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UKRAINE RUSSIA CONFLICT: Russia again fires hypersonic missiles at Ukraine, where humanitarian situation worsens

— UKRAINE RUSSIA CONFLICT

KIEV:

Russia again fires hypersonic missiles at Ukraine, where humanitarian situation worsens

The humanitarian situation continued to worsen in major Ukrainian cities under fire from the Moscow attacks, which on Sunday announced that it had used hypersonic missiles for the second time.

By Dmytro GORSHKOV and Emmanuel DUPARCQ

(Russia Ukraine conflict, Central Note, 1,000 words - Already transmitted)

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VATICAN CITY:

The Vatican's diplomatic balancing in the face of the war in Ukraine

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the Vatican has maintained a delicate diplomatic balance in the hope of mediating between the parties: to continue the dialogue with the Russian Orthodox Church without seeming to be a betrayal of the millions of Ukrainian Catholics.

By Clément MELKI

(Vatican Ukraine religion diplomacy conflict Pope Russia, Focus, 750 words - Already aired)

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MONTEVIDEO:

Inflation, the harsh effect of a distant war that strikes Latin Americans

The oil and grain prices produced by Latin America soared due to the war in Ukraine, a situation that at first glance seems positive for the regional economy but has a counterpart: it is the return of galloping inflation, of food and fuel through the roof.

By Mauricio RABUFFETTI with AFP offices in the region

(Latam economy inflation Russia Ukraine conflict consumption agro oil, Focus, 800 words - 13H00 GMT)

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— AMERICA

MEXICO:

In the midst of doubts, new Mexico City airport takes off

Three weeks after submitting to a recall referendum, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador will inaugurate on Monday the new Mexico City airport, a flagship work of the government that has doubts about its operational and financial viability.

By Yussel GONZÁLEZ

(Mexico politics aviation companies economy referendums, Focus, 750 words - 13H00 GMT)

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— MIDDLE EAST

SULEIMANIYA, Iraq:

Femicide and gender-based violence, a growing scourge in Iraqi Kurdistan

One woman burned alive by her husband, others, shot dead by a father or brother... in Iraqi Kurdistan, local authorities and NGOs have sounded the alarm about the increase in femicides and, in general, gender-based violence.

Por Shwan MOHAMMED

(Iraq Kurdistan women conflict violence, Focus, 750 words - Already transmitted)

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BEIRUT:

Emirates seeks to pave the way for the return of the Syrian president to the Arab world

The United Arab Emirates, by welcoming Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, is trying to pave the way for Syria's return to the Arab world after years of exclusion, experts say.

By Elie WEHBE

(Syrian Emirates political conflict diplomacy, Analysis, 500 words - 13H00 GMT)

-- ASIA

SHANGHAI, China:

Denigrated, single mothers rebel in China

A single mother, Li Meng raises her two-year-old daughter alone in Shanghai. But for society and the state in China, where births out of wedlock are very frowned upon, she is almost a second-rate citizen.

By LAN Lianchao and Vivian LIN

(China women society planning children family, Feature, 700 words - Already aired)

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HERAT, Afghanistan:

Cryptocurrencies give some relief to an Afghanistan in crisis

In the middle of a bazaar in western Afghanistan, Arezo Akrimi pulls out his phone and, after several taps on the screen, exchanges some cryptocurrencies for a bundle of banknotes.

By Romain FONSEGRIVES with Qubad WALI

(Afghanistan computer economy technology cryptocurrencies, Focus, 850 words - Already broadcast)

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— AFRICA

Sudan is again economically isolated after the coup, experts say

Sudan, one of the poorest countries in the world, is again economically isolated after the coup d'état of General Abdel Fatah al-Burhan in October, according to experts, who point to an increase in poverty.

By Abdelmoneim ABU IDRIS ALI

(Sudan government economy blow exports inflation sanction, Focus, 550 words - 12H30 GMT)

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— ECONOMICS

RIAD:

Saudi oil company Aramco's 2021 net profit exceeds pre-pandemic level

Energy giant Saudi Aramco announced on Sunday a 124% increase in its net profit in 2021 compared to 2020, exceeding pre-pandemic levels, hours after further attacks by Yemen's rebels on its facilities.

By Haitham EL-TABEI

(Arabia results energy oil gas Yemen conflict, Central Note, 550 words - 13H30 GMT)

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— SOCIETY

LOS ANGELES, USA:

“CODA” adds another big prize before the Oscars: that of PGA producers

The Hollywood Producers Association (PGA) honored the independent feature film “CODA” on Saturday as the Best Film of the Year, reinforcing its chances in the Oscars competition.

(people award US film culture entertainment PGA, Central Note, 580 words - Already aired)

BOMBAY, India:

Considered Outcasts in India, Transgenders Become Artists

Under an immense bridge in Bombay, a collective of transgender artists transforms the pillars into brightly colored wall paintings, with the idea of changing the view of Indian society towards this discriminated community.

By Glenda KWEK

(India genre tourism art LGBT, Photostory, 500 words - 13H30 GMT)

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PARIS:

The Michelin guide reveals its 2022 edition this Tuesday

The Michelin gastronomic guide reveals its 2022 edition this Tuesday with new proposals, a different setting and a more diverse and sustainable cuisine.

By Alexandra DEL PERAL

(France gastronomy books hotels restaurant, Presentation, 500 words - Already transmitted)

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