Zelenskiy says counteroffensive actions "taking place" in Ukraine
By Tom Balmforth KYIV (Reuters) -President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged on Saturday that his military was engaged in "counter-offensive and defensive
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Ukraine's president gives strongest hint yet much anticipated counteroffensive has started
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has given his clearest indication yet that Ukraine's long-awaited push to liberate territory still held by Russia's occupying forces is underway, saying "relevant counteroffensive and defensive actions are taking place in Ukraine."
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'What is there to be afraid of?' Ukrainians in battered southern town hopeful about counteroffensive
Deep inside a makeshift bunker, residents of Orihiv await an aid delivery while artillery shakes the ground above.
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Legendary Mozambican ruby sells for record price
The world's largest ruby, described it as a "once-in-a-lifetime" jewel, fetches $34.8m at auction.
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Is a Ukrainian offensive underway south of Zaporizhzhia?
Since the start of the week, even as attention has focused on the aftermath of the collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam, it is clear that Ukrainian forces have stepped up activities along the frontline to the southeast of the city of Zaporizhzhia.
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Ukrainian attacks continue in key southern Zaporizhzhia region
Russia reports Ukrainian tanks in the Zaporizhzhia region, while Kyiv says the "enemy is in active defence".
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Sudan conflict: What to do with the dead bodies in Khartoum
Some Khartoum residents have become accidental undertakers to stop corpses being left on the streets.
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2 New York counties' executive orders targeting migrants are temporarily blocked by federal judge
A federal district court judge on Tuesday granted a motion barring two New York counties from executing orders aimed at stopping New York City from sending migrants and asylum seekers to their communities for shelter.
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Two killed and five injured in shooting at Virginia graduation
A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested and is expected to face at least two murder charges.
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US and western officials see signs Ukraine's counteroffensive is beginning
US and western officials see signs that Ukraine's long-awaited counteroffensive against Russia is beginning and have noted a "substantial increase in fighting" in the east of the country over the last 48 hours as Ukrainian troops probe for weaknesses in Russian defensive lines, a senior NATO official said on Tuesday.
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Border encounters remain low nearly a month after Title 42 lifted, DHS says
The number of daily encounters along the US-Mexico border has remained low nearly a month after a pandemic-era restriction used by authorities to swiftly turn away migrants was lifted, the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
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Palau country profile
Provides an overview of Palau , including key events and facts about this tropical island nation in the northern Pacific.
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