Category: World

(Reuters)Russia is contributing to an undersupply of natural gas to Europe, the head of the International Energy Agency Fatih Birol said on Wednesday, noting it comes amid a standoff between Moscow and the West over Ukraine.The Paris-based IEA, energy watchdog for developed countries, warned that the high energy prices and consumer pain wrought by the…

(CNN)Vitali Klitschko, the former heavyweight boxer and now the Mayor of Kiev, has sent a strong warning to Russia about the presence of its troops near the Ukraine border saying “we prepare for any case.””If escalation goes up … We have to be ready to defend our independence and integrity of our country — and…

Paris (CNN)A man was arrested in the French Alps on Wednesday on suspicion of murdering four people, including three members of a British family, more than nine years ago, the Annecy prosecutor’s office said in a statement.Saad al-Hilli, his wife, Ikbal al-Hilli, and his 74-year-old mother-in-law were shot dead on the outskirts of Chevaline, near…

(CNN)Denmark’s spy chief has been in prison for over a month for allegedly leaking classified information, it was revealed on Monday.Lars Findsen, the head of Denmark’s foreign intelligence service, was named as one of four people arrested in December over leaks of classified information. His name was made public after a court in Copenhagen lifted…

(CNN)Kelechi Iheanacho scored a goal of real quality as Nigeria won its opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations against Egypt. The Leicester striker scored the winning goal in the first half, firing his half-volley high into net after pivoting exquisitely on the edge of the box. Considering his form in the English Premier…

Seoul, South Korea (CNN)A suspected ballistic missile launched by North Korea on Tuesday was more advanced than the missile Pyongyang tested last week, reaching a velocity of more than 10 times the speed of sound, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.Tuesday’s projectile was launched from Jangang province, near the North Korean…

London (CNN Business)Many business leaders, politicians and academics are overwhelmingly pessimistic about the threat Covid-19 still poses even as the pandemic enters its third year. They worry that an uneven economic recovery could deepen divisions within societies and between countries.More than 84% of global experts surveyed by the World Economic Forum are worried or concerned…

(CNN)The US is providing $308 million in humanitarian aid for the people of Afghanistan, the National Security Council announced Tuesday, as well as additional Covid-19 vaccine doses.The humanitarian assistance and vaccines come months after the US completed its military withdrawal from the country. The Biden administration has also faced pressure to take action as the…

(CNN)World tennis No. 1 Novak Djokovic should be allowed to defend his men’s singles title at the Australian Open in Melbourne this month, after a judge quashed the government’s decision to cancel his visa and ordered him to be freed. Following hours of deliberations, technical glitches and arguments from both sides, Justice Anthony Kelly ordered…

Kayunga, UgandaThis week 18-year-old Fridah Namuganza is taking orders and wiping down tables in the Ugandan restaurant where she works — but she wishes she was putting on a new school uniform and returning to classes like her friend Rachael Nalwanga.The tale of the two friends — one a dropout, one joyfully resuming her education…