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Russia taking 'operational pause' in Ukraine, analysts say

Thursday, 7 July 2022, 15:28 Last update: about 5 years ago

Foreign analysts say Russia may be temporarily easing its offensive in Ukraine as the Russian military attempts to reassemble its forces for a renewed assault.  On Wednesday, Russian forces...

High cost of Russia gains in Ukraine could limit new advance

Tuesday, 5 July 2022, 09:41 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

After more than four months of ferocious fighting, Russia claimed a key victory: full control over one of the two provinces in Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland. But Moscow's rout of the...

Sydney floods burden 50,000 around Australia's largest city

Tuesday, 5 July 2022, 09:38 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Hundreds of homes have been inundated in and around Australia's largest city in a flood emergency that was causing trouble for 50,000 people, officials said Tuesday. Emergency response teams made...

3 sentenced to death for fighting on Ukraine's side

Thursday, 9 June 2022, 16:27 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Two British citizens and a Moroccan have been sentenced to death by pro-Moscow rebels in eastern Ukraine for fighting on Ukraine's side. The three men fought alongside Ukrainian troops and...

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