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U.S. to send 15th military package to Ukraine, bringing total aid in Russia war to $7 billion
US military personnel stand by a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) during Saudi Arabias first World Defense Show, north of the capital Riyadh, on March 6, 2022. Fayez Nureldine | Afp | Getty Images WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is set to send its 15th security assistance package to Ukraine, bringing the tally of […]
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Ukraine says retaking of Snake Island shows Kyiv ‘cannot be broken’; Russia hits out at West at G-20
Zelenskyy says retaking of Snake Island shows Ukraine ‘cannot be broken’ Moscow said Russian troops withdrew from Snake Island (pictured here in an image released by the military governor of Odesa) last week as a “goodwill gesture.” Ukraine, however, said Russian forces hastily evacuated after successful military action. Odessa Military Governor | Anadolu Agency | […]
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a statement at Downing Street in London, Britain, July 7, 2022. Henry Nicholls | Reuters LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned Thursday, bringing an acrimonious end to a nearly three-year premiership that has been beset by controversy and scandal. Speaking outside Downing Street, Johnson said the process […]
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Sterling gains on unconfirmed reports UK PM Boris Johnson will resign today
Sterling hit a day’s high Thursday following multiple unconfirmed reports that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to resign. The pound rose 0.35% against the U.S. dollar to trade at $1.1971 around 9.25 a.m. London time. It comes after more than 50 MPs resigned from Johnson’s government within 48 hours. CNBC and NBC News were […]
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UK government resignations top 50 as PM Boris Johnson clings to power
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson attends a news conference during a NATO summit in Madrid, Spain June 30, 2022. Yves Herman | Reuters LONDON — Over 50 members of parliament have resigned from U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government since Tuesday, as the unprecedented revolt against the leader from within his own party continues. After […]
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Russia says the West risks the ‘wrath’ of God if it punishes Moscow over the war; heavy weapons start to have an impact
Humanity at risk if the West seeks to punish Russia over Ukraine, official warns Former President Dmitry Medvedev said on Telegram on Wednesday that he thought it was a “crazy” idea “to create tribunals or courts for the so-called investigation of Russia’s actions” in Ukraine. Ekaterina Shtukina | Sputnik | Reuters A top Russian official […]
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Russia takes steps toward mobilizing economy for war; air alerts cover almost the whole of Ukraine
The battle for Sloviansk is fast approaching, UK says A market in Sloviansk was struck on July 5, 2022, following a suspected missile attack amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Miguel Medina | AFP | Getty Images Britain’s Ministry of Defense said a battle for the major city of Sloviansk on the front line in […]
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UK’s Boris Johnson suffers major blow as finance minister and health minister quit
Britain’s Chancellor Rishi Sunak (C) listens as Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) addresses his Cabinet ahead of the weekly Cabinet meeting in Downing Street on June 07, 2022 in London, England. Leon Neal | Getty Images LONDON — British Chancellor Rishi Sunak resigned Tuesday, saying the government should be run “properly, competently and seriously.” Health […]
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Euro slides to 20-year low against the dollar as recession fears build
A euro currency symbol sits on display in the visitor centre at the European Central Bank (ECB) building in Frankfurt, Germany. Alex Kraus | Bloomberg | Getty Images The euro fell to its lowest level in two decades on Tuesday, sliding over 1% to hit $1.0305. It comes as fears of a recession in the […]
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Mayor tells civilians to flee as Russian forces approach; Ukraine warns it will need ‘colossal funds’ to rebuild
‘We have no alternative’ but to fight, Zelenskyy says “We have no alternative. It is about our independence, about our future, about the fate of the entire Ukrainian people,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (pictured here on June 16). Ludovic Marin | Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that his forces have no option […]
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