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Watch: Republican congressmen rush to defend Donald Trump

Republican lawmakers express their views on the indictment of former President Donald Trump. CNN's Maju Raju reports from Capitol Hill. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/EKwV2rt

US bolsters forces in Middle East following series of attacks on US troops in Syria

The US has bolstered its military forces in the Middle East following a series of attacks on US troops in Syria attributed to Iranian-affiliated militias, the Pentagon said Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/TBiWytp

Dominion defamation case against Fox News will go to trial next month, judge rules

Dominion Voting Systems' historic defamation case against Fox News will proceed to a high-stakes jury trial next month, a Delaware judge ruled Friday, declining to declare a pretrial winner. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ksPS7Yg

CDC to warn some travelers to watch for Marburg virus symptoms as it investigates outbreaks in Africa

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending personnel to Africa to help stop outbreaks of Marburg virus disease and urging travelers to certain countries to take precautions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ERNDynH

Andrew Tate and brother to be moved from jail to house arrest as Romanian crime probe continues

Andrew Tate, the controversial former kickboxer turned social media influencer, and his brother Tristan will be moved out of jail and placed under house arrest in Romania, amid an ongoing criminal probe into allegations of organized crime, human trafficking and rape. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/4kadcBh

How these mice navigating a virtual reality game may help Alzheimer's patients

Researchers in New York developed a virtual reality maze for mice in an attempt to demystify a question that's been plaguing neuroscientists for decades: How are long-term memories stored? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/oEDIR2e

White House 'deeply concerned' over arrest of US journalist in Russia

CNN's Matthew Chance reports on Russian authorities detaining an American reporter from the Wall Street Journal and accused him of spying. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/NGC65yb

Reporter shares how Trump advisers are reacting to indictment

A grand jury in Manhattan has voted to indict Donald Trump, according to three sources familiar with the matter -- the first time in American history that a current or former president will face criminal charges. CNN political analyst Maggie Haberman explains how Trump's advisers are reacting. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/KyvkpAo

Ex-Fugees rapper at center of allegedly vast foreign influence campaign in US federal trial

Federal prosecutors described to a Washington, DC, jury on Thursday how a former Fugees rapper allegedly got caught up in three schemes to illegally influence two presidential administrations on behalf of a foreign businessman. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/qkosWXK

Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision case goes to jury

Jurors in the civil trial stemming from a ski collision involving Gwyneth Paltrow are now deliberating. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/HwVxeh8

Convicted ISIS supporter sentenced to additional year in prison over meeting with 'American Taliban' John Lindh

A Virginia man convicted of providing support to ISIS in 2015 was sentenced Thursday to serve an additional year in prison for breaking his release conditions after meeting multiple times with John Walker Lindh, the so-called "American Taliban" and sharing ISIS propaganda online in encrypted chats. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/No07Lsi

Convicted ISIS supporter sentenced to additional year in prison over meeting with 'American Taliban' John Lindh

A Virginia man convicted of providing support to ISIS in 2015 was sentenced Thursday to serve an additional year in prison for breaking his release conditions after meeting multiple times with John Walker Lindh, the so-called "American Taliban" and sharing ISIS propaganda online in encrypted chats. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/No07Lsi

Biden and Netanyahu trade barbs over plan to weaken Israeli courts

Israel's embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalated a rare public dispute with US President Joe Biden on Tuesday, rejecting "pressure" from the White House after Biden criticized his controversial efforts to weaken the Israeli judiciary. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/grZsOAx

Hear why this Disney movie is under review by a Florida school district

"Ruby Bridges," a film about a Black first grader who integrated an all-White elementary school in the South, is under review in a Florida school district after a parent objected to the movie's use of slurs and argued it could teach students that "White people hate Black people," according to school officials and documents obtained by CNN. CNN's Leyla Santiago has the story. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ZdLTGf5

Doctor explains new over-the-counter medicine that's a 'complete antidote to opioids'

With drug overdose deaths continuing to hover near record levels, the US Food and Drug Administration approved for the first time an over-the-counter version of the opioid overdose antidote Narcan. Dr. Leana Wen explains. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/o9sh6tS

Fox News chief's messages made public as part of Dominion lawsuit

Fox News chief executive Suzanne Scott internally sounded the alarm about the financial fallout that the right-wing network would suffer if it continued fact-checking then-President Donald Trump's lies after the 2020 election, according to messages that became public Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/R3HKr9e

It's official: now avoid credit card interest into 2024

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2-year-old dies in tornado while mother gives birth to second child in the hospital

Dominque Green was heading to the hospital to give birth to a baby boy and left her 2-year-old in the safekeeping of the little girl's grandparents. What Green did not know was a powerful tornado would soon hit her neighborhood. CNN's Isabel Rosales has more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/JIrm7e0

Hubble telescope captures changes in gas giants

The weather is slowly changing on Jupiter and Uranus, according to our galaxy's own interplanetary meteorologist. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/cQuxiaE

Wisconsin school district bans Miley Cyrus-Dolly Parton duet with 'rainbow' in title

Melissa Tempel's first grade class at Heyer Elementary School in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, has spent weeks preparing for its upcoming spring concert. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/7aXUJq3

Analysis: Why Israel's instability matters to the US

• Netanyahu says he will delay his judicial overhaul. But will that be enough for protesters? • Live Updates: Netanyahu not backing down over 'need for reform' • In Pictures: Protests erupt in Israel over judicial reform • Video: 'Never seen anything like this': CNN reporter on protests from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/0tmQyVE

Adnan Syed's conviction reinstated by Maryland court

A Maryland appellate court has reinstated the conviction of Adnan Syed, four months after all charges were dropped against him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ColBR0

Russian man whose daughter made anti-war painting sentenced to two years in prison

A Russian man whose 12-year-old daughter drew an anti-war picture at school has been sentenced to two years in prison by a court for his own online posts critical of the invasion of Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/f0l53QL

Terrifying video captures moment a coyote charges after toddler

A home security camera catches a coyote attack involving a child in Scottsdale, Arizona. CNN affiliate KPNX reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/4XQcUb6

Elian Gonzalez's new chapter as a Cuban lawmaker

More than two decades after he was found clinging to an inner tube in the Straits of Florida, Elián González is taking on his most high profile role since the bitter custody battle that returned him to Cuba. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/moKenSV

Netanyahu says he will delay his judicial overhaul. But will that be enough for protesters?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he would postpone the votes on his planned judicial overhaul, but analysts say that may not be enough to cool the protests. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/uXmJQiz

Tech expert weighs in on viral AI-generated photo of the Pope

A photo of Pope Francis rocking a white puffer coat went viral over the weekend, but it's not real. The image was created using Midjourney, an artificial intelligence tool that can generate shockingly realistic images. Futurist tech entrepreneur and startup founder Sinead Bovell joins CNN This Morning to discuss. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/tcTN6es

Ex-National Enquirer publisher meets with Manhattan grand jury in Trump hush money probe

The former head of the company that publishes the National Enquirer met Monday with the Manhattan grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's alleged role in a scheme to pay hush money to an adult film star, one source confirms to CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/vtGoaxh

Actor Jonathan Majors arraigned on several assault and harassment charges

Actor Jonathan Majors was arraigned on several assault and harassment charges Sunday, the Manhattan DA's office tells CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/bwCUhE6

One of the world's best Chinese restaurants is in Tokyo

Inside a dimly lit dining room, chef Tomoya Kawada of Sazenka is drawing a yin-yang diagram on a notepad as he explains his dreams for the distant future. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Hus8MSL

North Korea launches at least two unidentified ballistic missile into waters off eastern Korean peninsula

North Korea launched at least one unidentified ballistic missile into the waters off the east coast of the Korean peninsula on Monday morning local time, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/JrUkSWZ

Watch protesters flood Tel Aviv highway to protest Netanyahu

Journalist Elliott Gotkine reports from Tel Aviv, Israel, where thousands of protesters have flooded the streets on the day Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, who had opened up a rift in the government by calling for a pause to controversial plans to overhaul the country's court system. This protest is a continuation of demonstrations going on for months across the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/gGiv4RB

North Korea launches at least two unidentified ballistic missile into waters off eastern Korean peninsula

North Korea launched at least two unidentified ballistic missiles into the waters off the east coast of the Korean peninsula on Monday morning local time, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/JrUkSWZ

England hands Ukraine defeat on emotional night at Wembley Stadium

The sight of Ukrainian flags flying along Wembley Way -- the road approaching the iconic Wembley Stadium -- took on extra significance Sunday as Ukraine faced England in its Euro 2024 qualifier. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/IpQDny1

Zipline's new delivery drone comes with cute 'droid' for precise delivery

Logistics startup Zipline unveiled its newest drone, Platform 2, and aims for precise delivery with the help of a small, tethered "droid." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/iHrnjUC

Asylum-seeking Haitian family makes last-minute dash over northern border as US, Canada begin restricting illegal migrant crossings

A Haitian migrant family became one of the last to possibly benefit from a loophole in a decades-old asylum agreement on Friday, one day after US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau jointly announced changes to the treaty that would restrict certain migrants from seeking protections in Canada. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/XQPAqBi

Russia plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, Putin says

Russia plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus, President Vladimir Putin said Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/6SUInDv

Australia loves its kangaroos so much it sets annual quotas to kill them

Kangaroos are on Australia's coat of arms and the tail of the national airline, but every year state authorities allow licensed hunters to kill millions of them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3ATm2dv

Ukrainian farmers use hands to dig out landmines meant to destroy tanks

CNN's Ivan Watson reports on the farmers in Ukraine who are digging landmines out of their fields by hand in a desperate attempt to start their spring sowing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Ys1MHR5

Biden officially notifies Congress of Syria airstrike

President Joe Biden on Saturday notified Congress of his decision to authorize an airstrike in Syria this week against what the US said were Iranian-affiliated facilities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/O5QmlbM

Sicilian island sees record-high migrant arrivals by boat

A record of more than 2,000 migrants arrived on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa in the past day, an Italian official said on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Bc5yWVD

Balmain and Beyoncé release couture collection inspired by 'Renaissance'

The Beyhive may still be waiting for "Renaissance" visuals, but a surprise couture collection directly inspired by the album's songs, courtesy of Balmain, might scratch that itch (for now). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/lEn3reJ

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See zebra roam the streets of Seoul after escaping from zoo

A zebra called Sero turned heads in Seoul's Gwangjin district. It explored the streets for hours before being tranquilized. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/4BYujUM

Why the Syrian drone strikes and US retaliation may yet be a big deal

The US has conducted an airstrike in Syria against what it said were Iranian-affiliated facilities after a suspected Iranian drone struck a facility housing US personnel in the country, killing an American contractor and wounding five US service members. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/8V1EYDH

Why the Syrian drone strikes and US retaliation may yet be a big deal

The US has conducted an airstrike in Syria against what it said were Iranian-affiliated facilities after a suspected Iranian drone struck a facility housing US personnel in the country, killing an American contractor and wounding five US service members. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/8V1EYDH

UN report details dozens of cases of summary executions of Ukrainian and Russian POWs

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GOP House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman gives Blinken until Monday to turn over Afghanistan document or face subpoena

Republican Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul gave Secretary of State Antony Blinken a deadline of Monday afternoon to turn over a key document related to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan or face a subpoena for the file. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Jp9SL3o

Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial enters third day

Thursday's testimony in the trial over a 2016 skiing accident involving Gwyneth Paltrow kicked off with testimony from a clinical neuropsychologist who treated the man who is suing the actress. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/UodltAB

Scrap auto parts into fashion

Disused electrical wires woven into a bustier dress and windscreen wipers forming a velvet fishtail gown. Fashion designer Jeremy Scott's latest project sees him transform scrap auto parts into striking couture — or "car-ture," as he dubbed it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/nFH5Pau

Large ship tips over at port in Edinburgh, injuring 33 people

A large ship sitting in a dry dock was dislodged from its holding and partially tipped over in the Scottish capital Edinburgh on Wednesday, leaving 33 people injured, emergency services said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/A1Cgdyi

Canada sees record population growth in 2022 from immigration

Canada saw record population growth in 2022, with immigration accounting for the vast majority of the 1.05 million new residents. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/SDRIL6l

Canada sees record population growth in 2022 from immigration

Canada saw record population growth in 2022, with immigration accounting for the vast majority of the 1.05 million new residents. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/SDRIL6l

'I've done nothing wrong ... I only want my right to education,' pleads Afghan girl

Christiane Amanpour speaks with one Afghan girl inside Afghanistan, who is still being denied her right to education by the Taliban. "Today my heart really felt broken," she tells CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/4k9azBp

Boris Johnson's 'Partygate' interrogation is over, but he's still in serious political trouble

One of Boris Johnson's most uncomfortable afternoons as a politician is over. The former British prime minister faced over three hours of grilling before a parliamentary committee that is investigating whether or not he knowingly misled Parliament regarding breaches of Covid-19 guidance and rules inside 10 Downing Street when he led the country.  from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/9MTY0hd

Independent probe into alleged extrajudicial killings in Afghanistan by British military begins

A probe into whether UK soldiers stormed the houses of two innocent Afghan families and summarily executed their relatives began Wednesday, part of an effort by investigators looking into allegations of war crimes committed by the British Armed Forces in Afghanistan -- and the purported coverups that followed them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/NOgE5Bn

Russia has become more dependent on China since Ukraine war began. Here's how

CNN's Selina Wang reports on the growing relationship between Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's leader Xi Jinping as they deepen their alliance by signing an economic deal and sharing similar views on the Ukraine war during the second day of Xi's visit to Russia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/rJiazlg

'Children are not the spoils of war': ICC Chief Prosecutor on Putin arrest warrant

Christiane Amanpour speaks with Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, on the court's decision to issue an arrest warrant for Putin over the alleged war crime of abducting Ukrainian children. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2ouwXMj

New York Knicks great Willis Reed dies at 80

New York Knicks hero Willis Reed has died, the National Basketball Retired Players Association said Tuesday. He was 80 years old. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ZHj31OB

House GOP uses its new power in extraordinary effort to shield Trump from indictment

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World's longest canal reopens after dramatic makeover

When it comes to tourist attractions, a lot has happened in China over the last few years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/KjWPnGY

This country wanted a 69-hour workweek. Millennials and Generation Z had other ideas

Shorter workweeks to boost employee mental health and productivity may be catching on in some places around the world, but at least one country appears to have missed the memo. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/7Z34HhQ

France's government survives no-confidence votes

Two no-confidence votes against French President Emmanuel Macron's government have failed in the country's parliament, clearing the way for his hugely unpopular pension reforms to be implemented and sparking new protests in Paris. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/tAeKMGp

Pistol used in deadly kidnapping of Americans in Mexican border city was purchased in the US, criminal complaint says

One of the weapons used in the deadly abduction of four Americans in the Mexican border city of Matamoros earlier this month was purchased in the United States and provided to a Mexican cartel, according to a federal court document. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/pxVE3tz

'Ted Lasso' star takes question from 'familiar face' at White House press briefing

The cast of "Ted Lasso" visited the White House briefing room, where star Jason Sudeikis took a question from a "familiar face." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/MlV1yRB

Blinken accuses all sides in Ethiopian conflict of committing war crimes

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that the US has formally determined that armed forces on all sides of the conflict in northern Ethiopia have committed war crimes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Ezqf8an

Kim Jong Un talks up North Korea's nuclear capability as daughter watches latest missile test

North Korea must be ready to launch nuclear counter strikes at any time to deter war, state media quoted leader Kim Jong Un as saying on Monday, as he accused the United States and South Korea of expanding joint military drills near the country's doorstep. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/tMnTfz9

'Japanese fashion is so free': The best street style at Tokyo Fashion Week

In Tokyo's Shibuya district, fashion enthusiasts came out in droves for this month's Rakuten Fashion Week donning a mix of brightly-colored and experimental garments. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/jSiQWMf

The US government is once again threatening to ban TikTok. What you should know

Nearly two-and-a-half years after the Trump administration threatened to ban TikTok in the United States if it didn't divest from its Chinese owners, the Biden administration is now doing the same. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/14zRy8q

King Charles marks first Mother's Day since Queen's death

Britain's King Charles has remembered the late Queen on the first Mother's Day in the UK since her death. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Hv1uVGw

For the second time in history, a record 3 people have completed one of the world's toughest races

For the second time in the race's history, a record three athletes have completed the grueling Barkley Marathons, an unusual and near-impossible competition held each year in Tennessee. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/LEzRO4N

See what some Chinese citizens are saying about Xi's visit with Putin

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will fly to Moscow this week to meet with President Vladimir Putin in his first visit to Russia since Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine more than a year ago. CNN's Selina Wang has more. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Qk5Adxw

El Clásico: The latest edition of the historic rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid could decide the league title

Every edition of El Clásico is loaded with its own storylines, each strand adding another layer to the historic rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/NOmVMkt

A hidden rebuff to China, as Taiwan embraces its Indigenous people

Avai Yata'uyungana was just 12 when the soldiers dragged his father away to be executed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/fpdlzW0

Lance Reddick's wife shares emotional tribute after actor's sudden death

Actor Lance Reddick is being remembered by family and friends following his sudden death Friday at age 60. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/YgT9npO

Bolton reacts to Trump's post that he expects to be arrested

Former President Donald Trump's National Security Adviser John Bolton reacts to the news that Trump expects to be arrested in connection with the investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/bzpfF2x

French workers may have to retire at 64 and many are in uproar. Here's why

Impromptu protests broke out in Paris and across several French cities Thursday evening following a move by the government to force through reforms of the pension system that will push up the retirement age from 62 to 64. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/utEehfS

At least 4 people dead after magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes cities in Ecuador

At least four people died after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck southern Ecuador on Saturday afternoon, the country's government said in a statement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/If207Uh

At least 4 people dead after magnitude 6.8 earthquake shakes cities in Ecuador

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near the southern town of Baláo in Ecuador Saturday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/If207Uh

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Hear why Pence disagrees with DeSantis about the Ukraine, Russia conflict

Former Vice President Mike Pence pushed back against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent comments that US support for Ukraine is not a "vital" national interest. CNN's Victor Blackwell reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Gr4KSRu

Ex-wife's husband arrested after Florida man killed in 'ambush' with his toddler in the car

Jared Bridegan was driving home with his 2-year-old daughter in the back seat when he came upon a tire in the road, police in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/O12r6Qs

Nigerians to vote in governorship polls as ruling party scrambles to regain lost ground in key states

Nigerians will on Saturday vote in delayed governorship polls, weeks after a controversial and disputed presidential election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ecmpFW6

Nigerians to vote in governorship polls as ruling party scrambles to regain lost ground in key states

Nigerians will on Saturday vote in delayed governorship polls, weeks after a controversial and disputed presidential election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ecmpFW6

US military releases footage of Russian fighter jet forcing down US drone over Black Sea

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Doctor explains 'alarming' new CDC report

Deputy Dean of Public Health at Brown University Dr. Megan Ranney breaks down a new CDC report that shows that the nation's maternal death rate rose significantly in 2021, with the rates among Black women more than twice as high as those of White women. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/L18K2Hi

French government sparks fury as it forces through higher retirement age

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SpaceX's Starlink devices found in illegal mining sites in the Amazon

Five Starlink internet devices were found in illegal mining sites in the Amazon during raids by Brazil's environmental police on Tuesday, the environmental agency said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/X1ZnMiq

3 Virginia hospital workers charged with murder in death of Irvo Otieno

Three hospital employees in Virginia were arrested Thursday and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Irvo Otieno, the 28-year-old Black man who died at a state mental health facility last week, the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Dinwiddie County said in a news release obtained by CNN affiliate WTVR. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/JFvsO6H

At least 4 Palestinians killed in IDF operation in Jenin

At least four Palestinians were killed on Thursday and 23 others injured after an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) operation in Jenin, in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Authority Health Ministry. At least five of the injured are in critical condition, the health ministry added. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/4jcUu27

US seeks migrant workers to repay millions in lost wages

Some 13,000 Mexican migrant workers are owed $6.5 million in unpaid wages, according to a tweet from the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs, which announced a joint effort with Mexico to locate and compensate the workers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/QDx20Cv

Violent clashes erupt in Naples ahead of Napoli's Champions League match against Frankfurt

Violent clashes erupted in the Italian city of Naples on Wednesday as ticketless German soccer fans descended on the city for a key Champions League match which they had been banned from attending. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/UJnvsYj

Idaho is pushing to change its borders and absorb more than half of Oregon

Matt McCaw cringes if you say the word "secessionist" around him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/oO9x7Rp

'Everything is gone': Malawi devastated by cyclone that killed hundreds

Tropical Cyclone Freddy is losing strength after it ripped through southern Malawi, killing at least 225 people, but the resulting devastation has left survivors trapped and fighting for survival. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/OIkQ2yq

'Terrifying' plastic rocks found on remote island in Brazil

The geology of Brazil's volcanic Trindade Island has fascinated scientists for years, but the discovery of rocks made from plastic debris in this remote turtle refuge is sparking alarm. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/6XE8qbI

The world's best airports for 2023, according to Skytrax

A light-filled, green haven that brands itself as a "destination in itself," Singapore's Changi Airport has reclaimed its spot at the top of Skytrax's annual ranking of the world's best airports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/qePbofQ

'Endless, brutal heat': Argentina's late-season heatwave has 'no similarities in history'

Argentina is grappling with an unprecedented late-summer heatwave as temperatures soar to record-breaking levels -- causing crops to wither, helping wildfires spread and adding huge pressure to a country already facing an economic crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/aKSBq8F

Clashes in Pakistan as police try to arrest former Prime Minister Imran Khan

Supporters of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with police seeking to arrest him outside his home on Tuesday, even as the longtime politician told CNN that he was "mentally prepared to spend the night in a cell." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/9DaULon

Russia does not want confrontation with US, Russian ambassador says

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Remember when Gillian Anderson wore this exposed thong on Oscars night?

The scene: The year was 2001 at the Academy Awards. Julia Roberts won Best Actress for her role as Erin Brockovich and celebrated with then-boyfriend Benjamin Bratt. "Gladiator," "Traffic" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" picked up multiple awards throughout the night. Björk, infamously, wore a dress with a white swan looped around her neck. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3FW9Gi4

Russian fighter jet forces down US drone over Black Sea

A Russian fighter jet forced down a US Air Force drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday after damaging the propeller of the American MQ-9 Reaper drone, according to the US military. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/zr9AFle

Ireland women's rugby team switch to dark shorts amid period anxieties

The Ireland women's rugby team has made a permanent switch from white to navy shorts in response to players' concerns about period anxieties. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/nlWIZ1R

The gigantic metal monoliths standing in the desert

Out in the hot, shimmering desert sands of western Qatar, something alien, colossal and very weird looms over the horizon. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/xiovXmA

CNN follows migrants illegally entering Canada from New York road

CNN's Polo Sandoval visits Roxham Road, a northern US border entry in New York, where officials see an influx of migrants trying to use the illegal entry point to seek asylum in Canada. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/kATzHLx

Large group attempts mass entry into US at border crossing

A large group of people in Mexico approached a US border entry point in El Paso, Texas, in an attempt at mass entry into the country, US Customs and Border Protection said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/FdCtNxR

Mexico's president says Mexico is safer than the US

Mexico is a safer country than the United States, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador argued on Monday, weeks after the high-profile kidnapping of four Americans drew global attention to the country's security crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/nsIPFd1

Nepal bans solo trekkers throughout the country

Five years after banning solo adventurers from climbing Mount Everest, Nepal's government has extended the restriction to the whole country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/xNX2Ua0

Opinion: Mike Pence's hypocrisy knows no bounds in his strongest rebuke of Trump to date

Former Vice President Mike Pence's speech Saturday night at the annual Gridiron Club Dinner in Washington, DC, served up a few laughs, some kernels of truth and a massive helping of hypocrisy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/gqT1SOo

See the best fashion from the 2023 Oscars

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Where to watch the Oscars

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Watch 'SNL' spoof Oscars pre-show in cold open

"Saturday Night Live" brings us the Oscars red carpet and its newest changes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Z9VQ5G0

'Y'all ain't never been to Mexico.' How a road trip over the border took a deadly turn

Four South Carolinians in a white minivan pulled out the parking lot of a Motel 6 surrounded by palmettos and onto an expressway in Brownsville, Texas -- zooming past strip malls lined with taquerias, auto repair shops and law offices with Spanish names -- for the short drive to the Mexican border city of Matamoros. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/DcdFl1V

Astronaut crew to splash down off Florida on Saturday night, ending five-month journey

The four astronauts who make up the Crew-5 team aboard the International Space Station began their return trip home Saturday morning, marking the end of a five-month stay in space. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/QClH7Ne

'Drag actually saved my life': Performer fears laws targeting shows

CNN's Lucy Kafanov speaks to several people who say their life could be negatively impacted if the slew of bills, mostly in Republican-led states, that are looking to restrict or prohibit drag show performances pass. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/wGIvE16

Authorities urge Japanese theme park to crack down on visitors taking lewd selfies

Japanese authorities have vowed to take action following reports that visitors to a theme park showcasing scenes from beloved animated films have been taking indecent photographs of themselves with statues of the characters. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/GJaCgtI

Jackie Kennedy's former DC home hits the market -- at a price fit for a queen

You can live like American royalty in the capital kingdom of Washington, DC. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ohyqFtD

Families of Cuban prisoners hopeful as US, Pope push for their release

Marta Perdomo agonizes day and night for her two sons Jorge and Nadir, jailed in Cuba for taking part nearly two years ago in the largest anti-government protests since the 1959 revolution. A call she says she received in late February from Cuba's internal security service only added to her anxiety. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/U2Fw4Ep

Families of Cuban prisoners hopeful as US, Pope push for their release

Marta Perdomo agonizes day and night for her two sons Jorge and Nadir, jailed in Cuba for taking part nearly two years ago in the largest anti-government protests since the 1959 revolution. A call she says she received in late February from Cuba's internal security service only added to her anxiety. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/U2Fw4Ep

New color scheme unveiled for Air Force One that discards Trump's design

The US Air Force unveiled a new color scheme for the new Air Force One jets under construction on Friday, doing away with the darker red, white, and blue chosen by former President Donald Trump and opting for a modernized version of the classic design of the president's aircraft. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/WLDlfER

Why the future looks bright for Victoria Beckham

With her second runway show at Paris Fashion Week behind her, Victoria Beckham appears to be ushering in an exciting new era for her eponymous label, nearly 15 years since it launched. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/hbiTXf1

YouTube star Hank Green's predictions about the future of the internet

Is the internet — and all that goes along with it: the screens, the technology, the apps — good or bad? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/5daFkD0

Man charged with kidnapping for allegedly keeping woman locked inside trailer for 4 years

A man whom prosecutors say kept a woman captive for four years locked inside a trailer in Houston has been charged with kidnapping, according to court records. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/LHS2PzK

Ex-Goldman banker sentenced to 10 years prison in 1MDB corruption case

Former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday, after he was convicted of helping loot billions of dollars from Malaysia's 1MDB sovereign wealth fund. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Pi1kr9n

2 dead after foiled $32.5 million airport heist in Chile

A foiled multimillion-dollar heist at Chile's largest airport has left two dead, officials said Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/JjZqsIW

More than 100,000 people in Mexico are still missing

As the American survivors of last week's bloody kidnapping in Matamoros receive medical treatment, and the bodies of those killed are repatriated, Mexico's broader epidemic of disappearances remains largely unsolved: More than 100,000 Mexicans and migrants have disappeared, with no explanation of their fate for families. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/jFdOtkH

How human gene editing is moving on after the CRISPR baby scandal

For most of her life, Victoria Gray, a 37-year-old mother of four from Mississippi, had experienced excruciating bouts of pain. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/v05kw1J

Cute 2-year-old's hot takes on candle scents go viral

An adorable toddler lights up the internet sniffing candles to review them. CNN's Jeanne Moos is on the scent. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/d9PCS26

Greek prime minister promises to fix chronic railway deficiencies as public anger grows

Greece's prime minister has promised to improve the safety standards of the country's railway system following its deadliest train crash on record which sparked mass protests. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/m3vRV1Y

What is medical tourism and what are the risks

CNN health reporter Jacqueline Howard talks about medical tourism's rise and the risks involved with seeking medical treatment in foreign countries. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ajqAmk9

Mediterranean and MIND diets reduced signs of Alzheimer's in brain tissue, study finds

People who consumed foods from the plant-based Mediterranean and brain-focused MIND diets had fewer of the hallmark signs of Alzheimer's — sticky beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain — when autopsied, a new study found. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/vFNSfiU

US sanctions top Iranian officials over "serious" human rights abuses against women and girls in prisons

The Biden administration took action Wednesday against several Iranian officials and entities for committing human rights abuses against women and girls in the latest round of sanctions against Tehran over its crackdown on unrest in the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/RtZflNK

Ron DeSantis would 'run a boat from the Bahamas' to allow Novak Djokovic into the US to play at Miami Open

Time might have run out for Novak Djokovic to be admitted US entry to play at Indian Wells, but US politicians -- notably Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis -- are lobbying for regulations to change and allow the world No. 1 into the country in time for the Miami Open. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/GA4mVYB

US sanctions top Iranian officials over "serious" human rights abuses against women and girls in prisons

The Biden administration took action Wednesday against several Iranian officials and entities for committing human rights abuses against women and girls in the latest round of sanctions against Tehran over its crackdown on unrest in the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/RtZflNK

One of India's trash mountains is on fire again and residents are choking on its toxic fumes

Firefighters in the southern Indian city of Kochi were toiling Tuesday to control toxic fumes from spreading after a landfill burst into flames five days ago, cloaking the area in a thick haze and choking residents. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/WBoTi8z

Surge of Afghan migrants reaches Mexico

Nearly two years after US President Joe Biden announced the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, Mexico is seeing a small but unusual spike in Afghan migrants who are seeking asylum or traversing through the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/LbmivEy

Holi is a celebration of love, color and spring

Millions of people in India and around the world celebrating Holi this week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/SsCL8d4

Couple jailed for stealing $1.7 million of wine from Michelin-starred restaurant

A couple who stole a haul of wine valued at $1.7 million from a Michelin-starred Spanish restaurant have been sentenced to four years in prison. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/afDSe2A

Six Palestinians killed in Israeli raid targeting suspect in shooting of settler brothers

Israeli forces staged a daylight raid into Jenin in the occupied West Bank targeting the suspect in the killing of two Jewish settlers, leaving the suspect and at least five other Palestinian men dead, officials on both sides said Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/EA475XU

Arrest warrant issued for missing Jan. 6 defendant as trial set to begin

The FBI is searching for a Florida woman who did not show up to court in Washington, DC, on Monday, when she was set to go to trial on federal charges related to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/DJu6vQc

Tiffany & Co. unveils BTS star Jimin as brand ambassador

As luxury brands continue to court South Korea's booming luxury market, Tiffany & Co. has unveiled K-pop star Jimin as its newest brand ambassador. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/T9qIrhS

US imposes visa sanction on Syrian military official over massacre that killed at least 41 unarmed civilians

The US State Department on Monday imposed a visa sanction on a Syrian military official whom it says killed at least 41 unarmed civilians in a neighborhood of Damascus in April 2013. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/S0tUvhf

23 face domestic terrorism charges after 'Cop City' protests in Atlanta

At least 23 people face domestic terrorism charges after being arrested Sunday evening amid violent protests at the site of a planned law enforcement training facility in Atlanta dubbed "Cop City" by opponents who claim it would propagate militarized policing and harm the environment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/lhGbVIq

China basketball's post-Covid return marred by spat between boss and top team, bullying accusations

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Hidden passage discovered in 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid of Giza

A hidden corridor nine meters (30 feet) long has been discovered close to the main entrance of the 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid of Giza, and this could lead to further findings, Egyptian antiquities officials said on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/CRKnxuZ

Southwest flight to Ft. Lauderdale returns to Havana after issue due to bird strikes, airline says

A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Fort Lauderdale was forced to return to Havana, Cuba, on Sunday morning after reportedly experiencing bird strikes, the carrier says. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/02dlb7i

Study: 'Keto-like' diet may be linked to double the risk of cardiovascular events

A low-carb, high-fat "keto-like" diet may be linked to higher levels of "bad" cholesterol and double the risk of cardiovascular events such as blocked arteries, heart attacks and strokes, according to new research. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/vDKTWjC

Fire rips through Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh leaving thousands homeless

A massive fire has ripped through a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh's southern district of Cox's Bazar on Sunday, leaving around 12,000 people homeless, local Superintendent of Police Mohammad Mahfuzul Islam told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/btzvPLK

Turkey is blocking NATO's expansion. That could backfire

When Sweden and Finland declared their intention to join NATO last May, it was seen by many as a poke in the eye for Russia and evidence of a shift in European thinking. Historically, both countries had committed to non-alignment with NATO as a way of avoiding provoking Moscow. The invasion of Ukraine changed that.  from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/kPWgnEq

Wave of suspected poison attacks on schoolgirls sparks protests in Iran

Worried parents protested in Iran's capital Tehran and other cities on Saturday over a wave of suspected poison attacks that have affected schoolgirls in dozens of schools, according to Iranian news agencies and social media videos. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/SzeMmW9

Hong Kong model's death, dismemberment resurfaces memories of past horrors

The postcard image of Hong Kong is one of glitzy skyscrapers against lush mountains, dim sum restaurants and investment bankers in suits. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/yjdOptV

Sub-Saharan African countries repatriating citizens from Tunisia after 'shocking' statements from country's president

Several sub-Saharan countries, including Ivory Coast, Mali, Guinea and Gabon, are helping their citizens return from Tunisia following controversial remarks from the country's president last month concerning illegal immigration into the North African country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/JhGjiPr

Travel roundup: Europe will start charging for entry in 2024

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Women across the globe are falling victim to doxxing. Here's what to know

With personal data flooding the internet, doxxing --- the release of personal information without a person's consent -- has become more common. CNN explains what it is, how it happens and hears directly from women who were targeted. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/QnSyV7e

Holy oil to anoint King Charles III on his coronation, has been consecrated in Jerusalem

The sacred oil that will be used to anoint King Charles III at his coronation May 6, has been consecrated at a Christian holy site in Jerusalem, Buckingham Palace has announced. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/c18aW59

China still considering giving lethal aid to Russia, White House says

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Jon Stewart to conservative state senator: 'you don't give a flying f**k'

In an interview about gun control with Oklahoma State Senator Nathan Dahm, Jon Stewart argues Daum's support of anti-drag show laws directly conflicts with the logic he uses for loosening gun restrictions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/NSeb2pU

Nikki Haley tells CPAC 'If you're tired of losing,' vote for me

CNN's Kristen Holmes reports on GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley's speech at the 2023 CPAC, where she received a lukewarm response and some attendees chanted "Trump" afterward. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/z7IfQEN

Rare giant Jurassic-era insect was spotted at an Arkansas Walmart

An insect found on the side of a Fayetteville, Arkansas, big-box store has been identified as the species Polystoechotes punctata, which belongs to a family of insects that predates the dinosaurs. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/AaPw5xJ

King Charles' meeting with EU chief is being criticized. Here's why

Royals speak through actions more than words, which often leaves royal commentators reading into what they do without the benefit of an explanation. This week, it came down to a handshake. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ucq5Dt8

China still considering giving lethal aid to Russia, White House says

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Tennessee governor signs ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday signed a law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors, the latest state to do so as part of a wider Republican-pushed effort nationwide. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/8pInYhs

Growing alarm in Iran after report that schoolgirls were poisoned

Reports reveal that in recent months, nearly 900 schoolgirls may have been poisoned across Iran. Some were hospitalized, and others are still experiencing symptoms. CNN's Nima Elbagir reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/KDJCEtO

Santos to face House Ethics Committee investigation

The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday it is officially moving forward with a probe into embattled Rep. George Santos as the New York Republican faces mounting legal issues and calls to resign for extensively lying about his resume and biography. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ln5AMTP

World's most northerly forests could be a planet-warming 'time bomb,' new study warns

The world's most northerly forests could be a "time bomb" of planet-warming pollution as expanding wildfires have released record high levels of planet-heating pollution into the atmosphere, according to a new study. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/zRi1fsc

Elizabeth Holmes gave birth to second child and wants to delay prison term

Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos convicted of defrauding investors, is seeking to delay the start of her 11-year prison sentence because she has "two very young children" to be with. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/dXDRs23

A flight attendant's secrets to surviving long-haul flights

Any air travel can be stressful, but facing down a long-haul flight can be especially intimidating. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Ds6xEak

Man claims mummy found inside delivery bag as his 'spiritual girlfriend' 'Juanita'

A pre-Hispanic mummy, estimated to be between 600 to 800 years old, was discovered in a food delivery cooler bag by Peruvian police over the weekend. Police told CNN that the mummified remains were found with three men drinking in a deserted park in the Peruvian city of Puno on Saturday afternoon. CNN's Tom Foreman has more details. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/O58bFnM

Alex Murdaugh's life was a 'gathering storm' before murders, prosecutor says

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Near bomb-grade level uranium found in Iranian nuclear plant, says IAEA report

Uranium particles enriched to near bomb-grade levels have been found at an Iranian nuclear facility, according to the UN's nuclear watchdog, as the US warned that Tehran's ability to build a nuclear bomb was accelerating. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/RvrV06M

Putin ally Lukashenko meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko -- a close ally of Vladimir Putin -- on Wednesday, in a state visit that comes as the West warns China against providing lethal aid for Putin's war in Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/WCZxNcO