Saturday, March 12, 2022

War in Ukraine: People flee Irpin after key bridge destroyed

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The BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov is in Irpin, where people are attempting to navigate a makeshift river crossing.

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Saudi Arabia executes 81 men in one day

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The range of charges on which the men were convicted included terrorism and holding "deviant beliefs".

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Ukraine war: Evacuations 'extremely difficult' amid shelling

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New attempts are under way to get civilians out of bombed Ukrainian cities as Russia's attack intensifies.

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Ukraine war: Pictures of war intensifying in third week

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Images from Russia's invasion of Ukraine show a conflict turning deadlier nearly three weeks on.

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Watch: Otters in Singapore cross road with police escort

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Why did the otters cross the road? They were outside Singapore's presidential palace, so that may be a clue.

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Ukraine: What are chemical weapons and could Russia use them?

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There are fears Russia could use non-conventional weapons and, in so doing, cross a major red line.

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Friday, March 11, 2022

Heathrow passenger numbers remain nearly 50% down

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The industry is slowly recovering from the impact of Covid, but warns more difficulties are to come.

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Covid deaths probably three times higher than records say

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Official records say six million have died, but the true figure may be over 18 million, say researchers.

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What is a war crime, and could Putin be prosecuted over Ukraine?

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If Russia has carried out war crimes in Ukraine, how could Putin or senior officers be brought to justice?

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Ukraine: What sanctions are being imposed on Russia?

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Western nations have imposed severe sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Images reveal scale of destruction in Mariupol

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Photos and satellite images show the devastation caused to the southern Ukrainian city, which is encircled by Russian troops.

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

John Lewis restores bonus as department store sales surge

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The retailer is bringing back staff rewards after being forced to scrap them last year amid losses.

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Ukraine war: Roman Abramovich sanctioned by UK

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Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich one of seven oligarchs sanctioned by the UK government.

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Toddler tossed to safety from burning building

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A brave father threw his son, 3, from the window of a burning building down to first responders.

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Novak Djokovic pulls out of Indian Wells and Miami Open over US coronavirus rules

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Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells and the Miami Open - the first two Masters Series events of the year - because of US coronavirus rules.

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Yogi Adityanath: The Hindu hardliner in India who scripted election history

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Yogi Adityanath is leading the BJP back to office in state elections - how high could he rise in India?

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Boda-Boda: The enduring menace of Kenya's motorbike taxis

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A video of a woman driver being assaulted by motorbike taxi riders sparks renewed calls for action.

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War in Ukraine: Mariupol hospital bomb kills child - deputy mayor

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Echoing the president of Ukraine, the deputy mayor of Mariupol called the hospital attack genocide.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Ukraine war: Visas a shambles, Brits with Ukrainian family say

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Britons with Ukrainian partners criticise the bureaucracy refugees trying to enter the UK are met with.

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Ukraine: First Lady Olena Zelenska condemns Russian 'mass murder'

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Olena Zelenska issues an impassioned plea to world media, focusing on the plight of Ukraine's children.

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Australia floods: PM Morrison to declare a national emergency

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The floods, which have been described as a 'once in a 500-year event', has left 20 people dead.

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Ukraine: Mother of Russian soldier asks 'Whose door should I knock on to get my child back?'

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Families of Russian soldiers in Ukraine tell the BBC the men had no idea what they were getting into.

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Private military firms see demand in Ukraine war

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Private military contractors see surging demand in Ukraine - but could the work turn mercenary?

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Shell sorry and pledges to stop buying Russian oil

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The energy giant says it will also close all its petrol stations in Russia and stop buying oil there.

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Ukraine: Are arms shipments from the West making a difference?

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Russian has struggled to gain air supremacy as Ukrainian forces make use of missiles supplied by the West.

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Uniqlo stays open in Russia saying clothes are 'necessity'

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The founder of the Japanese retailer says Russians 'have the same right to live as we do'

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Greggs warns of further price increases

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Higher raw material, energy and staff costs could trigger another round of rises, the bakery chain says.

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Ukraine: Russian general killed near Kharkiv, say defenders

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Russia has not confirmed the claimed deaths of Maj-Gen Vitaly Gerasimov and other officers.

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War in Ukraine: President Zelensky posts video from office in Kyiv

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The Ukrainian president reveals his location in Kyiv in a new video shared on social media.

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Monday, March 7, 2022

In pictures: 'Magical bowls' among relics seized in Jerusalem

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Pottery adorned with "spells", ancient ivory and hundreds of coins are found in a raid in Jerusalem.

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Lord Barker resigns from Russian oligarch-linked firm EN+

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The Conservative peer steps down from EN+, which is majority-owned by Oleg Deripaska.

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Ukraine conflict: Shares slide as oil and gas prices soar

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Investors fear global economic shock, with rising petrol and energy bills causing more pain for households.

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TikTok limits services as Netflix pulls out of Russia

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TikTok suspends live streaming and new content from its platform, while Russians can no longer access Netflix.

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Jane Campion: Power of the Dog director thrilled with her Hollywood comeback

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The award-winning director is championing women in Hollywood after a break away from the big screen.

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Sunday, March 6, 2022

Queretaro v Atlas: At least 22 injured as fans fight at Mexican match

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At least 22 people are injured as violence breaks out among the crowd at a top-flight match in Mexico.

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Ukraine war: Residents run from Russian shelling in Irpin, near Kyiv

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People are seen dropping to the ground as the town, just outside Kyiv, is attacked again.

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Shell defends 'difficult' decision to buy Russian crude oil

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The oil giant confirmed it made a purchase of Russian crude oil on Friday but said it had "no alternative".

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Shell defends 'difficult' decision to buy Russian crude oil

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The oil giant confirmed it made a purchase of Russian crude oil on Friday but said it had "no alternative".

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Ukraine war: Don't be afraid of Putin, Kyiv residents say

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This couple in Kyiv tells the BBC they are confident that Ukraine will survive Russia's invasion.

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Ukraine war: President Zelensky invites Elon Musk to visit

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Ukraine's president was thanking the tech entrepreneur for supplying Starlink equipment to the country.

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Visa and Mastercard suspend Russian operations

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The payments giants are pulling out of the Russian market in protest at its invasion of Ukraine.

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Saturday, March 5, 2022

Zara, Paypal and Samsung suspend business in Russia over Ukraine invasion

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Inditex, which owns Zara and several other major brands, will close all of its 502 stores in Russia.

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War in Ukraine: Russian helicopter shot down by missile

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The video, shared by Ukrainian armed forces, shows the helicopter being hit by a missile.

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War in Ukraine: Thousands of pro-Russia Serbs march in Belgrade

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Flags and flares are paraded through the Serbian capital, as marchers show support for Moscow.

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Ukraine crisis: Kharkiv residents still sheltering underground a week on

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The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from a metro station where people have been sheltering from attacks.

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Ukraine: Russians still bombing Mariupol despite ceasefire - deputy mayor

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Serhiy Orlov tells the BBC that attacks are still happening despite a ceasefire being agreed.

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Friday, March 4, 2022

Former president of Ukraine sends defiant message to Putin

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"You cannot kill Ukrainian soul" says Petro Poroshenko, the former president of Ukraine.

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Jovenel Moïse murder: Suspect handed over to Haiti

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The suspect, who was part of President Moïse's security team, was arrested in the Dominican Republic.

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Ukraine conflict: Reporter takes cover as blast lights up Kyiv's sky

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Watch the moment a huge explosion happens just as Charlie D'Agata from CBS News finishes his report.

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Russians look to move money to beat UK sanctions

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A lawyer says wealthy Russians are looking to move their money out of the UK to escape sanctions.

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