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Biden heads to eastern Kentucky to review flood damage
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden flew to eastern Kentucky on Monday to survey damage from severe flooding that swept away houses and vehicles, and killed at least 37 people last week. B...
Aug 08, 2022
Blinken says allowing Russia to bully Ukraine would mean ‘open season’ worldwide
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that if Russia were allowed to bully Ukraine, to invade and take territory without being opposed, then it would be "open ...
Aug 08, 2022
Sherman, Australia’s Wong reaffirm commitment to maintaining peace across Taiwan Strait
(Reuters) - U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong discussed China's recent actions and reaffirmed their countries' commitment to maintaining peace and...
Aug 08, 2022
Ukraine court jails Russian soldier for firing tank at apartment block
KYIV (Reuters) - A Ukrainian court sentenced a Russian soldier to 10 years in jail on Monday after finding him guilty of violating the laws and customs of war by firing a tank at a multi-storey apartm...
Aug 08, 2022
U.S. slams China’s ‘unacceptable’ disruption in countering fentanyl
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China's move to suspend cooperation with the United States to combat narcotics trafficking, including illicit fentanyl, is "unacceptable," the White House sai...
Aug 08, 2022
Biden says he is concerned about China’s moves around Taiwan
DOVER, Delaware (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday said he was not worried about Taiwan but is concerned about China's actions in the region since House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pe...
Aug 08, 2022
U.S. Africa strategy stresses China, Russia threats
By David Brunnstrom JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The United States released a new strategy document for sub-Saharan Africa on Monday, stressing the region's importance, the threats posed by China and Russ...
Aug 08, 2022
Ukraine ambassador: waiting for international mission to power plant
(Reuters) - Russian forces want to cause electricity blackouts in southern Ukraine by shelling its Zaporizhzhia nuclear complex, Ukraine's ambassador to the IAEA nuclear watchdog said on Monday, calli...
Aug 08, 2022
Thailand, China to resume air force exercises after pandemic pause
BANGKOK (Reuters) - An annual joint fighter jets exercise between Thailand and China will resume later this month after being put on hold for two years during the pandemic, the Thai air force said, wi...
Aug 08, 2022
UK government told to act now over cost of living crisis
LONDON (Reuters) - The British government came under pressure on Monday to set out plans immediately to support families through a mounting cost of living crisis, with a leading business group and for...
Aug 08, 2022
