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Russia, Ukraine trade blame over strike on POW jail
Russia, Ukraine trade blame over strike on POW jail
World
by  AFP

Moscow and Kyiv on Friday accused each other of bombing a jail holding Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russian-held territory, with Russia saying 40 prisoners and eight prison staff were killed. - 'Petrifying war crime' - Following the strike on the prison, Russian state-television showed what appeared to be destroyed barracks and tangled metal beds but no casualties could be seen.

Death toll from Philippine quake rises to 10
Death toll from Philippine quake rises to 10
World
by  AFP

The death toll from a major earthquake in the northern Philippines rose to 10 Friday after another four bodies were found in rubble, authorities said, as aftershocks continued to rock the mountainous region. More than a thousand aftershocks have been recorded since the quake hit, the state seismology office said Friday.

ExxonMobil profits surge to $17.9 bn on lofty commodity prices
ExxonMobil profits surge to $17.9 bn on lofty commodity prices
Business and Economy
by  AFP

ExxonMobil's profits nearly quadrupled to $17.9 billion in results released Friday that underscored the elevated state of oil and natural gas prices amid commodity market tightness. ExxonMobil's results were also boosted by a strong performance in its downstream business amid high gasoline prices and limited refining capacity.

Nigeria's army orders reshuffle as insecurity grows
Nigeria's army orders reshuffle as insecurity grows
Africa
by  AFP

Nigeria's military command has ordered a major reshuffle of senior officers, an army statement said on Friday, as the government faces pressure over the country's growing insecurity. Buhari, a former army commander and military ruler during Nigeria's dictatorship, was first elected partly on his image as a strongman who could tackle Boko Haram jihadists.