Month: August 2023

US hits North Korean and Russian accused of supporting North Korea’s ballistics missile

WASHINGTON (AP) — In response to North Korea's failed launch of a spy satellite last week, the U.S.

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White House asks Congress for short-term funding to avoid government shutdown

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in Washington, U.S., August 16, 2023. Kevin Wurm | ReutersWASHINGTON — The White House

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‘Extremely dangerous’ man escaped custody in Salem, Oregon State Police say

Law enforcement agencies are trying to locate an “extremely dangerous man” who escaped from custody in Salem on

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Defense Ministry: Ukraine continues offensive operations in south, east, gains ground

On 31 August, Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar published a summary of the current situation in the

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Mississippi elects openly gay lawmaker for first time in state’s history

The US state of Mississippi has elected an openly gay person to its legislature for the first time

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Ukraine breaks through major Russian defense lines as counteroffensive picks up pace

Ukrainian forces have broken through major Russian lines of defense in the southeastern region, where a slow counteroffensive

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Fintech giant Wise allowed Russia sanctions target to withdraw money, UK government says

Wise CEO and co-founder Kristo Kaarmann.WiseBritish financial technology giant Wise allowed an individual on the Russian sanctions list

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