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Flash floods kill 550 in Pakistan in heaviest rains in decades
August 6, 2022
Flash floods kill 550 in Pakistan in heaviest rains in decades
Islamabad (CNN)Flash floods caused by abnormally heavy monsoon rains killed at least 549 people in Pakistan over the past month,…
Some nationalists felt China did too little to counter Pelosi. Beijing wants to change their minds
August 6, 2022
Some nationalists felt China did too little to counter Pelosi. Beijing wants to change their minds
Hong Kong (CNN) – As a US Air Force jet carrying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi approached Taiwan on Tuesday night,…
Top Russian hypersonic missile scientist arrested on treason charge
August 6, 2022
Top Russian hypersonic missile scientist arrested on treason charge
(CNN) – A leading Russian scientist in hypersonic flight was arrested on suspicion of treason on Friday, according to Russian…
Joe Biden’s hugely consequential Covid isolation
August 6, 2022
Joe Biden’s hugely consequential Covid isolation
Washington (CNN)A fatigued, runny-nosed President Joe Biden entered Covid solitude on July 21 with his legislative agenda stalled, a standoff…
Huge relief as Ukrainian grain shipped out, but the food crisis isn’t going anywhere
August 6, 2022
Huge relief as Ukrainian grain shipped out, but the food crisis isn’t going anywhere
CNN) – As the Razoni left the Ukrainian port of Odesa on Monday with the first shipment of grain since…
Taiwan says multiple Chinese aircraft and vessels spotted in possible simulated attack
August 6, 2022
Taiwan says multiple Chinese aircraft and vessels spotted in possible simulated attack
Hong Kong (CNN) – Taiwan says it detected “multiple” Chinese aircraft and naval vessels taking part in military drills around…
The diamond-inspired superyacht concept with an on-board ‘waterfall’
August 5, 2022
The diamond-inspired superyacht concept with an on-board ‘waterfall’
(CNN) — Real diamonds shouldn’t float in water. But this brilliant new superyacht concept with an on board cinema, helipad and…
Kremlin spokesman refuses to comment on Griner verdict and says she can petition for clemency
August 5, 2022
Kremlin spokesman refuses to comment on Griner verdict and says she can petition for clemency
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Friday declined to comment on the decision of a Russian court to sentence WNBA star…
Putin praises Erdoğan for his role in brokering deal to unblock Ukraine grain exports
August 5, 2022
Putin praises Erdoğan for his role in brokering deal to unblock Ukraine grain exports
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday praised his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for his role in the signing of a…
White House summoned Chinese ambassador to condemn provocations
August 5, 2022
White House summoned Chinese ambassador to condemn provocations
(CNN)The White House summoned Chinese Ambassador to the US Qin Gang on Thursday to condemn China’s “irresponsible” military activities near…