COLOMBO (Reuters) - Cameron Green forged two half-century partnerships as Australia eclipsed Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 212 on day two of the opening test in Galle on Thursday. The tourists were 233-5 at the tea break after rain and strong wind had wiped out the morning session's play at the Galle International Stadium. Green was batting on 48 with Alex Carey on … [Read more...] about Cricket-Khawaja, Green put Australia ahead in Galle test
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Biden says he won’t directly ask Saudi Arabia to produce more oil
MADRID (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday he would not directly press Saudi Arabia to increase oil output to curb soaring crude prices when he sees the Saudi king and crown prince during a visit next month. Biden also said at a news conference in Spain that Americans will have to stomach high gas prices for "as long as it takes" to beat back Russian … [Read more...] about Biden says he won’t directly ask Saudi Arabia to produce more oil
Russia hauls in ambassador over ‘offensive’ UK comments on nuclear weapons
LONDON (Reuters) -Russia said on Thursday it had summoned the British ambassador to voice a strong protest against "offensive" British statements, including about alleged Russian threats to use nuclear weapons. The Russian Foreign Ministry said it issued the rebuke to Ambassador Deborah Bronnert over "the frankly boorish statements of the British leadership regarding Russia, … [Read more...] about Russia hauls in ambassador over ‘offensive’ UK comments on nuclear weapons
Russia open to dialogue on nuclear non-proliferation, Putin says
(Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow was open to dialogue on strategic stability and nuclear non-proliferation, but the Kremlin said no such talks with Washington were on the cards for now. Despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine, both Moscow and Washington have stressed the importance of maintaining communication on the issue of nuclear arms. … [Read more...] about Russia open to dialogue on nuclear non-proliferation, Putin says
Biden sending more weapons to Ukraine as NATO prepares for long fight
MADRID (Reuters) -President Joe Biden said on Thursday the United States will provide another $800 million in weapons and military aid to Ukraine, hailing the courage of Ukrainians since Russia invaded in February. Speaking after a NATO summit that saw the alliance also agree to take in Finland and Sweden, Biden said the United States and its NATO allies were united in … [Read more...] about Biden sending more weapons to Ukraine as NATO prepares for long fight