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Pope's Ukraine diplomacy a political and spiritual tightrope
Pope Francis hasn't made much of a diplomatic mark in Russia's war in Ukraine, seemingly unable to capitalise on his moral authority, soft power or direct line to Moscow
 "Pope's Ukraine diplomacy a political and spiritual tightrope")
European Union leader calls for Russian oil ban in new set of sanctions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also proposed that Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, and two other major banks be disconnected from the SWIFT international banking payment system.
 "European Union leader calls for Russian oil ban in new set of sanctions")
Beijing closes 10% of subway stations to curb spread of Covid infections
Beijing has been on high alert for the spread of COVID-19, with restaurants and bars limited to takeout only, gyms closed and classes suspended indefinitely
 "Beijing closes 10% of subway stations to curb spread of Covid infections")
North Korea launches ballistic missile amid rising animosities with West
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement that the missile was fired from the North's capital region and flew to the waters off its eastern coast
 "North Korea launches ballistic missile amid rising animosities with West")
Ukraine hopes for more evacuations from besieged steel mill in Mariupol
Mariupol has come to symbolize the human misery inflicted by the war.
 "Ukraine hopes for more evacuations from besieged steel mill in Mariupol")
As US gets ready to restrict abortion rights, other nations ease access
When the U.S. Supreme Court's final decision is handed down, expected in late June or early July, the world will be watching
 "As US gets ready to restrict abortion rights, other nations ease access")
Djokovic tops Monfils in Madrid Open in his 'best' match of year
"I would probably rate it as the best performance of the year. I felt very good on the court," Djokovic said after saving all five break points he faced against the 21st-ranked Gael Monfils
 "Djokovic tops Monfils in Madrid Open in his 'best' match of year")
North Korea launches projectile in an apparent weapon test: S Korea
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says the launch was made on Wednesday but gave no further details.
 "North Korea launches projectile in an apparent weapon test: S Korea")
LinkedIn settles with US Labour Department over alleged pay discrimination
The settlement affects nearly 700 women who worked in engineering, product or marketing roles from 2015 to 2017 at the company's offices in San Francisco and Sunnyvale, California
 "LinkedIn settles with US Labour Department over alleged pay discrimination")
Ukrainian refugees camp in Mexico City; wait for US govt approval to entry
About 500 evacuees were waiting on Tuesday in large tents under a searing sun on a dusty field on the east side of Mexico's sprawling capital
 "Ukrainian refugees camp in Mexico City; wait for US govt approval to entry")
Sri Lanka opposition seeks no-confidence vote on Rajapaksas
Protesters on Tuesday were in the 25th day of their occupation of the entrance to the president's office, demanding the resignations of Rajapaksa family members
 "Sri Lanka opposition seeks no-confidence vote on Rajapaksas")
President Biden visits Lockheed plant as weapons stockpile strained
The Russian invasion offers the US and European defence industry a big opportunity to bolster profits as lawmakers from Washington to Warsaw are primed to increase defence spending
 "President Biden visits Lockheed plant as weapons stockpile strained")
Brazil electoral body drops talks to bring EU observers for upcoming polls
The electoral court said in a statement that all the necessary conditions were not present to enable a comprehensive electoral observation mission
 "Brazil electoral body drops talks to bring EU observers for upcoming polls")
US defence leaders say Russia learning from mistakes in Ukraine
The coming weeks, they said, will be crucial.
 "US defence leaders say Russia learning from mistakes in Ukraine")
Met Gala brings in a record $17.4 million, say museum officials
The theme of Monday's gala was "gilded glamour."
 "Met Gala brings in a record $17.4 million, say museum officials")
FIFA extends investigation of underage sexual abuse in Gabon: Report
The investigation was opened after British daily The Guardian in December reported statements by alleged victims
 "FIFA extends investigation of underage sexual abuse in Gabon: Report")
New Mexico forests' wildfire continues to grow; residents flee their homes
The fire burning about 10 miles (16 kilometers) away from Priscilla Crespin's home was the first blaze that forced the 81-year-old to leave the small northeastern New Mexico community
 "New Mexico forests' wildfire continues to grow; residents flee their homes")
Ukraine crisis: Slovakia, Hungary won't back EU sanctions on Russian energy
The EU's executive branch, the European Commission, has drafted new proposals for sanctions, which could include a phased-in embargo on Russian oil
 "Ukraine crisis: Slovakia, Hungary won't back EU sanctions on Russian energy")
Iran gets latest opportunity to sell auto parts to Russian carmaker
A member of Iran's syndicate of car parts producers says Iranian producers have an opportunity to export their wares to a Russian manufacturer, state media reported.
 "Iran gets latest opportunity to sell auto parts to Russian carmaker")
Wildfire burning in New Mexico forests keeps growing, residents fleeing
The fire burning pine forests about 10 miles away from Priscilla Crespin's home is the largest wildfire in the U.S. and the first to force to leave the small northeastern New Mexico community
