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Russian forces lash out indiscriminately as Ukraine increases military pressure on frontline towns
May 9, 2023
Russian forces lash out indiscriminately as Ukraine increases military pressure on frontline towns
Mala Tokmachka, Ukraine CNN — In this vacant and damaged village, news of Russia’s evacuation of occupied towns along the…
Canadian diplomat expelled from China in tit–for-tat measure
May 9, 2023
Canadian diplomat expelled from China in tit–for-tat measure
Hong Kong CNN — China on Tuesday expelled a Canadian diplomat in Shanghai, a day after Canada announced it would…
Vietnam and Laos record hottest temperatures ever as heat wave grips Southeast Asia
May 8, 2023
Vietnam and Laos record hottest temperatures ever as heat wave grips Southeast Asia
Hong Kong CNN — Temperature records tumbled across Southeast Asia over the weekend as the region swelters under a weekslong…
China says relations with US on ‘cold ice,’ but stabilizing ties a ‘top priority’
May 8, 2023
China says relations with US on ‘cold ice,’ but stabilizing ties a ‘top priority’
Hong Kong CNN — China’s foreign minister said Monday a “series of erroneous words and deeds” by the United States…
Why has a state in India’s northeast exploded in ethnic unrest?
May 8, 2023
Why has a state in India’s northeast exploded in ethnic unrest?
Violence has gripped the northeast Indian state of Manipur, as unrest between ethnic groups saw buildings set ablaze and charred…
IAEA warns of ‘severe nuclear accident’ in Ukraine
May 8, 2023
IAEA warns of ‘severe nuclear accident’ in Ukraine
The Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, issued an urgent warning of a potential catastrophic nuclear accident…
UK police face backlash over handling of anti-monarchy protests, government minister defends force’s actions
May 8, 2023
UK police face backlash over handling of anti-monarchy protests, government minister defends force’s actions
A senior UK government minister has defended the actions of the Metropolitan Police during the anti-monarchy protests in London on…
Russia is sending museum pieces into war, but experts say they may still be effective
May 8, 2023
Russia is sending museum pieces into war, but experts say they may still be effective
A cargo train loaded with tanks chugs along under the crisp, spring sun. “Wow,” a woman says, pointing her camera…
Rohingya refugees demand citizenship and security on first return to Myanmar
May 8, 2023
Rohingya refugees demand citizenship and security on first return to Myanmar
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh said on Saturday they would not return to Myanmar to “be confined in camps” after making…
Over 50 dead, hundreds hospitalized and 23,000 displaced by ethnic violence in India’s Manipur
May 7, 2023
Over 50 dead, hundreds hospitalized and 23,000 displaced by ethnic violence in India’s Manipur
New Delhi CNN — Ethnic violence in the Indian state of Manipur has killed more than 50 people, left hundreds…