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Liechtenstein MPs vote to legalise abortion despite threat of veto
Organisers of the citizens' initiative say they have popular support, even though the all-powerful monarch has said he will veto the legislation.
Yen soars as Bank of Japan tipped to raise interest rates
Jump lifts currency to highest level against dollar in a month, while global markets remain jitteryBusiness live – latest updatesThe Japanese yen has soared by more than 1.7% agai…
Indonesia seeks early entry into force of EAEU free trade agreement — president
According to Prabowo Subianto, the country has already completed parliamentary approval of the free trade agreement
Gloria Steinem talks about her legacy in 2023 BBC interview
The writer and activist who was an icon of the US's feminist movement has died aged 92, her foundation says.
Russian Government Seizes Control of Industrial Fan Producer Ventprom
Ventprom supplies ventilation systems to underground metro networks across Russia, as well as to companies like Lukoil and Rusal.
China-Russia cooperation on Northern Sea Route boosts peoples’ well-being — Vice Premier
Cooperation on the joint development of the Northern Sea Route is rapidly expanding, Ding Xuexiang said
Dems demand DHS fund election security. And, journalist Gloria Steinem has died
Two Democrats are demanding that Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of the midterms. And, trail-blazing journalist Gloria Steinem has died.
Ukraine’s attempted UAV attack on Moscow Region among largest in last two years
According to Sergey Sobyanin, between 8:00 a.m. Moscow Time on September 2 and 12:00 p.m. Moscow Time on Thursday, 548 unmanned aerial vehicles were heading toward the Moscow Regi…
Gloria Steinem, trailblazing journalist and activist, dies at 92
At a time when women were largely limited to domestic roles, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes and championed feminist ideals like equality, sisterhood and reproductive freedo…
China’s Vice Premier notes importance of stable operation of energy links with Russia
"It is important to leverage the Far East’s advantages in the area of geographic location and resources," Ding Xuexiang said
Ukrainian attacks on LPR leave two civilians, including child, killed, 10 others injured
As many as 12 LPR municipalities came under enemy fire over the past day
Russia’s oil refineries have both active and passive defense systems — Novak
The relevant recommendations were provided to the companies
Russia Can Manage Its Growing Deficit, Putin Says
The federal budget deficit grew by 40% in the first half of this year to reach 2.8% of gross domestic product.
Israel makes first arrest of settler involved in recent Qusra attack, police say
19-year-old suspect is from a settlement in the northern West Bank; Herzog tells CNN authorities working hard to curb extremist violence The post Israel makes first arrest of sett…
An epic train chase is turning 100 — and Buster Keaton fans are celebrating
100 years ago, silent film star Buster Keaton filmed The General in Cottage Grove, Ore. Fans are gathering there to celebrate the making of an epic early film.
Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses
It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.
EEF becomes key regional cooperation platform — Myanmar’s vice president
Nyo Saw highlighted that the EEF gave momentum to strengthening partnerships and seeking new ways to ensure sustainable development
Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".
Authorities note improvement in fuel situation in Russia this week — Novak
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that a number of oil refineries had supplied additional volumes of fuel to the Russian market, after which the market situation improved
Areas of instability come closer to Collective Security Treaty Organization — Joint Staff
Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff Colonel General Andrey Serdyukov added that the tension is caused by "a profound transformation of the system of international relations, the collaps…
Russian businesses invest in protection from Ukrainian attacks — Putin
This approach has already yielded the necessary results and effects, the head of state noted
Ensuring Russian electric power sector’s security under special control of government
Russian authorities are holding meetings focused on the issue, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said
Repairs at Russian oil refineries following Ukrainian attacks 90% complete — Putin
The head of state noted that repairs are progressing at a fairly rapid pace
Deri dismisses issue of ultra-Orthodox draft evasion, saying IDF ‘knows how to cope’
Shas party chairman declines to urge his community to enlist, citing lack of 'real tracks' for Haredi soldiers; asked about Hasmonean Brigade, says he 'hasn't looked into it' The …