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Belarus president set to extend 30-year rule as critics slam ‘sham’ election
World
January 26, 2025
Belarus president set to extend 30-year rule as critics slam ‘sham’ election
CNN — Belarusians are voting in a closely managed presidential election that is all but certain to extend the rule…
Elon Musk speaks at Germany’s AfD campaign launch as thousands protest the far-right party
World
January 26, 2025
Elon Musk speaks at Germany’s AfD campaign launch as thousands protest the far-right party
CNN — American tech billionaire Elon Musk made a surprise address at the campaign launch for Germany’s Alternative for Germany…
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
World
January 26, 2025
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
CNN — Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. Its figures are, if not…
Elon Musk is causing trouble in Europe. What’s in it for him?
World
January 23, 2025
Elon Musk is causing trouble in Europe. What’s in it for him?
London CNN — “I would prefer to stay out of politics,” Elon Musk told his followers in 2021, on the platform…
Xi and Putin hail tightening ties in call hours after Trump inauguration
World
January 22, 2025
Xi and Putin hail tightening ties in call hours after Trump inauguration
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping vowed to take his country’s ties with Russia to a new level…
Putin’s ‘not doing so well,’ says Trump in unusually critical remarks on Kremlin leader
World
January 22, 2025
Putin’s ‘not doing so well,’ says Trump in unusually critical remarks on Kremlin leader
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — His inauguration speech was loudest in its silence on Ukraine. But hours later, US President Donald…
Ukraine opens a new front against Russia – flattering Trump
World
January 19, 2025
Ukraine opens a new front against Russia – flattering Trump
CNN — World leaders have been rushing to get on Donald Trump’s good side since his reelection as US president,…
Russia strikes kill three in central Kyiv at critical moment in Ukraine conflict
World
January 18, 2025
Russia strikes kill three in central Kyiv at critical moment in Ukraine conflict
CNN — Three people were killed and three others were injured in an attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv…
Ukraine and Russia launch major strikes on each other with Trump’s inauguration days away
World
January 15, 2025
Ukraine and Russia launch major strikes on each other with Trump’s inauguration days away
CNN — Ukraine and Russia have been exchanging major drone and missile strikes, with each seeking to gain an advantage…
Ukraine fires US, British missiles into Russia, launches one of largest drone attacks so far
World
January 15, 2025
Ukraine fires US, British missiles into Russia, launches one of largest drone attacks so far
Moscow Reuters — Russia’s military on Tuesday said it would retaliate against Ukraine after Kyiv attacked Russian regions by firing…