EU plans two-thirds cut in Russian gas imports this year
The EU wants to vastly reduce Russian gas imports this year, a top official said, as political pressure mounts to sever Russia's main economic lifeline over its invasion of Ukraine.
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Ukrainians flee besieged cities as number of refugees hits 2 mn
Desperate civilians fled besieged Ukrainian cities on Tuesday after Russia offered "humanitarian corridors", as the number of refugees leaving the country since Moscow's invasion passed two million.
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Over six million people have died from Covid: AFP count
Over six million people have died worldwide from Covid-19 since the pandemic began, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP on Tuesday.
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Shell set to stop Russian energy purchases
Energy giant Shell said Tuesday it will withdraw from Russian gas and oil and immediately stop purchases of its crude, citing the country's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
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Women rally in Pakistan despite attempts to shut down protest
Around 2,000 women rallied Tuesday in the Pakistan city of Lahore despite efforts by authorities to bar the protest and withdraw security for an event frequently the target of violence.
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Haq, Shafique hit hundreds as Australia-Pakistan Test drawn
Imam-ul-Haq cracked a century in each innings and his opening partner Abdullah Shafique hit a maiden hundred as Pakistan's first home Test against Australia in 24 years ended in a tame draw in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
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More than two million flee war in Ukraine: UN
More than two million people have now fled Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24, according to the latest data from the United Nations on Tuesday.
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Kane targets Champions League place after Spurs humble Everton
Harry Kane has outlined his desperation to return to the Champions League as Tottenham launch a late bid to finish in the top four of the Premier League following a frustrating season.
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Europe stocks rebound; nickel strikes record above $100,000
European equities attempted to rebound Tuesday from recent Ukraine-driven losses, while nickel prices rocketed to a record peak on Russian supply fears.
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High-risk Russian strategy targets Ukraine's nuclear plants
Russia is directly targeting Ukraine's nuclear facilities in a strategy to undermine Ukrainian resistance to the Russian invasion but the tactic carries grave risks, observers say.
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