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Russia’s longstanding problem with Ukraine’s borders

Thursday, 25 August 2022, 09:18 Last update: about 5 years ago

As Russia's secomnd invasion of Ukraine drags on, reaching six months, many are keen to see the end of the fighting. Motives and goals may differ, but they hope that with the right concessions...

Ukraine marks Independence Day six months after start of war

Wednesday, 24 August 2022, 11:00 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Residents of Kyiv woke up to air raid sirens as Ukraine observed its Independence Day on Wednesday, which also marked exactly six months since the start of Russia's military...

Car blast kills daughter of Russian known as 'Putin's brain'

Sunday, 21 August 2022, 14:37 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

The daughter of an influential Russian political theorist who is often referred to as “Putin’s brain” was killed in a car bombing on the outskirts of Moscow, officials said...

Finland asks: Does a prime minister have a right to party?

Saturday, 20 August 2022, 18:22 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

In a leaked video, Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin is seen dancing and singing with friends at a private party. The 36-year-old leader poses for the camera. She sits on her knees, hands...

Blasts in Crimea underscore Russian forces' vulnerability

Thursday, 18 August 2022, 09:43 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

A spate of explosions and fires has turned Russian-occupied Crimea from a secure rear base into a new battleground in the war, demonstrating both the Russians' vulnerability and the Ukrainians'...

Mosque bombing in Afghan capital kills 21

Thursday, 18 August 2022, 09:39 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

A bombing at a mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul during evening prayers killed at least 21 people, including a prominent cleric, and wounded at least 33 others, eyewitnesses and police said...

UK man in court over threat to 'kill queen' with crossbow

Wednesday, 17 August 2022, 13:43 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

A man who got into the grounds of Windsor Castle armed with a crossbow told police he wanted to “kill the queen,” prosecutors said during a court hearing Wednesday. Jaswant Singh...

Russian shelling heavy in east; Ukraine strikes key bridge

Sunday, 14 August 2022, 06:24 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Russia's military pounded residential areas across Ukraine overnight, claiming gains, as Ukrainian forces pressed a counteroffensive to try to take back an occupied southern region, striking the last...

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