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Putin signs law to mobilize Russian citizens convicted of serious crimes
November 6, 2022
Putin signs law to mobilize Russian citizens convicted of serious crimes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law to conscript citizens with unexpunged or outstanding convictions for murder, robbery, larceny,…
Hong Kong says it’s back open for business. Will the world buy it?
November 6, 2022
Hong Kong says it’s back open for business. Will the world buy it?
Hong Kong CNN — At a glitzy finance summit in Hong Kong this week, the city’s leader triumphantly told a…
South Korea scrambles fighter jets after detecting 180 North Korean warplanes, military says
November 6, 2022
South Korea scrambles fighter jets after detecting 180 North Korean warplanes, military says
Seoul, South Korea CNN — South Korea scrambled about 80 fighter jets after detecting a large number of North Korean…
Hundreds of elephants, wildebeests and zebras dead in Kenya amid prolonged drought
November 6, 2022
Hundreds of elephants, wildebeests and zebras dead in Kenya amid prolonged drought
CNN – Hundreds of elephants, wildebeests, and zebras have died across Kenya amid the nation’s longest drought in decades. “The…
US military nuclear chief sounds the alarm about pace of China’s nuclear weapons program
November 5, 2022
US military nuclear chief sounds the alarm about pace of China’s nuclear weapons program
CNN – The Commander of US Strategic Command, which oversees the US nuclear weapons program, warned that China is developing…
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan blames establishment figures for plot to kill him
November 5, 2022
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan blames establishment figures for plot to kill him
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Tensions escalated in Pakistan on Friday as former Prime Minister Imran Khan blamed establishment figures for…
Warring parties have agreed to a truce in Ethiopia’s two-year civil war. Here’s what to know
November 5, 2022
Warring parties have agreed to a truce in Ethiopia’s two-year civil war. Here’s what to know
When Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019, he was lauded as a regional peacemaker.…
German chancellor calls on China to use its “influence” on Russia in Ukraine war
November 4, 2022
German chancellor calls on China to use its “influence” on Russia in Ukraine war
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on Chinese President Xi Jinping to help stop Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in…
Putin says 318,000 Russians mobilized for Ukraine war effort
November 4, 2022
Putin says 318,000 Russians mobilized for Ukraine war effort
Russia has mobilized an additional 18,000 soldiers above its goal of 300,000 to fight in Ukraine from the general male…
UK and Polish leaders discuss bolstering NATO’s eastern flank in a “strong signal” to Putin
November 4, 2022
UK and Polish leaders discuss bolstering NATO’s eastern flank in a “strong signal” to Putin
Britain and Poland have agreed on the need to “send a continued strong signal” against Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Downing…