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5mn Ukrainians in dire situation: UN

The UN warns that the Ukrainian conflict has endangered the lives of five million people who are in urgent need of humanitarian aid.

Europe refiners say ready for Iran oil imports

ENERGY

Europe refiners say ready for Iran oil imports

European refiners are gearing up to resume crude oil purchases from Iran as hopes of a nuclear deal despite reports of serious differences remain alive, Bloomberg reported.

Afghan forces  kill, wound 358 militants

AFGHANISTAN

Afghan forces kill, wound 358 militants

Afghan armed forces kill or wound 358 militants in their latest military operations across the nation, says the country's Defense Ministry.

‘ISIL poses existential threat to US’

FOREIGN POLICY

‘ISIL poses existential threat to US’

The State Department says John Kerry does not think Russia is posing an “existential threat” to the United States, but ISIL and other terrorist groups do.

UK PM to opt out of employment laws

FOREIGN POLICY

UK PM to opt out of employment laws

UK PM plans to make an opt-out from EU employment social protection laws one of his goals in negotiations with Europe.

Nigeria pipeline blast kills 12

NIGERIA

Nigeria pipeline blast kills 12

An oil pipeline in Nigeria’s Delta region explodes while being repaired by an Italian oil firm, killing at least 12 people, an official statement says.