April 2022 - The News Highlights

Saturday, April 30, 2022

Separatist region in Moldova retains independence thanks largely to military support provided by Russia.

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Despite efforts to stop deforestation, the world is still losing its trees at an alarming rate.

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The ETF is down 26 percent, easily eclipsing the previous steepest monthly plunge in January.

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Friday, April 29, 2022

Former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty of murder, sentenced to more than 22 years in prison last year.

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The victims of the attack were travelling home to break their dawn-to-dusk Ramadan fast.

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

After failing to capture the capital Kyiv and northern Ukraine, Moscow focuses on completing its conquest of the south.

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Investigation by Minnesota state authorities after George Floyd killing finds 'pattern or practice' of discrimination.

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Al Jazeera recaps key events during week nine of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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UNICEF and WHO say COVID-19 interrupted vital vaccination campaigns for many other diseases, creating a 'perfect storm'.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Harris, who is not displaying symptoms, according to her office, is the latest top US official to contract the virus.

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The shift in policy is expected to increase the wages of flight attendants by several thousand dollars a year.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Emmanuel Macron re-elected after defeating Marine Le Pen in second-round runoff vote.

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Cuban foreign minister says Washington is pressuring governments to block Havana from Summit of the Americas in June.

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Marine Le Pen concedes defeat as projections show Macron received 58-59 percent of votes in the runoff election.

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Vehicles packed with explosives were driven into three military camps in central Mali before dawn on Sunday.

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Sunday, April 24, 2022

Unemployment and poverty in oil-producing Niger Delta has made illegal crude refining an attractive but deadly business.

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Cavusoglu conveyed the ban, which will stay in place for three months, to Moscow, according to local media.

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As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 59th day, we take a look at the main developments.

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The event puts a spotlight on artists who have been overlooked, while also investigating themes including gender norms.

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Many countries are ending travel restrictions, mask mandates and coronavirus testing.

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Saturday, April 23, 2022

Rights advocates demand name of police officer who shot Lyoya, 26, in the back of the head after Michigan traffic stop.

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Series of bombings in Afghanistan highlight security challenges since Taliban seized power in August.

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Both countries have recently tested advanced new weapons, but what could they mean for current and future conflicts?

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Supreme Court justices say denying benefits to residents of Puerto Rico does not violate their constitutional rights.

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Remarks seen as confirmation that China will stick to stance of not criticising Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Black legislators protest as state legislature endorses Governor Ron DeSantis's proposal to change US congressional map.

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Thursday, April 21, 2022


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Arizona orders mandatory evacuations as dry brush and pine trees ignite in early start to US southwest wildfire season.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges cooperation as US prepares for increase in arrivals at border with Mexico.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022


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Russia's Sergey Lavrov says 'another phase' of invasion has begun as Ukraine reports increased fighting in the east.

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Invasion of Ukraine drove up prices sharply in the Middle East and North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, and Central Asia.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Court sentences six to death and dozens of others to jail terms over killing of a Sri Lankan man accused of blasphemy.

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Court reduces TikTok influencer Haneen Hossam's 10-year 'human trafficking' sentence to three years.

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Artillery is part of $800m military aid package that US says will help Ukraine defend against Russian offensive in east.

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Monday, April 18, 2022

Tensions around the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem come amid an uptick in Israel-Palestine violence.

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As Ukraine braces for a new Russian assault in the east, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promises not to cede territory.

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The 83-year-old was transported from prison to hospital after suffering blood pressure drop and irregular heartbeat.

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Protesters' call for Israel to release Palestinian prisoners comes days after mass arrest at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

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EU anti-fraud agency report alleges Marine Le Pen misappropriated public money while MEP.

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Sunday, April 17, 2022

Russian billionaires are heading for Turkey to flee Western sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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A crush before the 1989 FA Cup semifinal between Liverpool and Nottingham led to the deaths of 97 people.

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The violence broke out during a procession to mark the Hindu festival of Hanuman Jayanti.

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Saturday, April 16, 2022

Rights groups have condemned the UK government agreement to send some undocumented migrants to Rwanda for processing.

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Russia's invasion has changed the political discourse in Sweden and Finland, analysts say.

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Tension in Jerusalem already high after Israeli army's killings of Palestinians, and Palestinian attacks on Israelis.

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Amid ongoing tensions with Washington, Beijing criticises US legislators' visit to Taipei as 'deliberately provocative'.

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Human rights groups slam a $156m trial scheme to offload thousands of refugees to Rwanda.

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Friday, April 15, 2022

Military spokesman rejects former PM Imran Khan's allegation that the US conspired to topple his government.

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'Unprecedented' floods kill hundreds with dozens missing and feared dead and more than 40,00 people affected.

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Elsheikh was one of the notorious ISIL 'Beatles', who were known for their cruelty to hostages.

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Stephen Miller, former close adviser to Trump, had resisted a subpoena from House of Representatives investigators.

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Thursday, April 14, 2022


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Apology comes after study finds some of the bank's legal predecessors were involved in slavery activities in the past.

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Frank R James, 62, is sole suspect in a shooting on a Brooklyn subway train that injured at least 23 people.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Pakistan’s new leader is promising to fix the economy and rebuild ties with allies.

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President Nayib Bukele says 'war against gangs' continues despite concerns raised by rights groups and other observers.

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Police have launched a manhunt for the shooter but said the incident was not being investigated as act of 'terrorism'.

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President Steinmeier says he planned to visit Ukraine with other leaders but 'that apparently wasn’t wanted in Kyiv'.

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Improvement in relations between Lebanon and Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia come before May's general elections.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022


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Russian convoy heading towards Ukrainian town of Izyum, Pentagon says, as Ukraine prepares for expected offensive.

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Italian PM Draghi says agreement a significant step in Italy's drive to reduce its dependency on Russian energy imports.

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Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer says he held 'very direct, open and tough' talks with the Russian president in Moscow.

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Monday, April 11, 2022

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