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CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed into law a bill that expands a ban on so-called LGBTQ “propaganda” in Russia, making it illegal for anyone to promote same-sex relationships or suggest that non-heterosexual orientations are “normal.” The ban was rubber-stamped by Putin just days after a harsh…
CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a visit to the Kerch Bridge, a key link between the annexed Crimean peninsula and mainland Russia which was partially destroyed by an explosion in October, according to Russian state media. Photos and videos from the visit have been released, including footage…
CNN — Disgraced attorney Michael Avenatti was sentenced Monday to 14 years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $11 million in restitution for embezzling millions of dollars from four of his clients and obstruction. Avenatti pleaded guilty earlier this year to four counts of wire fraud for each client…
CNN — Russian forces unleashed a new round of missiles towards Ukraine on Monday, ramping up attacks on the central and southeastern regions of the country. “We see that strategic bombers have taken off and the first wave of missiles was already launched,” said Yurii Ihnat, spokesman for the Ukrainian…
Why some Russians have vowed to resist Putin's invasion of Ukraine Source link
England’s Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring a goal against Iran on November 21. (Julian Finney/Getty Images) England soccer star Raheem Sterling is returning home from the World Cup in Qatar after intruders broke into his family home. Surrey Police said it is investigating a report of a burglary at an address…
Brussels Reuters — Belgium began proceedings on Monday in its largest ever trial to determine whether 10 men played a part in the Islamist suicide bombings in Brussels in 2016 that killed 32 people and injured over 300. More than six years after the attacks, presiding judge Laurence Massart will…
England star leaves World Cup after intruders break into family home Source link
The eastern town of Bakhmut has become a prime target for Russian troops, a Ukrainian military official said Sunday. Serhii Cherevatyi, spokesman for the Eastern Group of the nation’s armed forces, said Ukrainian troops were holding out in Bakhmut, describing the situation as “very difficult, but under control.” Russian units appeared…
The eastern town of Bakhmut has become a prime target for Russian troops, a Ukrainian military official said Sunday. Serhii Cherevatyi, spokesman for the Eastern Group of the nation’s armed forces, said Ukrainian troops were holding out in Bakhmut, describing the situation as “very difficult, but under control.” Russian units appeared…
The eastern town of Bakhmut has become a prime target for Russian troops, a Ukrainian military official said Sunday. Serhii Cherevatyi, spokesman for the Eastern Group of the nation’s armed forces, said Ukrainian troops were holding out in Bakhmut, describing the situation as “very difficult, but under control.” Russian units appeared…
CNN — Authorities have announced a mandatory curfew in a North Carolina county where around 40,000 customers lost power after two power substations were damaged by gunfire Saturday night. The county will implement a mandatory curfew from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., starting Sunday night, Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields…
The UN’s nuclear watchdog hopes to reach an agreement with Russia and Ukraine on protecting the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant by year’s end. Source link
OPEC and its allies decided Sunday to stick with their existing policy of curtailing oil output, just hours before new Western sanctions on Russian crude exports come into force. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, and other major oil producers including Russia, said they would continue to restrict supply by 2…
Édouard Mendy of Senegal warms up before the match between England and Senegal at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on Sunday. (Shaun Botterill/FIFA/Getty Images) Euro 2020 finalist England comes in as a heavy favorite against the West African side. History would also seem to favor manager Gareth Southgate’s…
OPEC and its allies decided Sunday to stick with their existing policy of curtailing oil output, just hours before new Western sanctions on Russian crude exports come into force. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, and other major oil producers including Russia, said they would continue to restrict supply by 2…
CNN — Stunning scenes of dissent and defiance played out across China over the past week, marking the country’s largest protests in decades – and an unprecedented challenge to leader Xi Jinping. Deep public anger after nearly three years of snap lockdowns, border closures and financial hardship brought thousands out…
CNN — Ukraine’s foreign minister has accused Russia of being behind a series of more than a dozen letters containing explosives or animal parts that were sent to Ukrainian diplomats around the world. “This campaign is aimed at sowing fear,” Dmytro Kuleba told CNN’s Matthew Chance in an exclusive interview…
Several Ukrainian officials have warned that the country faces a tough winter but can prevail in the face of Russian missile attacks on its infrastructure. Source link
CNN — Some Russian troops are withdrawing from their positions in Ukraine’s southern region of Zaporizhzhia, according to Kyiv. Russian units have left the settlements of Mykhailivka, Polohy and Inzhenerne, all towns south of the city of Zaporizhzhia, the General Staff of the Ukrainian military said in its daily update…
CNN — A hospital patient has been arrested after she allegedly twice switched off the oxygen equipment on which a fellow patient depended because it was too noisy, German authorities have said. The public prosecutor’s office in the southwest German city of Mannheim obtained a warrant for the 72-year-old woman’s…
President Joe Biden said he “has no immediate plans” to contact Vladimir Putin, but added that he’s prepared to speak with the Russian leader if he’s looking for a way to end the war in Ukraine. Source link
CNN — The Kremlin said on Thursday that any details of prisoner swap discussions with the United States will not be publicly disclosed and that Moscow is not planning to engage with the Biden administration before the end of the year, according to Russian state media. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov…
CNN — A new expanded law on “foreign agents” in Russia comes into force Thursday, signifying an intensifying crackdown on free speech and opposition under President Vladimir Putin that has accelerated as his fortunes in Ukraine have deteriorated. It’s also further evidence of Russia’s determination to root out what it…
Madrid CNN — Spain said Thursday it was boosting security measures after a series of letter bombs was discovered in the country, including one that was sent to Spain’s prime minister last week and another to the US embassy. The sixth and latest bomb was detected Thursday afternoon and sent…
CNN — Russia’s upper house of parliament unanimously voted on Wednesday to toughen a controversial law banning what the bill describes as “LGBT propaganda,” making it apply to Russians of all ages. The bill has to be signed into law by Russian President Vladimir Putin after being passed by the…
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba attends a UN Security Council meeting in New York City on September 22. (Amr Alfiky/Reuters/FILE) Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said it’s imperative that NATO supply Ukraine quickly as the war continues. “You need to be with us not just as long as it takes, but also supply…
CNN — An explosion occurred Wednesday at Ukraine’s embassy in Madrid, injuring one Ukrainian employee who was handling a letter addressed to the country’s ambassador to Spain, officials said. The individual was slightly injured and is being treated at hospital, while police are investigating, Spain’s foreign ministry said. Kyiv’s ambassador…
