potential $20 billion cleanup.
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New 007 to 'serve King and country' as producers vow to keep Bond 'fresh'
The next James Bond will serve King and country -- but discussions with new 007 studio owner Amazon over the spy film franchise's future direction haven't really started, long-standing producer Barbara Broccoli said Wednesday.
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Fed hikes rates again, warns inflation fight can't be 'painless'
The Federal Reserve rolled out another steep increase in the key US interest rate Wednesday and said more hikes are coming as part of the battle to rein in soaring prices -- an aggressive stance that has raised fears of a recession.
Read moreBiden lashes Putin as he backs UN reform
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday accused Russia of "shamelessly" violating the international order by invading Ukraine, as he pledged billions in food aid and backed an expansion of UN Security Council seats for the developing world.
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Scotland beat Ukraine to boost Nations League push
Scotland boosted their bid for Nations League promotion and gained a measure of revenge over Ukraine with a 3-0 win in Glasgow on Wednesday.
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As tiny Tuvalu sinks, PM fights to save the archipelago's identity
The flag of Tuvalu contains nine yellow stars -- one for each of the islands that make up the tiny Pacific archipelago, home to some 11,000 people.
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US leads new pledges to fight child malnutrition
The United States on Wednesday led pledges for $280 million to fight childhood malnutrition through the supply of ready-to-eat packets in nations suffering from acute food shortages.
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Over 1,300 arrests in Russia anti-mobilisation protests: NGO
More than 1,300 people have been arrested at demonstrations across Russia against President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a partial mobilisation of civilians to fight in Ukraine, a police monitoring group said Wednesday.
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2 Americans, 5 Brits among POWs transferred from Russia to Saudi
Ten prisoners of war from countries including the United States and Britain have been transferred to Saudi Arabia as part of an exchange between Russia and Ukraine, the Gulf state said Wednesday.
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US Ryder Cup captain Johnson 'taking notes' at Presidents Cup
US 2023 Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson is learning all he can this week as a Presidents Cup assistant captain, lessons he hopes will help produce victory next year in Italy.
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