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Category: 4. World
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Homes destroyed and dozens injured in Russian drone barrage on Ukraine
Russia launched a major drone and missile attack on Ukraine overnight, with the Sumy region bearing the brunt as strikes left at least 14 people injured, officials said.
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Fuel Shortages Hit Russia’s Far East as Ukrainian Strikes Take Refineries Offline
Russia’s Far East is facing growing gasoline shortages after a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes knocked out a significant share of the country’s oil refining capacity, leaving drivers waiting in long lines and stations rationing…
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Pope Leo calls for worshipers to fast on Friday
Aug. 20 (UPI) — Pope Leo XIV announced Wednesday he is asking the devoted to refrain from eating on Friday and to spend the day praying for peace.
“I invite all the faithful to take part in a day of fasting and prayer on Aug. 22, imploring the…
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Japan hosts Africa summit and seeks greater economic ties in the region
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday proposed an economic zone connecting the Indian Ocean to Africa as the country seeks to play a greater role in the African…
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Suspected military drone crashes and explodes in eastern Poland, officials say
Local police said they received reports of the crash around 2 am and found burned metal and plastic debris at the scene near the village of Osiny.
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Imposing Further Sanctions in Response to the ICC’s Ongoing Threat to Americans and Israelis
Today, the United States is sanctioning four individuals, currently serving on the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Department of State’s designations are made pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14203, which authorizes sanctions on…
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