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Russia may be in Ukraine to stay after 100 days of war

Saturday, 4 June 2022, 08:15 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

When Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in late February, the Russian president vowed his forces would not occupy the country. But as the invasion reached its 100th day Friday, Moscow...

Live updates: US to hold Russia accountable for crimes

Friday, 3 June 2022, 06:02 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

The United States and its allies are vowing to hold Russia accountable for crimes committed by its forces since they invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. U.S. Undersecretary of State Uzra Zeya told a U.N....

Ukraine facing grinding campaign as it waits for weapons

Friday, 3 June 2022, 06:00 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Ukrainian forces locked in a grinding battle for control of the country's east struggled to hold off Russian troops and buy themselves some time Thursday while they await the arrival of the advanced...

Jury sides with Johnny Depp in libel case, awards him $10M

Thursday, 2 June 2022, 07:30 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

A jury sided Wednesday with Johnny Depp in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, awarding the “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor more than $10 million and vindicating his...

Live updates: Russian missile hits western Lviv; 5 injured

Thursday, 2 June 2022, 06:30 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

LVIV, Ukraine — A Russian missile hit rail lines in the western Lviv region, a key conduit for supplies of Western weapons and other supplies, officials said. Lviv region Gov. Maksym...

US and Germany agree to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine

Thursday, 2 June 2022, 06:27 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

The U.S. and Germany pledged Wednesday to equip Ukraine with some of the advanced weapons it has long desired for shooting down aircraft and knocking out artillery, as Russian forces closed in on...

Deutsche Bank subsidiary CEO resigns after greenwashing raid

Wednesday, 1 June 2022, 13:47 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Deutsche Bank subsidiary DWS said Wednesday that its chief executive is resigning, hours after authorities raided its offices as part of a probe into claims that the company exaggerated the...

UK to hold days-long bash to celebrate queen's 70-year reign

Wednesday, 1 June 2022, 09:02 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Britain is getting ready for a party featuring mounted troops, solemn prayers — and a pack of dancing mechanical corgis. The nation will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the...

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