Russia-Ukraine war – live: Putin trying to lure Cuban fighters into army with contracts worth thousands
Cuban nationals are being offered contracts worth $2,000 (£1,600) a month and potential Russian citizenship to join Vladimir Putin’s forces in the battle for Ukraine. The targeted campaign, which is also offering citizenship to the families of the Cubans, has come with the objections of the central American country. Earlier this week, Cuba's foreign ministry announced it was working to "neutralise and dismantle" a human trafficking ring that is coercing its citizens into fighting for Moscow. The news comes after at least 17 people were killed and dozens were wounded today when Russian shelling struck a market in a city in eastern Ukraine. Covered bodies were strewn around the ground of the site of the attack in Kostiantynivka was strewn as emergency workers extinguished fires at market stalls. US secretary of state Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday and was expected to announce more than $1 billion in new American funding for Ukraine. Read More From Challenger to Leopard: How Ukraine’s tanks compare to Russia’s A look at the uranium-based ammo the US is sending to Ukraine NATO member Romania says it has found drone pieces from Russian attacks in Ukraine on its territory Russian commander ‘used two military helicopters to transport his pet cat’
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China's exports and imports fall again in August as demand slumps
China's exports fell by 8.8% in August year-on-year, while imports contracted 7.3%, customs data showed on Thursday, increasing pressure on the country's vast manufacturing sector as demand sags at home and abroad.
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Slain woman's sister says Pennsylvania fugitive transformed from a kind neighbor into a jealous and threatening boyfriend
Before he brutally killed his girlfriend in front of her children two years ago in Pennsylvania, Danelo Souza Cavalcante seemed like a positive match -- a fellow Brazilian who was a good neighbor and kind -- the girlfriend's sister says.
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US scorns Putin's possible turn toward North Korea
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un may each have something the other wants -- a dangerous combination as far as the US is concerned.
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House-Senate GOP tension rises as shutdown fears grip Capitol
GOP Sen. Mitt Romney thinks a government shutdown is "very likely," citing the House for his pessimism.
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Europe has dodged Putin's gas bullet. But it's still thirsty for cheap energy
From the moment Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine seemed inevitable, Europe knew it would soon have to ask itself some very complicated questions.
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Saudi Arabia Sets Its Sights on a Less Glamourous Source of Wealth
In scorching summer heat, Renier Swiegers marches through the desert toward a drilling rig. He’s not looking for
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RBA's outgoing Lowe says productivity boost key to tame inflation
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY The outgoing head of Australia's central bank called on Thursday for a lift in
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Korea Set to Price Debut Yen Bond in Japan as Relations Warm
South Korea priced its first yen bond in Japan, raising 70 billion yen ($474 million) in a move
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'This is so wrong': Warrior Squad fans feel robbed following 'AGT' Qualifies 3 results, slam Putri Ariani moving to finals
Following the outcome of 'AGT' Qualifiers 3, Warrior Squad fans feel betrayed and criticize the winner of 'Indonesia Got Talent' Putri Ariani moving on to the finals
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'So handsome': Fans swoon over Joe Scarborough as host returns to 'Morning Joe' after summer break in Maine
Joe Scarborough announces the end of his summer in break as he poses for the 'Morning Joe' fans
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Watchdog group sues to block Trump from Colorado ballot, citing 14th Amendment's disqualification clause
A Washington-based advocacy group filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to block former President Donald Trump from the 2024 Republican primary ballot in Colorado, citing the 14th Amendment's ban on insurrectionists holding public office.
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