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South Africans call for UK to return diamonds set in crown jewels
World
May 5, 2023
South Africans call for UK to return diamonds set in crown jewels
Some South Africans are calling for Britain to return the world’s largest diamond, known as the Star of Africa, which…
Little makes sense about a drone attack on the Kremlin. Except this
World
May 4, 2023
Little makes sense about a drone attack on the Kremlin. Except this
At first glance, it looks like a sci-fi movie. What appear to be two drones, streaking across the night sky…
As Ukraine prepares counteroffensive, Russia appears in disarray
World
May 1, 2023
As Ukraine prepares counteroffensive, Russia appears in disarray
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine CNN — Ukraine’s much-anticipated counteroffensive appears imminent – and the way each side is preparing speaks volumes about…
Pope Francis says the Vatican is involved in a peace mission to end the war in Ukraine
World
May 1, 2023
Pope Francis says the Vatican is involved in a peace mission to end the war in Ukraine
CNN – The Vatican is part of a peace mission to end the war in Ukraine, Pope Francis said Sunday.…
France is still mad about a hike in the retirement age. But can the protests last?
World
May 1, 2023
France is still mad about a hike in the retirement age. But can the protests last?
Paris CNN — After months of protests and widespread strikes that saw transport grind to a halt and garbage mount…
Convicted terrorist pardoned in Hungary on eve of Pope’s visit
World
April 30, 2023
Convicted terrorist pardoned in Hungary on eve of Pope’s visit
Budapest, Hungary CNN — A far-right activist convicted of terrorism was among several prisoners pardoned in Hungary before the Pope’s…
Ukraine could launch its offensive against Russia any moment. Here’s what’s waiting
World
April 30, 2023
Ukraine could launch its offensive against Russia any moment. Here’s what’s waiting
CNN — Ukraine says its preparations for a spring counter-offensive are almost complete. When it’s launched, probably in the south,…
Russia vows retaliation after Poland seizes embassy school
World
April 30, 2023
Russia vows retaliation after Poland seizes embassy school
CNN — Russia says it will retaliate after Polish authorities seized the Russian Embassy school in Warsaw, Russia’s Foreign Ministry…
‘Glory to Ukraine’: French artist C215 dedicates mural to executed Ukrainian POW
World
April 30, 2023
‘Glory to Ukraine’: French artist C215 dedicates mural to executed Ukrainian POW
CNN — A mural depicting a fallen Ukrainian soldier executed by Russian forces in 2022 has appeared in the heart…
Two dead in Russian village after Ukrainian shelling, local governor says
World
April 30, 2023
Two dead in Russian village after Ukrainian shelling, local governor says
Two civilians have died in a village in Russia’s Bryansk region following Ukrainian shelling, according to a local governor. Alexander…