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Niger junta says ‘high treason’ evidence gathered to prosecute ousted president Bazoum
August 14, 2023
Niger junta says ‘high treason’ evidence gathered to prosecute ousted president Bazoum
CNN — Niger’s junta claimed Sunday it had gathered evidence to prosecute the country’s ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for “high…
Heavy rains bring deadly flash flood and landslide to northwest China
August 14, 2023
Heavy rains bring deadly flash flood and landslide to northwest China
CNN — At least 21 people are dead and six others missing after a flash flood and landslide following torrential…
Ukraine makes partial but ‘significant’ gain in south as counteroffensive grinds on
August 13, 2023
Ukraine makes partial but ‘significant’ gain in south as counteroffensive grinds on
CNN — Ukraine has claimed “partial success” at a village along the southern front, as Kyiv’s counteroffensive continues to struggle…
Guatemalans prepare to vote in troubled presidential election
August 13, 2023
Guatemalans prepare to vote in troubled presidential election
CNN — Guatemala’s presidential runoff on August 20 will see a former first lady compete against the son of a…
Villavicencio assassination a ‘disturbing moment’ for Ecuador democracy, former running mate says
August 13, 2023
Villavicencio assassination a ‘disturbing moment’ for Ecuador democracy, former running mate says
Quito, Ecuador CNN — The assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio marks a “disturbing moment” for the region and…
Ocean heat is off the charts, so where are the hurricanes? Forecasters warn a change is coming
August 13, 2023
Ocean heat is off the charts, so where are the hurricanes? Forecasters warn a change is coming
Record-high ocean temperatures are setting the stage for an active Atlantic hurricane season with explosive tropical development, but just one…
Where in the world is Wagner warlord Prigozhin? At large and in charge, apparently
August 13, 2023
Where in the world is Wagner warlord Prigozhin? At large and in charge, apparently
CNN — Late last week, imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was handed a harsh judgment: After a court hit…
Taiwan’s vice president is passing through New York. And China isn’t happy
August 13, 2023
Taiwan’s vice president is passing through New York. And China isn’t happy
CNN — China’s foreign ministry on Sunday condemned the transit of Taiwan’s vice president and presidential candidate William Lai through…
Russia says it shot down Ukrainian missiles over key Crimea bridge
August 13, 2023
Russia says it shot down Ukrainian missiles over key Crimea bridge
CNN — Russian officials say multiple missiles were shot down over the crucial bridge connecting the annexed Crimea to the…
Western leaders welcomed China’s presence at Ukraine peace talks. But Beijing’s relationship with Europe is still testy
August 12, 2023
Western leaders welcomed China’s presence at Ukraine peace talks. But Beijing’s relationship with Europe is still testy
CNN — European officials took some small comfort when China attended a summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last weekend. The…