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EU prepares to slap sanctions on Putin’s suspected girlfriend: report

On Friday, CNN reported that Alina Kabaeva, the woman long suspected to be Russian President Vladimir Putin’s girlfriend, is now on the European Union’s proposed list for sanctions. “At this stage names can be taken off or added at member

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Philippines’ Duterte Era Ends, Leaving Fate of Tighter China Ties to His Successor

The tough-talking populist rocked his country’s alliance with the U.S., forging closer diplomatic and economic ties with China.

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The US jobs market continues its strong comeback from the pandemic

U.S. employers added 428,000 jobs in April, as the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%. (Image credit: Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)

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One Village at a Time: The Grinding Artillery War in Ukraine

The advances by the Ukrainian army in the north have been modest, but they are emblematic of both sides’ strategy: maneuvering artillery to gain territory.

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Star architect Foster to help plan Ukraine reconstruction

GENEVA (Reuters) – Renowned British architect Norman Foster will help plan Ukraine’s reconstruction from the devastation caused by Russia’s invasion, officials said on Friday while outlining the work of a United Nations task force coordinating the project. Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-biggest

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Germany’s Military Industry Gears Up to Restock Its Own Forces

The country’s chancellor has pledged about $100 billion to rebuild its army, but that increase in spending may not be enough to reverse years of neglect, experts say.

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Sweden says one of its nationals detained by Iran amid strained ties

Swedish newspaper links arrest to upcoming trial in Stockholm of Iranian accused of genocide; Tehran also due to soon execute Swede accused of spying for Israel

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EU tweaks Russia oil sanctions plan in bid to win over reluctant states – Reuters

EU tweaks Russia oil sanctions plan in bid to win over reluctant states  Reuters Europe is planning to ditch Russia’s oil. Will it go after its gas?  CNN Live updates | French ecology minister confident in oil ban  Boston 25 News Hungary cannot

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Former policeman is sentenced to 5 years for the rough arrest of a woman with dementia

A former Colorado police officer shown on body camera video roughly arresting a 73-year-old woman with dementia and later seen joking about it was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison. (Image credit: Larimer County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

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Zelensky to join G7 summit on Sunday to brief leaders on Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky participates in the Wall Street Journal CEO Council Summit via video link from the situation room. -/Ukraine Presidency via ZUMA Press Wire Service/dpa Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to join the leaders of the G7

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