Russia claims first use of hypersonic Kinzhal missile in Ukraine

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MARCH 20: If confirmed it would be Russia's first use in this war of the Kinzhal, or Dagger, ballistic missile launched from the air, most likely by a MiG-31 warplane. ...

U.S. House votes to suspend normal trade relations with Russia

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WASHINGTON, March 18: U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia, paving the way for the U.S. government to impose higher tariffs on Russian...

Earthquake: Two dead after Japan hit by tremor

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MARCH 17: The magnitude 7.3 tremor struck the same region where a major earthquake triggered the Fukushima nuclear disaster 11 years ago. Two people died and at least 90...

War in Ukraine: Day 20

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MARCH 16: The trip was a Polish idea, after the EU warned of potential security risks. The leaders decided to go by train because flying by Polish military jet could...

Businesses shut as officials widen COVID-19 lockdowns in China

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MARCH 15: Tens of millions of people across the country face restrictions, including the entire Jilin province and technology hub Shenzhen, as authorities report record numbers of cases. ...

Russia-Ukraine War: A look at the latest developments

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MARCH 15: Nearly all of the Russian military offensives remain stalled after making little progress over the weekend, says a senior US defence official. An evacuation convoy of ab...

Facts about Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russia, Ukraine to hold online negotiations

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BEIJING, March 14: The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues on Monday as relevant parties are working to broker a peaceful solution. Following are the latest developments of the situation: ...

Ukraine crisis: US says China faces consequences if it helps Russia

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MARCH 14: Unnamed officials reportedly told multiple US news outlets that Russia asked China to provide military assistance after it began the invasion. The Chinese embassy in Was ...

Facts about Russia-Ukraine conflict: Putin, Macron, Scholz discuss Ukraine crisis over phone

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BEIJING, March 13: The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues on Sunday as relevant parties are working to broker a peaceful solution. Following are the latest developments of the situation: ...

Pictures of war intensifying in third week

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MARCH 13: Cities across the country often wake up to the haunting call of air raid sirens and skies filled with traces of rockets, missiles and artillery strikes, like this...

War in Ukraine: How Asian economies are divided over Russia sanctions

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MARCH 11: China has refused to outright condemn the invasion of Ukraine and has not imposed any sanctions on Russia. India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Lao ...

South Korea: Conservative candidate Yoon Suk-yeol elected president

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MARCH 10: Yoon, a political novice, edged out a victory over the Democratic Party's Lee Jae-myung based on promises to tackle class inequality. He called his win a "victo...

BJP headed for majority in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur

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MARCH 10: The BJP looks set to win at least 249 seats in the crucial state of Uttar Pradesh. While it's likely to lose 60 seats from its 2017...

Russia urges U.S. to explain purpose of biological labs in Ukraine

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MOSCOW, March 10: The Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that Washington must explain to the international community the purpose of U.S.-funded biological laboratories in Ukraine. ...

Australia floods: PM Morrison to declare a national emergency

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MARCH 9: Australian PM Scott Morrison says he will declare a national emergency over flooding in two states. The disaster in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland has killed...