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N. Korea slams UN chief's 'unfair' missile condemnation 22 Feb 2023 - 10:52 am
The UN Security Council held a meeting after the launch of two ballistic missiles into waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula early Monday by North Korea and a warning from Kim Yo-jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, of the firing of more missiles if the U.S. and South Korea do not halt military drills. The launches comes two days after the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the sea off Japan west coast that prompted air exercises by the U.S. and South Korea. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
South Africa quietly deepens power cuts to unprecedented level 22 Feb 2023 - 10:39 am
File Photo: Locals walk past electricity pylons during frequent power outages from South African utility Eskom, caused by its aging coal-fired plants, in Orlando, Soweto, South Africa, on September 28, 2022. Reuters
Philippine police hunting killers of New Zealand tourist 22 Feb 2023 - 10:26 am
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Here are the winners and losers from Hong Kong’s 2023 budget 22 Feb 2023 - 10:18 am
This photo taken on February 21, 2023 shows a vendor crossing a street in Central district of Hong Kong. - Hong Kong痴 finance chief unveiled a HK$761 billion ($97 billion) budget on February 22, plunging into the coffers to foot the bill for the recession-hit city痴 post-Covid recovery. (Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP)
Hong Kong unveils US$97 billion post-pandemic budget 22 Feb 2023 - 10:16 am
This photo taken on February 21, 2023 shows a view of buildings from the Peak in Hong Kong. Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP
Nigerians vote in most unpredictable election in years 22 Feb 2023 - 10:07 am
Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party react while attending their final rally at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos on February 21, 2023, ahead of the Nigerian presidential election scheduled for February 25, 2023. (Photo by Samuel Alabi / AFP)
Hatayspor sporting director found dead in earthquake ruins 22 Feb 2023 - 01:03 am
Rescue workers search for victims at a collapsed building after a 6.4-magnitude second earthquake hit the Hatay province in southern Turkey, in Antakya, on February 20, 2023, two weeks after a 7.8-magnitude one hit the first time the same region. (Photo by Sameer Al-Doumy / AFP)
Jimmy Carter enters hospice care. What is it? 22 Feb 2023 - 12:46 am
A video celebrates the life of former US President Jimmy Carter at The Plains Depot, where the former politician headquartered his presidential campaign, in the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains, Georgia, on February 20, 2023. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP)
On Kyiv visit, Meloni reiterates Italy's support for Ukraine 22 Feb 2023 - 12:26 am
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shake hands before a joint press conference after their meeting in Kyiv on February 21, 2023. (Photo by Genya Savilov / AFP)
Putin suspends US nuclear treaty, Biden vows Russia will never win 21 Feb 2023 - 11:55 pm
US President Joe Biden stands amid children cheering with US, Polish and Ukrainian flags after he delivered a speech in front of the Royal Warsaw Castle Gardens in Warsaw, Poland, on February 21, 2023. (Photo by Mandel Ngan / AFP)
Mexico’s ex-public security chief convicted in US drug case 21 Feb 2023 - 11:36 pm
Outside view of the Brooklyn court where the trial of the former Mexican Secretary of Public Security Genaro Garcia Luna is being held, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on February 21, 2023. (Photo by Kena Betancur / AFP)
Germany pledges further €50 million aid for quake victims 21 Feb 2023 - 10:59 pm
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. (Photo by Odd Andersen / AFP)
Algeria arrests four over dissident who fled to France 21 Feb 2023 - 10:51 pm
FILE - Amira Bouraoui is greeted upon her release from prison on July 2, 2020, outside the Kolea Prison near the city of Tipasa, 70km west of the capital Algiers. AFP
IMF chief welcomes Kyiv's anti-corruption efforts 21 Feb 2023 - 09:52 pm
This handout picture taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential press service on February 20, 2023 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcoming International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva for a meeting in Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE / AFP) 
'Forever a Spartan': Funeral held for Michigan State victim 21 Feb 2023 - 09:24 pm
EAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 20: A woman sits at Berkey Hall while Michigan State University students return to classes for the first time since the February 13 mass shooting there on February 20, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. The gunman shot 8 students on the campus of MSU, killing 3 of them, one of them at Berkey Hall.. Approximately 50,000 students are enrolled at Michigan State. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by BILL PUGLIANO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Four-day working week 'more productive': UK study 21 Feb 2023 - 09:21 pm
Workers walk to work during the morning rush hour in the financial district of Canary Wharf in London, Britain, January 26, 2017. (REUTERS/Eddie Keogh)
Hong Kong revokes visa of Chinese scientist jailed over gene editing 21 Feb 2023 - 09:07 pm
Chinese scientist He Jiankui arrives before reading a statement to the media at a hotel in Beijing on February 21, 2023. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)
Romania extends detention of influencer Andrew Tate 21 Feb 2023 - 08:30 pm
(FILES) This file photo taken on January 10, 2023 shows British-US former professional kickboxer and controversial influencer Andrew Tate (L) and his brother Tristan Tate (R) exiting a court in Bucharest, Romania. (Photo by Daniel MIHAILESCU / AFP)
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