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US jobs surge, tech concerns send stocks lower, dollar higher

A surge in hiring in the United States renewed worries about aggressive interest rate hikes, bolstering the dollar and sending stocks lower

Founder of Russia's Largest Muslim Publishing House Jailed for 17 Years for Funding IS

Founder of Russia's largest Muslim publishing house "Ummah" Aslambek Ezhaev was sentenced to 17 years in prison for funding the terrorist organization Islamic State (banned in Russia) with 34 billion rubles ($48 million), the Investigative Committee of Russia said on Friday

EU 10th Sanction Against Russia to Amount $10.8Bln, Target Drone Technology- Von Der Leyen

The European Union's tenth sanctions package against Russia will amount to 10 billion euros ($10.8 billion) and target drone technology, as well as the circumvention of the existing restriction measures, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday

US Demands Turkey Stop Flow of Export-Controlled Goods to Russia - Reports

The United States has urged Turkey to stop flow of export-controlled goods to Russia, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing sources

Russia Destroys First Western-Supplied NASAMS in Ukraine - Defense Ministry

The Russian military destroyed the first NASAMS supplied by the West in the course of the special military operation in Ukraine in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday

US Presses Sudan, Libya to Expel Russia's Wagner Group - Reports

The United States is increasing pressure on Sudan and Libya to expel Russia's Wagner Group private military company, AP reported on Friday, citing regional officials

De Gaulle's pro-Kremlin grandson causes unease in France

A pro-Kremlin grandson of French war hero and president Charles de Gaulle has caused unease by visiting Russia to attend official commemorations and meet the head of the foreign intelligence service

German Chancellor Intends to Call Russian President in Coming Weeks - Gov't Spokesman

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is planning to have a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming weeks, despite disagreements between the two leaders, German cabinet spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said on Friday

Russian Troops Take More Advantageous Positions in Donetsk Direction - Defense Ministry

The southern group of the Russian armed forces has taken up advantageous positions in the Donetsk direction, destroying two Ukrainian ammunition depots, one fuel depot, up to 40 Ukrainian military personnel and two pieces of equipment, including an American AN/TPQ-37 mobile radar system, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday

Germany Mulls Buying Back Anti-Aircraft Guns From Qatar to Send Them to Ukraine -Reports

Stocks drop on tech concerns, before jobs data in US

European and Asian stock markets mostly dropped Friday, hit by concerns for the US tech sector after poorly-received earnings

German Government Approves Exports of Leopard 1 Tanks to Ukraine - Spokesman

Over 90% of Japanese Have Negative Feelings Toward Russia - Survey

'Mister Geopolitix': Global affairs for the YouTube generation

NATO calls on Russia to comply with New START nuclear treaty

EU pledges support for Ukraine ahead of Kyiv summit

Russia says EU ban on oil products will roil markets

Norway to buy 54 new generation Leopard tanks

NATO Believes New START Treaty May Promote International Stability - Statement

Russia to Help CAR Legalize Diamonds Export - Ambassador

UK Public Accounts Committee Urges Defense Ministry to Alter Practices in Digital Sphere

Wagner Group Chief Charged With Infringement of Ukraine Territorial Integrity -Prosecutors

Norwegian Prime Minister Confirms Purchase of 54 Leopard 2 Tanks From Germany - Reports

Russia to Keep Supporting Africa in Decolonization Efforts - Foreign Minister