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Ukrainian servicemen ride atop a tank in Bakhmut, in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on December 5. (Yevhen Titov/Reuters) Fighting in eastern Ukraine continues to be concentrated in the Bakhmut area of Donetsk, according to Ukrainian officials. Serhiy Hayday, head of the Luhansk regional military administration, said on Ukrainian television that the “Donetsk…

Ukrainian servicemen ride atop a tank in Bakhmut, in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on December 5. (Yevhen Titov/Reuters) Fighting in eastern Ukraine continues to be concentrated in the Bakhmut area of Donetsk, according to Ukrainian officials. Serhiy Hayday, head of the Luhansk regional military administration, said on Ukrainian television that the “Donetsk…

Editor’s Note: Jeff Yang is a research director for the Institute for the Future and the head of their Digital Intelligence Lab. A frequent contributor to CNN Opinion, he co-hosts the podcast “They Call Us Bruce,” and is co-author of the new book “RISE: A Pop History of Asian America…

A group of Italian historians has published an online directory of sites associated with the country’s fascist past. This comes just a month after the formation of Italy’s latest government, the most far-right in its post-war history. CNN’s Ben Wedeman reports. Source: CNN Source link

Ukrainian servicemen ride atop a tank in Bakhmut, in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on December 5. (Yevhen Titov/Reuters) Fighting in eastern Ukraine continues to be concentrated in the Bakhmut area of Donetsk, according to Ukrainian officials. Serhiy Hayday, head of the Luhansk regional military administration, said on Ukrainian television that the “Donetsk…

CNN  —  Explosions at two Russian air bases Monday have focused attention on Ukraine’s efforts to develop longer-range combat drones. The Russian Defense Ministry says the attacks were carried out by Ukrainian drones, which it claims were brought down by Russian air defenses. Imagery – both satellite and photographs –…

Dolyna, Ukraine CNN  —  A soldier in a Ukrainian uniform morosely contemplates the ruins of an Orthodox monastery in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. “This is a result of Putin’s war,” he says, angrily, as he paces through the wreck. “As a Christian, this is very offensive to me.” The soldier,…

Taipei (CNN) — It’s been nearly two months since Taiwan lifted its entry restrictions and ended mandatory quarantine, allowing most international tourists to visit the island. The government has since vowed to boost its tourism offerings and attract 10 million international visitors by 2025 after losing out on tourist revenue…

Keeping you in the know, Culture Queue is an ongoing series of recommendations for timely books to read, films to watch and podcasts and music to listen to. “Apokaluptein: 16389067” is what artist Jesse Krimes dubbed his prison contraband — a project so off-limits, he had to create it behind…

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…