AFP: G20 warned of Ukraine threat to global recovery
The crisis in Ukraine is a serious threat to the global economy's post-pandemic recovery, Indonesia's leader on Thursday warned a meeting of finance chiefs from the G20 nations.
The Group of 20 -- which brings together the world's top economies including the US, China and some European nations -- is holding talks in hybrid format in the Indonesian capital Jakarta.
Opening the two-day meeting, Indonesian President Joko Widodo warned of the risks to the fragile recovery from the crisis in Ukraine, where fears are growing that Russia is set to invade.
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MIDDLE EAST
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ASIA
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Japan eases virus border rules for visaholders, tourists still banned.
China expresses serious concerns on India banning Chinese apps.
Australia to list Hamas and US far-right group as terrorists.
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AFRICA
'Afar has been raided': Suffering stalks Ethiopia's forgotten front.
Uncertainty looms in Mali as France announces troop pullout.
Ivory Coast's Ouattara says French-led withdrawal from Mali 'creates a void'.
EU-Africa summit looks for 'fresh start'.
Famine stalks Somalia as malnutrition and water crises take hold.
Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria, tops growth forecasts.
Mozambican ex-president defends role at 'hidden debt' trial.
Sudan protesters barricade Egypt border roads as face off with military continues.
EUROPE
Biden: Russian threat to invade Ukraine still ‘very high’.
UN council backs talk, but no Russia pledge against invasion.
EU leaders push Ukraine diplomacy, show unity on sanctions.
Belarus leader Lukashenko warns his country will host 'Russian super-nuclear and up-and-coming weapons if stupid and mindless steps are taken by our rivals'.
Europe's dark cloud of Covid finally starts to lift: France reopens nightclubs after being shut for three months in Omicron fight, Netherlands reveals it will lift final restrictions next week and Germany plans 'Freedom Day' for mid-March alongside Austria and Switzerland.
French left in disarray as right, far right dominate presidential campaign.
Netherlands apologizes to Indonesia over war crimes.
Greek farm protests are a sign of Europe’s inflation anxiety.
AMERICAS
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Nearly three-quarters of Americans have some Covid immunity, experts say.
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Brazil mudslide death toll is at 110, police say 134 missing.
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Honduran ex-president appears at first extradition hearing on US drug charges.
Argentina’s central bank raises interest rate to 42.5 percent.
Ex-Tehran police chief linked to rights abuses spotted working out at Toronto-area gym.
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TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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