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World Ukraine withdraws troops from Avdiivka in biggest front lines change since May 2023Ukraine’s military chief said early Saturday that he’s withdrawing troops from Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine, where they’ve battled a Russian assault for four months. City a key target for Russia as it tries to capture all ofContinue Reading

World The reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny marks another instance where a Kremlin critic’s death has raised suspicions. Prominent critics have repeatedly died under murky circumstances during Putin’s ruleCBC News · Posted: Feb 16, 2024 4:36 PM EST | Last Updated: 2 hours ago A photograph ofContinue Reading

World Donald Trump must pay $354.9 million US in penalties for fraudulently overstating his net worth to dupe lenders, a New York judge ruled on Friday, handing the former U.S. president another legal setback in a civil case that imperils his real estate empire. Former U.S. president barred from topContinue Reading

World The sudden death of Russia’s opposition leader, as reported by Russian officials, has landed amid a momentous battle in Washington over whether to keep funding Russia’s military enemy. President Joe Biden blamed Russia’s leader for the death and urged his own country to respond by passing a bill toContinue Reading

World The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth. Spokesperson says Russian weapon not currently operational, no threat to safetyThe Associated Press · Posted: Feb 15, 2024 6:05 PM EST | LastContinue Reading

World Donald Trump’s trial on charges he falsified business records to hide secret payments to three individuals ahead of the 2016 U.S. presidential election campaign will go ahead as scheduled with jury selection starting on March 25, a judge ruled Thursday. Jury selection set to begin March 25 in caseContinue Reading

Israeli forces said on Thursday they had raided the biggest functioning hospital in Gaza, as footage showed chaos, shouting and the sound of shooting in darkened corridors filled with dust and smoke. Israeli military spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari described the raid on Nasser Hospital as “precise and limited” and said itContinue Reading

World·Updated The U.S. has informed Congress, as well as Canada and other allies about a pressing national security concern involving Russia. Senior source with direct knowledge of briefing confirms Canada was among allies briefedThomson Reuters · Posted: Feb 14, 2024 6:22 PM EST | Last Updated: 2 minutes ago The U.S. hasContinue Reading

Warning: This story contains graphic images of wounded victims. The mass shooting that unfolded amid throngs of people at the Kansas City’s Super Bowl celebration appeared to stem from a dispute between several people, authorities said Thursday. Police Chief Stacey Graves said that the 22 people injured in the shootingContinue Reading