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US lawmakers affirm Japan alliance eyeing China, North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting US lawmakers reaffirmed their commitment to working together under a longstanding bilateral alliance on Saturday

EXPLAINER: What is Twitter's 'poison pill'? What is it supposed to do?

Twitter is trying to thwart billionaire Elon Musk's takeover attempt with a poison pill" - a financial device that companies have been wielding against unwelcome suitors for decades.

Zelenskyy: Russian oil ban key step to peace, seeks support from countries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that existing sanctions on Russia are painful but not yet enough to stop the Russian military.

More than 900 civilian bodies found in Kyiv region: Ukrainian Police

The bodies of more than 900 civilians have been discovered in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital following Russia's withdrawal, most of them fatally shot

President Biden increases oil royalty rate, scales back lease sales

The royalty rate for new leases will increase to 18.75% from 12.5%. That's a 50% jump and marks the first increase to royalties for the federal government since the early 1900s.

Ukraine war: More than 900 civilian bodies found in Kyiv region, say police

Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry promised to ramp up missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital in response to Ukraine's alleged aggression on Russian territory

Joe Biden to nominate Michael Barr for Fed's bank regulation post

The selection of Barr comes after Biden's first choice for the Fed post, Sarah Bloom Raskin, withdrew her nomination a month ago in the face of opposition from Republicans and one Democrat

UK says one-way flights to Rwanda for asylum-seekers to start within weeks

Critics of the Conservative government accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson of using the headline-grabbing policy to distract attention from his political troubles

Russia loses warship, says will increase attacks on Kyiv

Life in Kyiv has been gradually returning to some normalcy after Russia failed to capture the capital and withdrew its troops in northern Ukraine

Root quits as England Test cricket captain after 5 years

Root leaves his post holding the record for the number of wins as England Test captain -- at 27

Clashes erupt at Jerusalem holy site during Ramadan, 152 Palestinians hurt

The Israeli police said three officers were wounded from massive stone-throwing, with two evacuated from the scene for treatment

In France's presidential election, a meaty issue unites Jews and Muslims

The far-right candidate Marine Le Pen wants to outlaw ritual slaughter if elected next Sunday

Man City fends off Atltico, reaches Champions League semis

Manchester City held Atltico Madrid to a 0-0 draw to return to the Champions League semifinals and keep alive its hopes of winning Europe's top club competition for the first time.

Liverpool ousts Benfica, through to Champions League semis

Liverpool didn't need its best players to secure progress to the Champions League semifinals

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow promises to ramp up missile attacks

The statement comes a day after Russian authorities accused Ukrainian forces of launching airstrikes on residential buildings in one of the country's regions on the border with Ukraine

Clashes erupt at a holy site in Jerusalem, 117 Palestinians injured

Medics say at least 117 Palestinians have been wounded in clashes with Israeli police at a major holy site in Jerusalem

As Russia loses key ship, Zelenskyy praises nation's resolve to fight

On a day that saw Moscow suffer a stinging symbolic defeat with the loss of its Black Sea fleet flagship, Ukraine's president hailed his people for their resolve since Russia invaded in February

South Korea to remove most virus restrictions as Omicron slows

People will be allowed to eat inside movie theaters, religious facilities, bus terminals and train stations starting on April 25.

Ukraine survived 50 days when Russia 'gave us a maximum of five'

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Ukrainians on Thursday they should be proud of having survived 50 days under Russian attack when the Russians gave us a maximum of five.

Profits of four big banks decline as deal-making, mortgages slacken

The results from Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo were similar to the results out of JPMorgan Chase, which on Wednesday reported a double-digit decline in profits