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N.Korea celebrates 10 years of Kim Jong Un as top party leader
Date: April 11, 2022
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea praised Kim Jong Un’s leadership in developing nuclear weapons, touted his political achievements, and unveiled new portraits and exhibitions to celebrate his 10 years in charge of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK). Kim is considered to have assumed power when he was named supreme commander...
Asia shares slip ahead of ECB meeting, U.S. inflation test
Date: April 11, 2022
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares slipped on Monday ahead of a week packed with central bank meetings and U.S. inflation data, while the euro eked out a gain on relief the far right did not win the first round of the French presidential elections. French leader Emmanuel Macron and far right challenger...
Condemning Bucha cruelty, EU offers speedy start for Ukraine membership
Date: April 8, 2022
By Janis Laizans KYIV (Reuters) – European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the civilian deaths in the Ukrainian town of Bucha showed the “cruel face” of Russia’s army and pledged to try to speed Ukraine’s bid to become a member of the European Union. During a visit to Bucha, where forensic investigators started...
Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years after slap
Date: April 8, 2022
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Hollywood’s film academy on Friday said its board of governors banned Will Smith from any of its events, including the Oscars, for 10 years after the best actor winner slapped presenter Chris Rock on stage at the Academy Awards ceremony. “The 94th Oscars were meant to be a celebration...
Explainer: The case for and against EU sanctions on Russian oil
Date: April 8, 2022
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union countries on Thursday approved a ban on Russian coal imports from August as part of new measures against Moscow, but are split over whether oil or gas sanctions should follow. The coal embargo is the EU’s first energy sanction against Moscow following its invasion of Ukraine. Officials...
Far-right mayor touts Perpignan as harbinger of Le Pen’s France
Date: April 8, 2022
By Makini Brice PERPIGNAN, France (Reuters) – In the southern French city of Perpignan, the far-right mayor Louis Aliot says he has succeeded in de-demonising his party’s image and even won new supporters as he bolsters police numbers, hosts literacy classes and cleans up the streets. While his critics say they have seen no significant...