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Ukraine is losing and the West is to blame
Asiatimes 07 Jul 2022
For a few weeks, I’ve been in Kiev, partly as a visiting fellow at leading Ukrainian think tank the Transatlantic Dialogue Center. Kiev is an astonishingly elegant and beautiful city; a premier league European capital ... Cafes and restaurants are open and largely busy ... “We are losing this war.”. He is right ... While Ukraine is not winning, it is losing ... ....
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Ukraine forces finally seeing impact of western arms, says Zelenskiy
The Guardian 07 Jul 2022photo: AP / Kirsty Wigglesworth, File
Injured Nadal Out of Wimbledon; Kyrgios Advances to Final
Voa News 08 Jul 2022
Rafael Nadal withdrew from Wimbledon because of a torn abdominal muscle on Thursday, a day before he was supposed to play Nick Kyrgios in the semifinals. It is the first time since 1931 that a man dropped out of the oldest Grand Slam tournament before a semifinal or final ... "I can't serve ... He twice described himself as "very sad." ... .
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Taliban spiritual chief seeks good relations with US
The Times of India 07 Jul 2022
ISLAMABAD. Afghan Taliban spiritual leader has expressed his country’s desire to have strong relations with the United States, vowing that Afghanistan will not allow anyone to use its soil against any country ... Believed to be in his 70s, Akhundzada’s public profile has largely been limited to the release of messages during Islamic holidays ... .
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The rise and fall of UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Al Jazeera 07 Jul 2022
London, United Kingdom – Boris Johnson has stepped down as the United Kingdom’s prime minister on July 7 after his latest political crisis, following the resignation of key ministers and other officials. He said he would stay on as a caretaker prime minister until his replacement is chosen by his party ... Kirsty O’Connor/Pool/AFP] Divisive figure ... .
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Putin to Ukraine: Russia has barely started its action
Odessa American 08 Jul 2022
The Associated Press. MOSCOW With Russia’s military action in Ukraine in its fifth month, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned Kyiv that it should quickly accept Moscow’s terms or brace for the worst, adding ominously that Russia has barely started its action ... “We are hearing that they want to defeat us on the battlefield,” Putin said.
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Armenia moves to restrict internet
EurasiaNet 07 Jul 2022
Armenia’s General Prosecutor has proposed a law allowing the state to block certain internet content, citing Russia as a positive example of how such a practice might work ... Davtyan framed the proposal as means of protecting Armenians from content like methods of committing suicide or using and selling drugs ... .
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Hugh Grant trolls Boris Johnson’s resignation with wacky 'Benny Hill' theme song
Raw Story 08 Jul 2022
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson officially announced his resignation on Thursday following the recent departures of his government ministers amid a string of political scandals and catastrophes. The news was met with widespread celebration and a goofy soundtrack, courtesy of Hugh Grant ... "Morning @snb19692," tweeted Grant.
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‘The family took over’: how a feuding ruling dynasty drove Sri Lanka to ruin
The Guardian 07 Jul 2022
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Micheal Martin says it is ‘difficult to comprehend level of cruelty’ in Ukraine
Belfast Telegraph 07 Jul 2022
Irish premier Micheal Martin has said it was difficult to comprehend the level of cruelty that has been widespread in Ukraine. Following his visit to the war-torn country, Mr Martin said he was impressed by the resilience of the Ukrainian people, describing his time there as “very emotional” ... PA. / ... He said ... Enter email address ... PA. / ... Most Read ... Latest ... .
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Ike Ekweremadu: Nigerian senator faces London organ-harvesting trial
BBC News 07 Jul 2022
A prominent Nigerian senator and his wife who are accused of plotting to harvest a man's kidney in the UK will face trial at the Old Bailey. Ike Ekweremadu, 60, and Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu, 55, are alleged to have transported a 21-year-old man from Nigeria to London ... The Ekweremadus will next appear at the Old Bailey on 4 August ... Features ... .
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Russian politician threatens Alaska, says 'we can claim it back'
The Jerusalem Post 06 Jul 2022
Chairman of the Russian State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin warned that Russia could demand Alaska back if the US continues to seize Russian resources abroad on Wednesday. "Decency is not a weakness. We always have something a response. Let America always remember that there is part of its territory, Alaska ... A territorial feud ... console.log("BODY ... (credit ... .
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Attitudes towards Ukrainian refugees have changed – poll
Russia Today 07 Jul 2022
Fewer people in the Czech Republic are willing to sacrifice their livelihoods to help fleeing Ukrainians, a survey has revealed. The number of Czechs supporting the government’s decision to accept Ukrainian refugees has dropped from 70% in early April to 58% in mid-June, according to data released by Czech pollster STEM ... READ MORE ... .
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Brad Pitt says he suffers from facial blindness
CNN 07 Jul 2022photo: Creative Commons / Sphilbrick
Griner arrives at Russian court for trial on drug charges
North Shore News 07 Jul 2022
MOSCOW (AP) — Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner returned to a Russian court Thursday to face her trial on drug charges. Griner’s trial began last week amid a growing chorus of calls for Washington to do more to secure her release nearly five months after her arrest ... 20, suggesting the proceedings could last months ... The Rev ... .