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South Africa’s leader could be sunk by a scandal over cash stuffed in a sofa at his buffalo farm
December 3, 2022
South Africa’s leader could be sunk by a scandal over cash stuffed in a sofa at his buffalo farm
Johannesburg, South Africa CNN — Cyril Ramaphosa was elected to root out corruption. Now, he could be forced to quit…
Modi urges unity on climate change, terrorism, pandemics as India assumes G20 presidency
December 3, 2022
Modi urges unity on climate change, terrorism, pandemics as India assumes G20 presidency
The world must cooperate to tackle the greatest challenges of climate change, terrorism, and pandemics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said…
Ukraine claims some Russian units are withdrawing from Zaporizhzhia
December 3, 2022
Ukraine claims some Russian units are withdrawing from Zaporizhzhia
Some Russian troops are withdrawing from their positions in Ukraine’s southern region of Zaporizhzhia, according to Kyiv. Russian units have…
China’s Xi acknowledges Covid frustration caused protests and hints at relaxing rules, EU official says
December 3, 2022
China’s Xi acknowledges Covid frustration caused protests and hints at relaxing rules, EU official says
CNN — Chinese President Xi Jinping has acknowledged the frustration within China amid his government’s unrelenting zero-Covid strategy, a European…
Iranian security forces kill anti-government protester celebrating World Cup defeat, rights group says
December 2, 2022
Iranian security forces kill anti-government protester celebrating World Cup defeat, rights group says
CNN — A man is reported to have been killed by security forces in northern Iran during public celebrations by anti-government…
Putin tells Germany’s Scholz Western states’ position on Ukraine is “destructive”
December 2, 2022
Putin tells Germany’s Scholz Western states’ position on Ukraine is “destructive”
Russian President Vladimir Putin told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a phone call on Friday that the position of Western states on…
Russia is firing dummy missiles to exhaust Ukraine’s air defenses, Ukrainian military says
December 2, 2022
Russia is firing dummy missiles to exhaust Ukraine’s air defenses, Ukrainian military says
The Ukrainian military says Russia is now using nuclear-capable missiles fitted with non-explosive warheads in a bid to exhaust Ukraine’s…
2022 World Cup schedule on Friday
December 2, 2022
2022 World Cup schedule on Friday
The 2022 World Cup, which is currently being held in Qatar, and will continue until December 18, will see many…
Biden and Macron diverge on willingness to engage with Putin
December 2, 2022
Biden and Macron diverge on willingness to engage with Putin
US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday demonstrated a united front in addressing the ongoing war in Ukraine…
Moscow waited 2 weeks to formally notify embassy of Griner’s transfer to penal colony, US says
December 2, 2022
Moscow waited 2 weeks to formally notify embassy of Griner’s transfer to penal colony, US says
The Russian government formally told the US Embassy last week about detained WNBA star Brittney Griner’s transfer to a remote…