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Pentagon: US may provide advanced variants of cluster bombs to Ukraine
Jul 07, 2023 12:16The Pentagon has announced that advanced cluster munitions could be sent to Ukraine to help Kiev in its war against Russian forces, despite a global ban on such weapons.
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Nearly half of US drinking water may contain toxic 'forever chemicals'
Jul 07, 2023 12:13Nearly half of US tap water samples contain toxic "forever chemicals," substances used in hundreds of household items from cleaning supplies to pizza boxes to which broad exposure can carry serious health risks, according to a new study.
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Rome refuses to ratify ESM reform treaty: Distrust of EU or political games?
Jul 07, 2023 12:02The EU has been mounting pressure on Italy over the ratification of the eurozone bailout reform. Italy is the only EU member state that has not yet ratified the amending agreement, and Brussels can no longer wait.
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Afghan Muslims celebrate Eid al-Ghadir
Jul 07, 2023 04:42Muslims in Afghanistan celebrate Eid al-Ghadir on the 18th of Dhul-Hajjah which marks the day Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) appointed Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor.
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US to send Ukraine banned cluster munitions: Officials
Jul 07, 2023 04:02The United States has planned to send globally banned cluster munitions to Ukraine to help it battle Russian forces, American officials have said.
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Macron under fire over threatening to block social media
Jul 07, 2023 04:00French President Emmanuel Macron is under fire over threatening to block social media in times of public unrest.
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Ukraine great ‘testing ground’ for Western weapons: Kiev
Jul 07, 2023 03:28Kiev says Ukraine is a great "testing ground" for the military industry of the West, which is constantly pouring advanced arms and military equipment into the ex-Soviet republic despite repeated warnings by Russia that such a flow of arms will only prolong the war.
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London: Pro-Palestine activists rally to defend Jenin
Jul 07, 2023 03:26Thousands of people have taken to the streets of London as a sign of support for the Palestinians fighting for survival in Jenin refugee camp.
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France set to pass bill to let police spy through mobile phones
Jul 07, 2023 03:13French legislators have agreed that police should be able to spy on suspects through remote phone access as the nation apparently calms down to some degree after mass protests following the police killing of a teenager of African origin last week.
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Russia closes Finnish consulate, expels diplomats in retaliatory move
Jul 07, 2023 03:11In diplomatic countermeasures, Russia has announced that it is shuttering Finland’s consulate in Saint Petersburg and expelling nine of its diplomats, declaring them persona non grata.