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International court issues war crimes warrant for Putin

The International Criminal Court said on March 17 that it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.

It was the first time the global court has issued a warrant against a leader of one of the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council.

Tom Hanks declared the worst at the Razzie Awards

Tom Hanks is an elite double-Oscar-winning actor, but on March 11 he received two more prizes from an award show that no movie star wants on their CV, the Razzies, which recognize the worst films and performances each year.

Razzies voters declared Hanks' role as Elvis Presley's manager in rock 'n' roll biopic "Elvis" the year's most awful performance by a supporting actor.

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan will Open an Office in Bulgaria in May

In May of this year, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) will open its office in Bulgaria. This is a sign of the serious intentions to deepen cooperation between the two countries in the field of energy. This was stated by President Rumen Radev after a video conference call with his colleague Ilham Aliyev, which took place in Baku, announced the press office of the head of state.

Bulgaria’s President Canceled his participation in a forum in Baku due to a Positive Covid Test

President Rumen Radev canceled his participation in the tenth global forum in Baku. The head of state, who is in Azerbaijan, has tested positive for Covid-19. He was subsequently given two more tests, which were negative.

Peskov: NATO is directly involved

"This is proven by the alliance bullet, which was removed from the body of the boy Fyodor, who was injured in the recent terrorist attack in the Bryansk region," the Kremlin spokesman said.
"It is crucial from whose hand the bullet was fired. This is nothing but a terrorist attack," Peskov emphasized.

UN Chief accused Rich Countries and Energy Giants of squeezing Poor Countries

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has accused the world's rich nations and energy giants of squeezing poor countries with "predatory" interest rates and "crushing" fuel prices. Speaking to leaders of more than 40 countries in need, at a conference in Doha, Guterres said rich nations should provide $500 billion a year in aid:

Vucic, Aliyev speak about Brussels dialogue

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic spoke by telephone with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday to inform him of the course of the Brussels dialogue and the necessary further consultations.

Vucic said that would prevent him from attending a Non-Aligned Movement Contact Group Summit in Baku, but that Serbia would be represented by its foreign minister.

Myanmar junta hints may extend state of emergency, delay polls

Myanmar's junta on Tuesday said the country had "not returned to normalcy" almost two years after its coup, casting doubt over plans for elections and ending a state of emergency.

The Southeast Asian country has been in turmoil since the military toppled democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government, alleging massive fraud during elections her party won in 2020.

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