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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…
Germany knocked out of World Cup after extraordinary finale to Group E
December 2, 2022
Germany knocked out of World Cup after extraordinary finale to Group E
CNN — Germany was knocked out of the 2022 World Cup on Thursday after a quite extraordinary finale to Group E, despite beating…
UK adds 22 Russian officials to sanctions list
December 1, 2022
UK adds 22 Russian officials to sanctions list
The United Kingdom has sanctioned another 22 Russian officials for aiding Russia’s war on Ukraine, UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly…
Spain steps up security after spate of letter bombs, including one that exploded at Ukrainian embassy
December 1, 2022
Spain steps up security after spate of letter bombs, including one that exploded at Ukrainian embassy
Spain said Thursday it was boosting security measures after a series of letter bombs was discovered in the country, including…