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Moscow briefly shuts all major airports after alleged drone attack
World
August 18, 2023
Moscow briefly shuts all major airports after alleged drone attack
CNN — Russia temporarily shuttered all four major Moscow airports early on Friday morning following an alleged drone strike on…
Former Austrian leader Kurz charged with giving false evidence
World
August 18, 2023
Former Austrian leader Kurz charged with giving false evidence
CNN — Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has been charged with giving false testimony, Austria’s Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office…
Thousands evacuated as wildfires tear through Spanish island of Tenerife
World
August 18, 2023
Thousands evacuated as wildfires tear through Spanish island of Tenerife
CNN — More than 3,000 people have been evacuated since Wednesday as wildfires continue to tear through the Spanish Canary…
Egypt launches initiative for legal protection of expatriates
Egypt
August 16, 2023
Egypt launches initiative for legal protection of expatriates
An initiative for the legal protection of Egyptian expatriates, – which includes those in US, Europe, Asia and the countries…
Gas station explosion kills 35, injures dozens in Russia’s Dagestan region
World
August 16, 2023
Gas station explosion kills 35, injures dozens in Russia’s Dagestan region
CNN — At least 35 people were killed and dozens more injured when a fire caused an explosion at a…
Poland to hold biggest military parade in decades, as its clout in Europe grows
World
August 15, 2023
Poland to hold biggest military parade in decades, as its clout in Europe grows
CNN – Poland is set to hold its largest military parade in decades on Tuesday, in a flex of defensive…
Russia says it shot down Ukrainian missiles over key Crimea bridge
World
August 13, 2023
Russia says it shot down Ukrainian missiles over key Crimea bridge
CNN — Russian officials say multiple missiles were shot down over the crucial bridge connecting the annexed Crimea to the…
Western leaders welcomed China’s presence at Ukraine peace talks. But Beijing’s relationship with Europe is still testy
World
August 12, 2023
Western leaders welcomed China’s presence at Ukraine peace talks. But Beijing’s relationship with Europe is still testy
CNN — European officials took some small comfort when China attended a summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last weekend. The…
Russia’s ‘August curse’ sees war come home
World
August 12, 2023
Russia’s ‘August curse’ sees war come home
Moscow CNN — In years past, the month of August was often greeted in Russia with a degree of caution,…
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny slams Russia’s ‘corrupt’ elite for bringing Putin to power
World
August 12, 2023
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny slams Russia’s ‘corrupt’ elite for bringing Putin to power
CNN — Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny on Friday took aim at Russia’s “corrupt” elite that placed President Vladimir…