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- Salman Rushdie still hospitalized as attack suspect pleads not guilty, article with videoUnited States ·
August 14, 2022 · 1:30 AM UTC Hadi Matar, 24, is being held without bond. The stabbing was condemned by writers and politicians around the world as an assault on freedom of expression. President Biden commended the "universal ideals" that Rushdie and his work embody.
- WorldMoscow warns of end to Russia-U.S. relations if assets seized, TASS reports
Any possible seizure of Russian assets by the United States will completely destroy Moscow's bilateral relations with Washington, TASS quoted the head of the North American Department at the Russian foreign ministry as saying on Saturday.
- Asia PacificSri Lanka says China survey ship can dock in its port
India has provided more help to Sri Lanka this year than any other nation. But it fears China will use the Hambantota port near the main Asia-Europe shipping route as a military base.
- EuropeUkraine says 'fierce fighting' at village Russia said it controlled
Ukraine's military command said on Saturday that "fierce fighting" continued in Pisky, an eastern village which Russia had earlier in the day said it had full control over.
- Asia PacificVietnam considers $58.7-billion high-speed railway - govt
Vietnam is considering building a high-speed railway that runs along the country's length with a possible price tag of up to $58.7 billion, the government said on Sunday.
- Asia PacificNorth Korea criticises U.N. chief's support for the North's denuclearisation
North Korea's foreign ministry on Sunday criticised the United Nations Secretary-General's recent comment on his supports for the North's complete denuclearisation, calling the remarks lack impartiality and fairness.
- WorldCanberra airport evacuated following gunshots - reports
Australian capital Canberra's airport was evacuated on Sunday after a gunman opened fire, media reports said.
- Middle EastSeven hurt in gun attack on Jewish worshippers' bus in Jerusalem
A gunman wounded seven people aboard a bus carrying Jewish worshippers in Jerusalem on Sunday, Israeli authorities and witnesses said, describing the incident as a suspected Palestinian attack.