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Biden heralds close US-France ties as he’s treated to a state visit
June 9, 2024
Biden heralds close US-France ties as he’s treated to a state visit
Paris CNN — President Joe Biden heralded the close ties between the United States and France on Saturday, calling his…
Ukraine stabilizes the north after surprise Russian push – but faces fresh pressure in the east
June 9, 2024
Ukraine stabilizes the north after surprise Russian push – but faces fresh pressure in the east
CNN — Ukraine has stabilized the northern Kharkiv front after Moscow launched an offensive a month ago, thanks to more weapons and permission to use them to…
Mandatory conscription and subway stations as bunkers: Germany outlines wartime plans
June 9, 2024
Mandatory conscription and subway stations as bunkers: Germany outlines wartime plans
CNN — Conscription, rationing, and subway stations turned into bunkers. For the first time since the Cold War, Germany has…
India’s Modi and his Hindu-nationalist party have another five years in power. What does it mean for the world?
June 9, 2024
India’s Modi and his Hindu-nationalist party have another five years in power. What does it mean for the world?
CNN — Narendra Modi has raised India’s stature on the global stage like no other recent leader of the world’s…
Japan’s births just fell to a new record low. Tokyo hopes a dating app can turn that around
June 8, 2024
Japan’s births just fell to a new record low. Tokyo hopes a dating app can turn that around
Tokyo CNN — Japan’s fertility rate, which has seen a precipitous fall for many years, has reached another record low…
Biden summons the legacy of WW2 heroes to call on Americans to protect democracy today
June 8, 2024
Biden summons the legacy of WW2 heroes to call on Americans to protect democracy today
Normandy, France CNN — President Joe Biden on Friday summoned Americans to a defense of democracy, calling on the ideals…
Russian naval ships, including nuclear-powered submarine, to visit Cuba
June 8, 2024
Russian naval ships, including nuclear-powered submarine, to visit Cuba
Havana, Cuba CNN — A group of Russian naval ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, will visit Cuba next week as…
India’s newly galvanized opposition strikes back with ‘mandate to save democracy’
June 8, 2024
India’s newly galvanized opposition strikes back with ‘mandate to save democracy’
CNN — At the start of the year, Narendra Modi launched his unofficial election campaign from the steps of a…
Slovenia becomes latest European country to recognize Palestinian state
June 7, 2024
Slovenia becomes latest European country to recognize Palestinian state
Slovenia has become the latest European country to formally recognize Palestinian statehood, after the country’s parliament approved the move with…
Biden’s D-Day visit may mark the end of an American era
June 6, 2024
Biden’s D-Day visit may mark the end of an American era
CNN — The new world for which the greatest generation sacrificed in the bloody surf of the Normandy beaches is…