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In rare call, Russian defense minister warns French counterpart against sending troops to Ukraine
Read full article: In rare call, Russian defense minister warns French counterpart against sending troops to UkraineRussiaās defense minister has warned his French counterpart against deploying troops to Ukraine in a rare phone call and noted that Moscow stands ready to take part in talks to end the fighting.
New York will send National Guard to subways after a string of violent crimes
Read full article: New York will send National Guard to subways after a string of violent crimesNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul is sending the National Guard to the New York City subway system to help police search passengersā bags for weapons.
Ukraineās military chief says one of his offices was bugged and other devices were detected
Read full article: Ukraineās military chief says one of his offices was bugged and other devices were detectedUkraineās military chief says a covert listening device was found in one of the offices where he works and he is hinting that other bugs were detected in other locations.
Chinese coast guard seizes rocket debris from Filipino navy
Read full article: Chinese coast guard seizes rocket debris from Filipino navyA Philippine military commander says the Chinese coast guard has forcibly seized apparent Chinese rocket debris that was being towed by the Philippine navy, in the latest confrontation in the disputed South China Sea.
Sweden seizes evidence at Baltic Sea pipeline leak site
Read full article: Sweden seizes evidence at Baltic Sea pipeline leak siteSwedenās domestic security agency says its preliminary investigation of leaks from two Russian gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea āhas strengthened the suspicions of serious sabotageā as the cause.
Swedes close area of Baltic Sea around pipeline gas leaks
Read full article: Swedes close area of Baltic Sea around pipeline gas leaksThe Swedish prosecutor in charge of the investigation into leaks from pipelines in the Baltic Sea said Tuesday that he has ordered the area to be closed as he carries out a preliminary investigation into āsuspected gross sabotage.ā.
Sweden sends special diving vessel to area of pipeline leaks
Read full article: Sweden sends special diving vessel to area of pipeline leaksSweden's navy says it has sent a vessel capable of āadvanced diving missionsā to the Baltic Sea area where ruptured undersea pipelines leaked natural gas for days.
Semper Fi & Americaās Fund hands out backpacks, supplies to children of military veterans
Read full article: Semper Fi & Americaās Fund hands out backpacks, supplies to children of military veteransAs we get ready to start a new school year, a non-profit organization is working to make sure wounded veterans and their families are taken care of.
US draws down Ukraine embassy presence as war fears mount
Read full article: US draws down Ukraine embassy presence as war fears mountThe State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine.
Sudanese general tightens grip on power, 2 weeks after coup
Read full article: Sudanese general tightens grip on power, 2 weeks after coupSudanās top general has reappointed himself as head of the army-run interim governing body, a sign he's tightening his grip on the country two weeks after he led a coup against civilian leaders.
UN rights body holds urgent session in wake of Sudan coup
Read full article: UN rights body holds urgent session in wake of Sudan coupThe United Nations' top human rights official has condemned actions by military leaders in Sudan following a coup almost two weeks ago and called on them to let civilian rule return.
WWII plane fly-past honors Captain Tom Moore at funeral
Read full article: WWII plane fly-past honors Captain Tom Moore at funeralThe coffin of Captain Sir Tom Moore is carried by members of the Armed Forces during his funeral, at Bedford Crematorium, in Bedford, England, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. Tom Moore, the 100-year-old World War II veteran who captivated the British public in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic with his fundraising efforts died, Tuesday Feb. 2, 2021. (Joe Giddens/Pool Photo via AP)LONDON ā Church bells rang out and a World War II-era plane flew Saturday over the funeral service of Captain Tom Moore to honor of the veteran who single-handedly raised millions of pounds for Britain's health workers by walking laps in his backyard. Soldiers performed ceremonial duties at the private service for Moore, who died Feb. 2 at age 100 after testing positive for COVID-19. Singer Michael BublĆ© recorded a version of āSmile" for the funeral, and as requested by Moore, Frank Sinatra's āMy Wayā was played.
Spain's jab rollout dogged by delays, elitist queue-jumpers
Read full article: Spain's jab rollout dogged by delays, elitist queue-jumpersVirus infections have been increasing steeply following Christmas and New Year, putting pressure on Spain's public health system. Spainās Defense Ministry has been the latest governmental department to launch an internal inquiry to find out if the military top brass dodged coronavirus vaccine protocols by receiving a jab before their turn. The rollout is suffering delays due to a shortage of deliveries by Pfizer-BioNTech, currently the main supplier of vaccines. Having administered over 86% of the 1.1 million vaccine doses received, several regions have halted new vaccinations until fresh supplies arrive. Guerrero, who is a physician himself and has diabetes, said at a press conference Thursday that he accepted getting the jab because his staff insisted.