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Taiwan earthquake: Hundreds still awaiting rescue, death toll rises to 13
April 7, 2024
Taiwan earthquake: Hundreds still awaiting rescue, death toll rises to 13
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Around 400 people are still stranded and awaiting rescue in Taiwan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake…
Russian dam bursts forcing thousands to evacuate in flood-hit southern region
April 7, 2024
Russian dam bursts forcing thousands to evacuate in flood-hit southern region
CNN — Thousands of Russians have been evacuated from their homes after an embankment dam broke in the southern region…
As Russia tests for weak spots, Ukraine is banking on enemy mistakes
April 6, 2024
As Russia tests for weak spots, Ukraine is banking on enemy mistakes
CNN — It generated little attention: another Russian assault in eastern Ukraine, across barren, pock-marked fields, met by determined, nimble…
Ukraine claims major drone strike on Russian airfield, killing servicemen and destroying aircraft
April 6, 2024
Ukraine claims major drone strike on Russian airfield, killing servicemen and destroying aircraft
CNN — Ukraine launched a major drone attack on an airbase in Russia’s Rostov region, killing Russian servicemen and destroying…
‘Outrage against international law’: Ecuador police storm Mexican embassy to arrest former VP
April 6, 2024
‘Outrage against international law’: Ecuador police storm Mexican embassy to arrest former VP
CNN — Ecuadorian police stormed the Mexican embassy in Quito on Friday night to arrest a former vice president seeking…
Last-minute Brexit bill risks higher food prices, UK business groups warn
April 4, 2024
Last-minute Brexit bill risks higher food prices, UK business groups warn
London CNN — British business groups are warning that newly announced post-Brexit charges on plant and animal imports could push…
Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador, closes consulates over port deal
April 4, 2024
Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador, closes consulates over port deal
Two Somali officials on Thursday announced that their country has expelled the Ethiopian ambassador and closed a consulate in the…
NATO’s next challenge: How to reverse years of underfunding defense
April 4, 2024
NATO’s next challenge: How to reverse years of underfunding defense
CNN — The 75-year history of NATO can be described in three acts, each defined by existential threats to Western security. First,…
Dozens rescued after major Taiwan quake but more than 600 still cut off
April 4, 2024
Dozens rescued after major Taiwan quake but more than 600 still cut off
CNN — Rescue teams Thursday were trying to reach more than 600 people in eastern Taiwan following the strongest earthquake…
Biden and Netanyahu call comes amid extreme mutual tensions and political pressure
April 4, 2024
Biden and Netanyahu call comes amid extreme mutual tensions and political pressure
CNN — President Joe Biden’s scheduled call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday will not simply test the…