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Thousands of Russians Protest Putin’s War on Ukraine

February 25, 2022 Dime

Thousands of Russian protesters took to the streets and squares of cities across Russia to protest the decision made by their president Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine. The protests were met with heavy police presence, […]

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A House of Representatives committee examining former President Donald Trump's withdrawal of sensitive materials from the White House.

U.S. House Panel Extends Investigation of Trump’s Document Management

February 25, 2022 Maja Popovska

According to a letter made public on Friday, a House of Representatives committee examining former President Donald Trump’s withdrawal of sensitive materials from the White House has broadened its investigation into the Republican’s management of […]

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Three ex Minneapolis policemen guilty of violating George Floyd of his constitutional rights by refusing to assist the restrained Black man.

Former Policemen Charged with Violating George Floyd Rights

February 25, 2022 Maja Popovska

On Thursday, a federal jury convicted three former Minneapolis policemen guilty of violating George Floyd of his constitutional rights by refusing to assist the restrained Black man trapped beneath their coworker’s knee, Reuters reported. The […]

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Biden has Made his Decision on Supreme Court Nominee

February 25, 2022 Dime

According to two people close to the process, President Joe Biden has made up his mind on a Supreme Court pick to replace outgoing Justice Stephen Breyer, and the announcement may come as early as […]

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Biden Appoints DHS as Principal Agency for Russia-Ukraine Conflict

February 25, 2022 Dime

President Biden has designated the Department of Homeland Security as the principal government entity for coordinating domestic readiness and response actions connected to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, according to the department, Fox News informed. Despite […]

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Zelensky Claims Russian Troops Trying to Seize Chernobyl Nuclear Plant

February 24, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Russian troops are trying to seize Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the northern part of the Kyiv Region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tweeted on Thursday evening, branding it a declaration of war against the whole […]

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US, EU, UK Vow to Hold Russia Accountable for Ukraine Attack

February 24, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

President Joe Biden said the world will “hold Russia accountable” after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. and allied states have immediately condemned Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. What measures exactly […]

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Trump Calls Putin a “Genius” for Ukraine Aggression

February 24, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Former President Donald Trump said Russian Vladimir Putin’s escalation of the Ukraine crisis was “genius” and “wonderful.” Trump called Putin “very savvy,” and labeled his decision to declare two regions of eastern Ukraine as independent and […]

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Texas A.G. and Gov. Abbott Call Gender-Affirming Surgeries “Child Abuse”

February 24, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has launched another controversial directive, this time against transgender youth and their families. Abbott called on “licensed professionals” and “members of the general public” to report the parents of transgender children […]

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Lukashenko Denies Belarus Troops Invaded Ukraine

February 24, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Following the accusations of the Ukrainian border guards against Minsk earlier in the day, claiming some of the Russian troops entering Ukraine came from neighboring Belarus’ territory, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has denied claims that […]

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Ukraine Bombs Shake the Markets: Gold and Oil Up, Cryptos Sinking

February 24, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

As missiles shook Ukraine’s ground, the military actions Russia officially launched have also shaken markets with gold and oil prices soaring to unprecedented levels. Brent and US benchmark crude WTI futures both surged on Thursday […]

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Zelensky Cuts Ukraine’s Diplomatic Ties with Moscow after Invasion

February 24, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Kyiv is cutting diplomatic ties with Moscow amid Russia’s military invasion into Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday, also condemning in his statement on Twitter Russia’s attacks and linking them to Nazi Germany’s […]

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US Embassy in Ukraine Won’t Help to Evacuate Americans

February 24, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

A new security alert has been issued by the US Embassy in Kyiv following the Russian attack on Ukraine stating that the State Department won’t assist US citizens to evacuate and will shut down consular […]

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Belief in QAnon Has Strengthened in the US Since Trump Was Voted Out

February 24, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The QAnon conspiracy continues to gain followers in the United States and has even potentially strengthened in the year since Donald Trump lost the presidential election in 2020. The largest-ever study conducted into QAnon followers […]

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Russia Invades Ukraine as Putin Declares War to ‘Demilitarize’ Country

February 24, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Russia unleashed a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin announced a “special military operation” at dawn, and within minutes of his short televised address. Explosions were heard near […]

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9,000-Year-Old Shrine Found in Jordan Desert

February 23, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Archaeologists discovered a 9,000-year-old shrine and ritual complex at a remote Neolithic site in Jordan’s desert, making it what is thought to be the earliest known large human-built structure to ever be uncovered. The ritual […]

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Hong Kong Announces $21Bn Support During New Covid Wave

February 23, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Hong Kong has announced a $21.8 billion budget to support the semi-autonomous Chinese city’s economy as it continues to battle a new wave of Covid. This is the fifth wave of Covid that has hit […]

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As Sanctions Start, Russia’s Trade Flow Shifting Towards China

February 23, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Could new international sanctions against Russia prompt the country to further deepen its trade ties with China? The United States is readying the unleashing of a wider array of sanctions against Russia if it escalates […]

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China Says Taiwan is ‘Not Ukraine’ as Island Raises Alert Level

February 23, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Taiwan has called for the island to increase its vigilance on China’s military and security activities in response to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis, to which China’s foreign minister has said that Taiwan is “not Ukraine.” […]

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Ahmaud Arbery’s 3 Killers Found Guilty of Federal Hate Crimes

February 23, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Almost two years to the day of when Ahmaud Arbery was gunned down in the street while jogging in Georgia, a jury has found the three men convicted of his murder as also being guilty […]

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Guterres Accuses Russia of Perverting the Concept of Peacekeeping

February 23, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has accused on Wednesday Russia of perverting the concept of peacekeeping after Russian President Putin recognized the two breakaway Donbas republics as sovereign states and deployed troops there. Due to the […]

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Rules Out General Mobilization for Now

February 23, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

After Russia announced on Tuesday it was moving troops into eastern Ukraine as peacekeeping forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced introducing reservists’ conscription for a special period but ruled out a general mobilization in the […]

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Washington Sanctions Russian Banks, Sovereign Debt and Elites

February 23, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

After Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of eastern Ukraine’s breakaways republics and ordered troops to move there, the US announced a new batch of sanctions targeting the Russian government’s financing from the West […]

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National Guard’s Deployment Approved Ahead of DC Trucker Convoy

February 23, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Days ahead of the scheduled truck convoy protest against pandemic restrictions which is expected to coincide with President Biden’s first State of the Union address, the Pentagon has approved the deployment of hundreds of unarmed […]

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Iran Ready for Prisoners’ Swap with the US as Talks Progress

February 23, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

After last week’s reports that after months of talks in Vienna between Iran and major powers to revive the nuclear pact a US-Iranian deal is finally taking shape, Russian envoy Mikhail Ulyanov said on Tuesday […]

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Colombia Legalizes Abortion

February 22, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Colombia has decriminalized abortion during the first 24 weeks of pregnancy in a historic victory for women’s rights and reproductive rights in Latin America. In a five against four ruling, Colombia’s constitutional court legalized the […]

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Number of Women in UK FTSE 100 Boardroom Roles Up to 39%

February 22, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The number of women in the United Kingdom’s Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) 100 boardroom positions has increased to close to 40 percent, a significant increase from 12.5 percent a decade ago. The new statistic […]

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Putin’s Moves Against Ukraine Prompt Tough International Responses

February 22, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Tough global responses are building following in the aftermath of moves made by Russian President Vladimir Putin against Ukraine. European nations and the United States are preparing to impose sanctions, and Germany is halting a […]

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Massive Credit Suisse Leak Reveals Hidden Wealth and Serious Crimes

February 22, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

A massive leak from the huge global private bank Credit Suisse has revealed the hidden wealth of clients involved in serious crimes, including torture, money laundering, drug trafficking, and corruption. Details of bank accounts linked […]

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US Women’s Soccer Reach Landmark Equal Pay Settlement

February 22, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The U.S. women’s soccer team reached a landmark $24 million settlement, bringing to a close a six-year legal battle over equal pay. The deal includes $24 million-plus bonuses that will match the amount that men’s […]

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