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Ukraine war exposes Russia military shortcomings: analysts
Two months into the war in Ukraine, military experts say they have been shocked about how ill-prepared Russia has been in its invasion of its pro-Western neighbour.
US believes Ukraine can beat Russia with 'right equipment'
The United States believes Ukraine can win the war against Russia if it has the "right equipment", Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said Monday, following a landmark trip to Kyiv alongside Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Macron sets out to heal French divisions after re-election
French President Emmanuel Macron was Monday to launch efforts to unite a deeply divided nation after winning re-election in a battle against rival Marine Le Pen that saw the far right come its closest yet to taking power.
Jailed Turkish campaigner awaits verdict after marathon trial
A leading Turkish rights defender expects to learn Monday if he can walk free after more than four years in jail without a conviction or will spend the rest of his days behind bars.
US diplomats to return to Ukraine as Washington pledges $700m in military aid
United States diplomats will begin a gradual return to Ukraine this week, Washington's secretary of state and defence chief said Monday, as they announced $700 million in military aid during their first war-time visit to Kyiv.
Ex-businessman vows to restore Slovenia 'freedom' after poll win
Less than three months ago, former power company head Robert Golob did not have a party to contest elections.
All in the family: Philippine dynasties tighten grip on power
If the son of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos wins the May 9 presidential election, he will not be the only Marcos currently in power -- and will almost certainly not be the last.
Top US officials visit Kyiv as Mariupol 'on the brink'
The United States' top diplomat and defence chief were in Ukraine's capital Sunday, Kyiv said, making the first high-level visit by US officials since Russia invaded two months ago as hundreds remain trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol.
Nicaragua expels OAS, leaves organization early: foreign minister
Nicaragua on Sunday closed the offices of the Organization of American States in the capital Managua and brought forward its planned withdrawal from the bloc, the foreign minister said.
Crowds join Anzac Day services for Australia, NZ forces
Crowds of Australians and New Zealanders joined Anzac Day services at dawn on Monday to honour their armed forces as the countries' leaders pointed to new global threats and the war in Ukraine.
Military spending reaches record levels: report
Global military spending rose again in 2021, setting new records as Russia continued to beef up its military prior to its invasion of Ukraine, researchers said Monday, predicting the trend would continue in Europe in particular.
Liberals defeat Slovenian PM Jansa in divisive elections
Political newcomer liberal Robert Golob defeated Slovenia's three-time Prime Minister conservative Janez Jansa in elections on Sunday in a country split by bitter political divisions over the rule of law.
Relief, not joy, at low-key Macron election party
At Emmanuel Macron's election party Sunday in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, the atmosphere was restrained, the victory speech short and most people felt relief, rather than a desire to celebrate wildly.
Top US officials visit Kyiv as war casts pall over Orthodox Easter
The United States' top diplomat and defence chief were in Kyiv Sunday, Ukraine's presidency said, making the first high-level visit by US officials since Russia invaded its neighbour two months ago, as fierce fighting cast a shadow over Orthodox Easter.
France's Macron wins new term after far-right battle
French President Emmanuel Macron won re-election on Sunday, convincingly defeating his rival Marine Le Pen and prompting a wave of relief in Europe that the far-right had been kept out of power.
Top US officials to visit Kyiv as war casts pall over Orthodox Easter
The United States' top diplomat and defence chief were set on Sunday to make their first wartime visits to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine two months ago, with fierce fighting casting a long shadow over Orthodox Easter.
Le Pen calls French election loss a 'brilliant victory'
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen hailed her score in presidential elections on Sunday as a "brilliant victory", despite her projected defeat to Emmanuel Macron.
Macron: abrasive reformer with chance to leave mark on France
Young, pro-European and unfailingly ambitious, Emmanuel Macron is the first French president to serve a second term in 20 years, giving him a historic opportunity to leave his mark.
Marine Le Pen, a fighter suffering another big defeat
Marine Le Pen, who on Sunday lost the second round of France's presidential election to Emmanuel Macron, had fought hard to make her far-right party electable but in the end failed by a wide margin to win over a majority of voters.
Macron defeats far-right Le Pen in French election: projections
French President Emmanuel Macron was on course Sunday to win a second term by defeating far-right leader Marine Le Pen in presidential elections, projections showed.
Liberals surge ahead of Slovenian PM Jansa in divisive elections
A small liberal party led by political newcomer Robert Golob leads Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa's conservatives in parliamentary elections on Sunday, an exit poll showed, amid concerns over rule-of-law issues in the deeply polarised EU member.
In Lviv, Ukrainians pause near memorial wall of flowers
In western Ukraine, Tetiana Kasian stopped on the pavement to take in a wall of flowers that had gone up overnight in memory of those killed since Russia's invasion.
Ukraine's poorest sow seeds under the bombs
Standing in front of the home of his boss recently hit by a bomb in southern Ukraine, Vassili Kushch never wavers in his commitment to the land, picking up his shovel and getting to work.
Shaken by war, Ukrainian artists 'fight with images'
Ukrainian artist Vlodko Kaufman hopes one day he will be able to stop scribbling portraits of troops killed by Russia on utility bills and old tram tickets.
First commercial flight from rebel-held Yemen in years postponed
The first commercial flight out of Yemen's rebel-held capital in six years was indefinitely postponed Sunday, the national carrier said, stranding passengers who were travelling for medical care.
Israel says committed to status quo at Jerusalem holy site
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said Sunday that Israel was "committed" to the status quo that prevents Jews praying at Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, the epicentre of repeated clashes.
First commercial flight from rebel-held Yemen since 2016 postponed
The first commercial flight out of Yemen's rebel-held capital in six years was indefinitely postponed Sunday, after failing to obtain permits from the Saudi-led coalition, the national carrier said.
Almost 5.2 million Ukrainians flee war: UN
The number of Ukrainians who have fled the country since Russia's invasion two months ago is approaching 5.2 million, the UN refugee agency said Sunday.
France votes in showdown for Macron and Le Pen
French voters headed to the polls Sunday for the presidential run-off between centrist incumbent Emmanuel Macron and his challenger Marine Le Pen, whose far-right party appears set to have its strongest election showing ever.
Biden again describes past Armenian massacres as genocide
US President Joe Biden used Sunday's occasion of Armenian remembrance day to describe past mass atrocities by Ottomans as genocide, repeating his controversial description from a year ago when he ended decades of American equivocation.
Iraqi Christians celebrate first Easter 'Holy Fire'
With joyous ululations, thousands of Iraqis have celebrated for the first time the arrival of the "Holy Fire" brought from Christianity's holiest site in Jerusalem to mark Orthodox Easter.
Dark humour still alive in frontline cellar in east Ukraine
Mikhailo, who has lost everything to the war, except perhaps his sense of humour, draws on a cigarette before only half-joking, "You cannot die twice."