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US concerned at China’s ‘alignment’ with Russia, Blinken says
July 10, 2022
US concerned at China’s ‘alignment’ with Russia, Blinken says
Nusa Dua, Indonesia – United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday he had discussed Russian aggression in…
At least 14 dead in a mass shooting at a bar in Soweto, South Africa
July 10, 2022
At least 14 dead in a mass shooting at a bar in Soweto, South Africa
(CNN) – At least 14 people were killed and nine more injured in a shooting at a bar in the…
As Sri Lanka’s leader agrees to step down, protesters sing on the streets. But the future is uncertain and the economy is wrecked
July 10, 2022
As Sri Lanka’s leader agrees to step down, protesters sing on the streets. But the future is uncertain and the economy is wrecked
(CNN) – Sri Lanka woke on Sunday to an uncertain future, with both its President and Prime Minister set to…
Boris Johnson was Kyiv’s darling. Now that he’s leaving, Ukraine fears what’s next
July 10, 2022
Boris Johnson was Kyiv’s darling. Now that he’s leaving, Ukraine fears what’s next
(CNN) – When Boris Johnson finally announced he would step down as UK Prime Minister on Thursday, after desperately trying…
Japan votes in election billed as ‘defense of democracy’ as police admit security ‘problems’ during Shinzo Abe assassination
July 10, 2022
Japan votes in election billed as ‘defense of democracy’ as police admit security ‘problems’ during Shinzo Abe assassination
Tokyo (CNN) – Japanese voters headed to the polling stations on Sunday for an election billed as a defense of…
Sri Lanka is ‘bankrupt,’ Prime Minister says
July 9, 2022
Sri Lanka is ‘bankrupt,’ Prime Minister says
Colombo, Sri Lanka (CNN) – Sri Lanka is “bankrupt,” Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said Tuesday, as the country suffers its…
Some 300 inmates on run after suspected Boko Haram raid on Nigeria prison
July 9, 2022
Some 300 inmates on run after suspected Boko Haram raid on Nigeria prison
Abuja, Nigeria – Around 300 inmates are on the run after a suspected raid by Islamist Boko Haram militants on…
Nepal’s Finance Minister resigns amid claims ‘unauthorised persons’ changed state budget
July 9, 2022
Nepal’s Finance Minister resigns amid claims ‘unauthorised persons’ changed state budget
Nepal’s Finance Minister Janardan Sharma resigned on Wednesday after the parliamentary speaker ordered an investigation into allegations of unauthorised changes…
Shinzo Abe, former Japanese prime minister, assassinated during campaign speech
July 9, 2022
Shinzo Abe, former Japanese prime minister, assassinated during campaign speech
Tokyo (CNN) – Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died on Friday after being shot while giving a campaign speech…
Simulation shows tsunami waves as high as 42 feet could hit Seattle in minutes should a major earthquake occur on the Seattle Fault
July 9, 2022
Simulation shows tsunami waves as high as 42 feet could hit Seattle in minutes should a major earthquake occur on the Seattle Fault
(CNN) – A simulation released by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shows the impact of a 7.5-magnitude…