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Japan joins G-7 against Ukraine invasion, will quit Russian oil imports
It's an extremely difficult decision for a country that mostly relies on energy imports, including oil, Kishida told reporters Monday. But G-7 unity is most important right now.
 "Japan joins G-7 against Ukraine invasion, will quit Russian oil imports")
Early voting begins ahead of Australia's May 21 federal elections
Voting is compulsory in Australia and almost 17 million adults in a population of 26 million people are expected to vote.
 "Early voting begins ahead of Australia's May 21 federal elections")
Putin to mark Victory Day as Russian attack on Ukraine's Mariupol continues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that worsening attacks could be linked to Victory Day, which marks Russia's greatest triumph, over Nazi Germany in 1945
 "Putin to mark Victory Day as Russian attack on Ukraine's Mariupol continues")
UN Office for Project Services chief resigns after probe into investments
Faremo's resignation was accepted Sunday, the day the New York Times reported that the agency made a baffling series of financial decisions that purportedly led to $25 million in losses
 "UN Office for Project Services chief resigns after probe into investments")
Russia-Ukraine war: All civilians evacuated from Mariupol steel mill
The shattered survivors spoke of constant shelling, dwindling food, ubiquitous mold and using hand sanitiser for cooking fuel
 "Russia-Ukraine war: All civilians evacuated from Mariupol steel mill")
Havana hotel death toll reaches 31 as search for survivors underway
In releasing the names of those who were killed, the Health Ministry said the dead included four minors, a pregnant woman and a Spanish tourist, whose companion was seriously injured
 "Havana hotel death toll reaches 31 as search for survivors underway")
Canada's Trudeau makes surprise Ukraine visit to offer 'unwavering support'
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made a surprise visit to Ukraine amid Russia's war on the country.
 "Canada's Trudeau makes surprise Ukraine visit to offer 'unwavering support'")
Octogenarian Saudi king admitted to hospital for colonoscopy, asked to rest
King Salman's health is closely watched because he holds absolute power in the kingdom.
 "Octogenarian Saudi king admitted to hospital for colonoscopy, asked to rest")
Russia war 'hard to understand': US First Lady Jill Biden to Ukrainian mom
US first lady Jill Biden made an unannounced visit to western Ukraine on Sunday, holding a surprise Mother's Day meeting with the nation's first lady, Olena Zelenska
 "Russia war 'hard to understand': US First Lady Jill Biden to Ukrainian mom")
Russia marks Victory Day in WWII even as war in Ukraine casts shadow
A recent poll by the respected independent Levada Center found that 82% of Russians remain concerned by the military campaign in Ukraine
 "Russia marks Victory Day in WWII even as war in Ukraine casts shadow")
South Korea's next leader Yeol faces escalating North's nuclear threat
North Korea has a history of trying to rattle new govts in Seoul and Washington to gain leverage in future negotiations. But if Kim orders a nuclear test, Yoon would be left with very limited options
 "South Korea's next leader Yeol faces escalating North's nuclear threat")
Hong Kong kicks off leadership polls with sole candidate John Lee
The committee, comprised of nearly 1,500 largely pro-Beijing members, is voting in a secret ballot that will last 2 1/2 hours. Lee needs more than 750 votes to win the election
 "Hong Kong kicks off leadership polls with sole candidate John Lee")
Abortion protesters rally in cities around US to ensure it remain legal
In the nation's capital, abortion rights protesters stood outside the Supreme Court, holding signs that said abortion is a human right, or Abort the Court
 "Abortion protesters rally in cities around US to ensure it remain legal")
What's next for Northern Ireland after Sinn Fein records historic win?
Britain's decision in 2016 to leave the European Union and its borderless free-trade zone has complicated Northern Ireland's position.
 "What's next for Northern Ireland after Sinn Fein records historic win?")
California judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging permanent Twitter ban
Trump sued Twitter, Facebook and Google's YouTube in July 2021, claiming they illegally censored him.
 "California judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging permanent Twitter ban")
Desperate search on for survivors in Cuba hotel blast that killed 27
A natural gas leak was the apparent cause of Friday's blast at the 96-room hotel.
Ukraine braces for escalated attacks ahead of Russia's Victory Day
As Monday's holiday commemorating the Soviet Union's World War II victory over Nazi Germany approached, cities across Ukraine prepared for an expected increase in Russian attacks.
 "Ukraine braces for escalated attacks ahead of Russia's Victory Day")
Taliban orders women to wear all-covering burqa in public, minister defends
Afghanistan's Taliban leadership ordered all Afghan women to wear the all-covering burqa in public, the ministry of vice and virtue said Saturday.
 "Taliban orders women to wear all-covering burqa in public, minister defends")
North Korea test-fired missile from submarine: South Korea military
North Korea flight-tested a ballistic missile that was likely fired from a submarine on Saturday, South Korea's military said
 "North Korea test-fired missile from submarine: South Korea military")
France's Macron to be inaugurated for second five-year term today
French President Emmanuel Macron is being inaugurated for a second term during a ceremony on Saturday at the Elysee presidential palace.
 "France's Macron to be inaugurated for second five-year term today")