Brazil refuses US request to extradite alleged Russian spy
World
July 29, 2023
Brazil refuses US request to extradite alleged Russian spy
Brazilian authorities have declined a US request to extradite an alleged Russian spy, saying that he would eventually be sent…
Mexican military obstructed probe into disappeared students, says UN
World
July 29, 2023
Mexican military obstructed probe into disappeared students, says UN
Mexico City CNN — The United Nation’s human rights commissioner on Thursday accused Mexico’s military of obstructing an expert investigation…
Biden admin expected to announce new weapons assistance package for Taiwan
World
July 29, 2023
Biden admin expected to announce new weapons assistance package for Taiwan
Washington CNN — The US is expected to announce a weapons package for Taiwan valued at more than $300 million,…
South Africa’s stance on Russia puzzles many. Could a mine in the desert hold answers?
World
July 29, 2023
South Africa’s stance on Russia puzzles many. Could a mine in the desert hold answers?
Johannesburg, South Africa CNN — To many observers, South Africa’s stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine is puzzling. While the…
What Ukraine must do to win in its southern push – and what Russia has in reserve
World
July 29, 2023
What Ukraine must do to win in its southern push – and what Russia has in reserve
CNN — The Ukrainian military is doubling down on efforts to break through thick Russian defenses in its counteroffensive in…
Niger general appears on state TV as new leader following coup
World
July 29, 2023
Niger general appears on state TV as new leader following coup
CNN — A Niger general, Abdourahamane Tiani, appeared on state television as the country’s new leader following a military coup…
This month is the planet’s hottest on record by far – and hottest in around 120,000 years, scientists say
Environment
July 28, 2023
This month is the planet’s hottest on record by far – and hottest in around 120,000 years, scientists say
As vast swaths of three continents bake under blistering temperatures and the oceans heat to unprecedented levels, scientists from two…
Wagner chief Prigozhin seen back in Russia for first time since rebellion
World
July 28, 2023
Wagner chief Prigozhin seen back in Russia for first time since rebellion
CNN — Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the Wagner private military company, was spotted inside Russia on Thursday for the first…
Divisive Israeli minister visits key Jerusalem holy site, drawing condemnation
Middle East
July 28, 2023
Divisive Israeli minister visits key Jerusalem holy site, drawing condemnation
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s minister of national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, on Thursday joined a group of Jewish Israelis in visiting…
Inside efforts to avert environmental ‘catastrophe’ in the Red Sea
Middle East
July 28, 2023
Inside efforts to avert environmental ‘catastrophe’ in the Red Sea
CNN — Moored five miles off the coast of Yemen for more than 30 years, a decaying supertanker carrying a…