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Russia faces diplomatic and battlefield setbacks on Ukraine
The Buffalo News 16 May 2022
By OLEKSANDR STASHEVSKYI and CIARAN McQUILLAN - Associated Press. KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Moscow suffered another diplomatic setback Monday in its war with Ukraine, with Sweden joining Finland in deciding to seek NATO membership, while Ukraine’s president congratulated his soldiers who reportedly pushed back Russian forces near the border ... ....
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Russia threatens to deploy tactical nuclear weapons on its European border 'when NATO bases appear in Sweden and Finland'
The Daily Mail 16 May 2022
Russian state television has said Moscow may deploy tactical nuclear weapons to its European borders if Finland and Sweden allow military bases on their territory after joining NATO. Sweden's Social Democrats yesterday said they had dropped their opposition to NATO membership only hours after Finland confirmed its intention to join the alliance ... .
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Don’t accidentally hire a North Korean hacker, FBI warns
The Observer 17 May 2022
US officials have warned businesses against inadvertently hiring IT staff from North Korea, saying that rogue freelancers were taking advantage of remote work opportunities to hide their true identities and earn money for Pyongyang ... US charges three North Korean hackers over $1.3bn cryptocurrency attacks. Read more ... Reuse this content. .
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French city allows burkinis in swimming pools in controversial change
France24 17 May 2022photo: AP / Alexei Alexandrov
Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 83 of the invasion
The Guardian 17 May 2022
Fighters evacuated from steelworks in Mariupol; Ukrainian troops push back Russian forces from Kharkiv as far as Russian border The evacuation of wounded Ukrainian troops from the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol is under way, Volodomyr Zelenskiy confirmed , with more than 260 fighters transported out of the plant ... ....
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House GOP leaders say white nationalism accusations part of ‘a political game’
The Hill 17 May 2022
House Republican leaders are rebutting accusations from Democrats, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) and others that their rhetoric has contributed to white supremacy in light of Saturday’s Buffalo shooting, in which a white shooter targeted Black victims, killing 10 people ... Cheney, who was the No ... “I’ve seen that firsthand ... .
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Boris Johnson Says UK 'Will Act' If EU Refuses To Give Way On Northern Ireland Protocol
Huffington Post 16 May 2022
Boris Johnson says he will say more about his plans in the coming days. Boris Johnson has warned the EU that he is prepared to unilaterally rip up parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol unless Brussels agrees to make major changes to it ... He added. “We will always keep the door wide open to genuine dialogue ... “I hope the EU’s position changes ... Related... .
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‘Military tension will rise’: Russia chides NATO Nordic expansion
Al Jazeera 16 May 2022
While Russia does not see Finland and Sweden’s decision to join NATO as a threat, deployment of military infrastructure there may trigger a response from Moscow, President Vladimir Putin warned on Monday ... A Russian official also warned the West it will not “simply put up” with NATO’s expansion near its borders ... .
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Pakistan facing bankruptcy as the economy crumbles
Asiatimes 16 May 2022
PESHAWAR – Taking its cue from Sri Lanka, Pakistan is heading toward bankruptcy amid a highly charged political atmosphere marked by threats of a march on the capital Islamabad by the ousted prime minister, who is demanding fresh elections in the country by May 20 ... Photo. AFP / Aamir Qureshi Rupee at record lows ... Photo ... Photo ... ....
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‘Never say never’: Melania Trump does not rule out second White House term
The Guardian 16 May 2022
Melania Trump has refused to rule out a second term as first lady, should her husband capture the White House again.“Never say never,” she said.Velvet gloves to iron fists ... .
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Pentagon: Ukrainian servicemen have completed training on Phoenix Ghost kamikaze drones
Democratic Underground 16 May 2022
The Ukrainian military has completed training on the use of American attack drones Phoenix Ghost, which were developed specifically for the Ukrainain Armed Forces, said Senior U.S. Defense Official at a briefing. "We hadn't talked about that in a while. The training that was done on the Phoenix Ghost has been completed," he said ... .
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Cuban parliament approves penal code which activists warn curbs dissent
The Observer 17 May 2022
Cuba’s parliament has approved a new penal code officials say modernizes the country’s laws but human rights groups warn tightens already strict limits on dissent. Can Cuba’s tourism adapt to survive after Covid devastated the industry?. Read more ... Cuban authorities have never had trouble punishing dissent they see as dangerous ... Read more ... .
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Infertile men may be twice as likely to develop breast cancer, study suggests
The Guardian 17 May 2022
The new research was published in the journal Breast Cancer Research ....
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China’s Communist Party congress: all praise Xi Jinping but draw the line at Mao
South China Morning Post 16 May 2022photo: NATO / NATO
Sweden confirms it will apply to join Nato, one day after Finland
The Irish Times 16 May 2022
The Swedish government has confirmed it intends to apply for membership of Nato, joining neighbouring Finland in a dramatic decision that marks one of the biggest strategic consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to date ... “This is the best thing for Sweden’s security. We will inform Nato that we want to become a member of the alliance.” ... .