Canada’s oil sands hub threatened by wildfire, sparking large evacuations
(Reuters) -A large wildfire is slowly approaching the major Canadian oil sands city of Fort McMurray and around 6,000 people…
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EU chiefs condemn attack on Slovak PM
BRUSSELS (AFP): The EU's top two chiefs condemned the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who on Wednesday (May…
Ukraine pulls back in two areas of Kharkiv region, warns of buildup near Sumy region
NEAR VOVCHANSK, Ukraine (Reuters) -Ukraine's military said on Tuesday its forces pulled back to new positions in two areas of…
South Africa’s president approves major health reform law
PRETORIA (Reuters) - South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law on Wednesday a bill that aims to provide universal…
Georgian parliament passes ‘foreign agent’ bill, prompting US anger, new protests
TBILISI (Reuters) -Georgia's parliament on Tuesday passed the third and final reading of a "foreign agents" bill, prompting a warning…
Analysis-West, Russia manage limited cooperation in Arctic despite chill in ties
OSLO (Reuters) - When Arctic nations simulated a large oil spill for a virtual training exercise in March off northern…
LGBTIQ people in EU face less discrimination, more violence, survey finds
VIENNA (Reuters) - Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people in the European Union face less discrimination but…
Houses damaged in Ukraine attack on Russia’s Belgorod, governor says
(Reuters) -A power line and nearly two dozen houses were damaged in Ukraine's latest air attack on the city of…
At least 14 killed after billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm
MUMBAI (Reuters) - At least 14 people have died and dozens were injured after a huge billboard fell on them…