France declares highest security level after terrorist attack near Moscow

Tageblatt

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After attack near Moscow, France declares highest security alert - Tageblatt.lu: Tageblatt.lu: Current news

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stern.de

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Mar 25

France declares highest security level after terrorist attack near Moscow: The attack in Moscow with 137 dead has consequences beyond Russia: France has imposed ...

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Die Welt

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Mar 25

After terror in Russia: France declares highest alert level: The attack in Moscow with more than 130 dead has consequences beyond Russia. Prime Minister Gabriel ...

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Der Spiegel (online)

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Mar 25

After attack near Moscow: France declares highest security alert level: More than 130 people have died in an attack on a concert hall in Moscow ...

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

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Mar 25

After attack near Moscow: France declares highest terror alert level: This was announced by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Sunday evening. The decision is in ...

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Der Spiegel (online)

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Mar 24

After attack near Moscow: France declares highest security alert level: Over 130 people have died in an attack on a concert hall in Moscow. France has raised its ...

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Rheinische Post

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Mar 25

Paris: France declares highest security level after attack near Moscow: Following the attack on a concert hall in Moscow that left more than 130 people dead ...

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Berliner Zeitung

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Mar 25

Threats: France declares highest alert level - danger in Germany also "acute": The French government has declared the highest security alert level following the ...

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Financial Times

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Apr 25

China warns Antony Blinken US must choose between ‘co-operation or confrontation’

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Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia

Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.

He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.

China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.

A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.

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Sweden Eyes Russia Threat as it Invests in Energy Grid and Infrastructure: The Nordic nation is upgrading its civil defenses, and energy infrastructure is a ...

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Apr 25

Putin’s Brittle Regime: Like the Soviet One That Preceded It, His System Is Always on the Brink of Collapse

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Apr 25

EU Weighs Sanctions on Russian LNG Projects, Transshipments: The European Union is discussing with member states proposals to sanction key Russian liquefied ...

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Apr 23

Russia to cash in as Sberbank pays $8bn in dividends: Record profits at lender will bolster state coffers to help fund war on Ukraine

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Russia Holds Rates With Little Inflation Relief in Sight: Russia kept interest rates unchanged on Friday, as inflation risks from a persistently tight labor ...

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Military briefing: Russia’s narrowing advantage in Ukraine: Moscow’s forces are unlikely to muster a massive offensive this year

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Apr 25

Exclusive: China harbors ship tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers, satellite images show

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Apr 25

French Palme d'Or winner Laurent Cantet dies: French filmmaker Laurent Cantet has died in Paris at 63.

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Apr 25

Russia would lose a war with NATO, Poland warns: “It is not we, the West, who should fear a clash with Putin, but the other way around ...

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Quick Glance: Poland's Assertive Stance in Europe Amid Russian Threat

Poland's foreign minister urged NATO to increase defense readiness and expressed the desire for central decision-making in the EU amidst the Ukraine conflict.

Sikorski highlighted the benefits of EU membership and emphasized Poland's goal to be part of the countries shaping Europe, not defending against it.

He praised French President Macron's support for Ukraine and called for more military aid from Paris, while condemning Russia's attempts to create conflict between Poland and Ukraine.

Sikorski underlined the West's superiority in case of a Russian attack and criticized the previous government's policies, aiming to restore Poland's international standing and democratic norms.

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Apr 20

Blinken to warn China over weapons-related exports to Russia: Washington considers sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, according to people familiar with ...

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Quick Glance: Blinken to issue warning to China over weapons-related exports to Russia

Antony Blinken will warn China of US sanctions if it does not cease exporting weapons-related technology to Russia.

The US has recently intensified its warnings to China, emphasizing that China is undermining European security by supplying Russia with dual-use technologies.

Blinken will visit China from April 24 to 26 and address the issue in meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

The US hopes the threat of sanctions will prompt China to change its policy, while also pushing European countries to take action.

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Apr 24

Ukraine looks to stop the bleeding as US readies more aid: Ukraine will soon receive much-needed relief to stabilize the front lines of their war with Russia ...

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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.

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Apr 22

Lavrov Says Russia, China Almost Dedollarized Their Trade: Tass: Russia and China have almost completely stopped using the dollar in their mutual trade ...

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Apr 18

French PM announces crackdown on teen school violence: Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has presented measures for a 'surge of authority' after a series of attacks ...

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Apr 23

Russian court rejects new appeal by US reporter Evan Gershkovich: A Russian court on Tuesday rejected the latest in a series of appeals by Wall Street Journal ...

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Quick Glance: Moscow Court Upholds Extension of Detention for Reporter Evan Gershkovich

Following the rejection of Evan Gershkovich's appeal, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, he will remain in custody on espionage charges until at least late June.

Detained in late March 2023 during a reporting trip, the 32-year-old US citizen has spent over a year in prison, with his detention being regularly prolonged and his appeals being turned down.

Experts suggest that Moscow might be leveraging jailed Americans as leverage in the escalating tensions between the US and Russia due to the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine.

Gershkovich's arrest marks the first time since September 1986 that an American reporter has been detained in Russia on espionage charges, when Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, was apprehended by the KGB.

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Apr 22

Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s Advance, Kyiv Needs More Boots on the Ground

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Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar

Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.

The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.

The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.

Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.

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Apr 25

India Grants Marine Insurance Approval for Russian Firms: India has granted marine insurance approval to four Russian firms, adding impetus to Moscow’s efforts ...

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Apr 25

Macron's new Sorbonne speech: Save Europe so it doesn't die: French President Macron has taken a risk: six years after his major European policy speech ...

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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense

Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.

He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.

Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.

He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.

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Apr 21

Poland’s Allure for Tajikistan’s Exiles: Despite recent right-wing populist rule, Warsaw has become a base for the Central Asian country’s refugees and political ...

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Quick Glance: Poland's Appeal for Tajikistan's Exiles

Asliddin Sherzamonov sought refuge from Tajikistan's oppression in Russia and then in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

The Pamiri minority from Tajikistan found sanctuary in Poland due to its liberal visa rules and proximity to Germany.

Sherzamonov and other Pamiris in Poland work against the Rahmon regime while preserving their culture and traditions.

Tajik opposition activities have established in Poland to counter Rahmon's rule and plan a democratic future for the country.

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Apr 25

Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations resolution that would ban the use of nuclear ...

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The Axis of Upheaval: How America’s Adversaries Are Uniting to Overturn the Global Order

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Apr 22

Foreign CEOs Are Changing the Corporate Landscape of France Inc.: For a little while now, a quiet revolution has been under way in France Inc ...

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Apr 25

Ukrainian pilots preparing for flights on F-16s in France: Ukrainian pilots are undergoing basic flight training on F-16 fighter jets in France’s southwest.

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Apr 23

Russia Detains Deputy Defense Minister Over Corruption Suspicions: Russian law enforcement officers have detained Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov on ...

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Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason

Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.

Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.

Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.

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Apr 20

Kant and the case for peace : Three centuries after his birth, the Prussian philosopher’s arguments for a rational, clear-eyed pacifism are more relevant than ...

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Russian media claims server and storage supply has returned to pre-sanctions levels despite ongoing restrictions

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Russia-Iran Military Alliance Gives Israel Cause for Concern: Israel’s trading of missile attacks with Iran this month may be on hiatus, yet the unprecedented ...

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Gabriel Attal's first 100 days as prime minister, amid turbulent times in France: Appointed to 'regenerate' a stagnant presidential term, the prime minister has ...

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“Tanks of the future”: German and French defense ministers sign billion-dollar arms project

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50 years of government deficit: France's memorable anniversary: France has not had a balanced budget since 1974. In the meantime, it has accumulated a record ...

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Apr 24

The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.

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Russia Floods Latest: Hundreds of Thousands Evacuated; Damage Uncertain: Higher-than-usual spring temperatures caused a large amount of snow to melt rapidly ...

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Apr 24

U.S. Secretly Shipped New Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine: Ukrainian forces for the first time used a longer-range version of weapons known as ATACMS ...

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Mario Fehr: Security Director of Zurich on foreigners, asylum and the risk of terrorism

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From de Gaulle to Macron, Le Monde's complicated relationship with French presidents

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'The war in Ukraine has, in practice, thrown Russia into China's arms': In the global balance of power, Russia's pivot towards China and its possible integration ...

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Apr 23

The China-Russia trade friendship may not be quite what you think: Commercial ties between the two powers appear to be catching up from an abnormally low base

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PBS

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Apr 24

Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by U.S., AP reports: Ukraine had been begging for the long-range system because the missiles provide a ...

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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles

The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.

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Apr 25

European Commission proposes sanctions against ships transporting equipment from North Korea to Russia – Reuters

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Apr 24

North Korea Stokes Arms Concerns by Sending a Rare Delegation to Iran: North Korea sent its highest-level delegation to Iran in about five years as the US raised ...

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Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.

The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.

The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.

The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.

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Apr 20

Moscow Says Us Aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Will ‘Exacerbate Global Crises': Moscow on Saturday slammed the approval by the U.S.

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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.

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Apr 25

German spycatchers raise game against China and Russia: Recent arrests only ‘tip of the iceberg’, with hundreds more operatives believed to be ‘up to mischief’ ...

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Apr 22

Polish president: Poland ready to deploy allied nuclear weapons on its territory: Speaking to Fakt, Polish President Andrzej Duda highlighted how Russia has ...

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France ready to finance Morocco's 3GW power link to Western Sahara: France is ready to participate in funding a 3 gigawatt power cable linking the Moroccan city ...

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Apr 10

What is celebrated on Eid al-Fitr?: On Wednesday, April 10, Muslims celebrate the end of the fasting practiced during the month of Ramadan.

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Why Russia and Iran can dodge Western sanctions: Iran has been living with Western sanctions for almost 40 years, and never have so many sanctions been imposed ...

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Apr 23

46,000 UK flights experience navigation problems as Russia jams GPS – The Sun: Flights to and from the UK have been affected by the jamming of the Global ...

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U.S. Announces $6 Billion Aid Package Including Patriot Air-Defense Systems: The United States will provide Ukraine with Patriot missiles for its air-defense ...

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Russia claims it struck Western arms being transported in Ukraine by rail : Russia on Friday (Apr 26) said that it had used missiles and artillery to target ...

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Apr 23

Remembering Sergei Parajanov, the Bard of the Caucasus: The revered Armenian cinema auteur both embodied the region’s ethnic and cultural diversity and sought to ...

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Apr 25

US accuses China of backing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Beijing is “picking a side” and can’t claim to be neutral any more, the US ambassador to NATO tells ...

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Exclusive: Half of Russia's payments to China made through middlemen, sources say

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Remembering Sergei Parajanov, the Bard of the Caucasus: The revered Armenian cinema auteur both embodied the region’s ethnic and cultural diversity and sought to ...

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At least five people reported dead in attempted Channel crossing: At least five people have died attempting to cross the Channel from France, local media reports ...

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Apr 24

Russian priest suspended after presiding over Navalny's funeral: The document posted on the website of the Moscow City Diocese did not give an official ...

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Russia says it may downgrade ties with US if its assets are confiscated: Russia is considering downgrading the level of its diplomatic relations with the United ...

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Apr 23

Russia Scraps WWII March Over Security Fears: Russia is canceling a popular procession to commemorate World War II victims for a second straight year due to ...

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Apr 19

Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber, though Moscow denies: Ukraine says it shot down a strategic Russian bomber on Friday, but Russia counters the plane ...

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TotalEnergies chief calls potential EU sanctions on Russian LNG a financial boon: Sanctions on Russian gas from the Yamal LNG project would cause prices to spike ...

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Apr 21

Russia Says Captured Village Near Ukraine’s Chasiv Yar: Russia said Sunday its forces had completely captured Bohdanivka, a frontline village less than ...

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In ‘Franklin,’ Michael Douglas Uses His Charm to Bankroll America: A new Apple TV+ series dramatizes the years Benjamin Franklin spent in France ...

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Quick Glance: Michael Douglas defends farting as Benjamin Franklin

Michael Douglas expresses no remorse for his portrayal of flatulence as a founding father.

In an interview with Sirius XM's The Jess Cagle Show, the Wall Street actor defended the scene in his Apple TV+ series Franklin where his Benjamin Franklin repeatedly breaks wind. Douglas delved into a book about Franklin and used 'Fart Proudly' to counter critics.

Indeed, Franklin penned an essay titled 'Fart Proudly' in 1781, delving into the science of flatulence and proposing ways to turn its odor into a pleasant scent.

The Apple TV+ series, based on A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, narrates Franklin's endeavor to persuade the French government to back the American revolution.

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Strategy for the AfD from the Kremlin?: The AfD likes to appear patriotic. But this image is crumbling after the latest espionage allegations ...

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Apr 22

Russia-Ukraine war: Aid approval brings Ukrainian troops closer to infusion of new firepower

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Apr 25

Reuters: Satellite imagery shows ship likely used to transfer North Korean arms to Russia docked in Chinese port

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Apr 19

US aid delays leave Ukrainians at low ebb: Faltering western assistance and Russia’s fresh initiative on battlefield chip away at country’s morale

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Apr 25

UK anticipates Ukraine will escalate long-range strikes on Russia: The UK Defence Chief, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin asserts that Ukraine will increase the number ...

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Quick Glance: Ukraine to Increase Strikes in Russia, UK Defense Chief Says

Ukraine is set to increase long-range attacks inside Russia to shape the war with western military aid.

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin highlighted positive trends in the support for Ukraine.

The US dropped reservations about providing long-range missiles to Ukraine.

The UK has increased its commitment to Ukraine's defense and signed long-term contracts with defense industry suppliers.

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Apr 23

Russia threatens to step up attacks on western weapons in Ukraine: Russian defence minister reacts to US passage of military aid as Kyiv’s forces struggle to ...

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Apr 18

Poland arrests man suspected of aiding Russia in plot to kill Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan

A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.

Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.

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Russian central bank warns of slower drop in inflation as it holds rates at 16%: Inflation is set to ease more slowly than previously thought, Russia's central ...

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Russia Sentences Meta Communications Director to 6 Years in Absentia: Andy Stone is accused of 'publicly defending terrorism' after Meta allowed 'forms of ...

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Is France's far-right Le Pen party embarrassed by the AfD?: In Paris, the leading candidate of the Rassemblement National presented his program for the European ...

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Armenia’s Envoy to the EU: ‘It Hurts to See How Moscow-Led Security Bloc Has Screwed Us’

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Apr 22

Ukraine War Helped Push World Military Spending to 35-Year High, Study Says: The outlay reached $2.4 trillion last year, a research group found, 6 ...

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Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023

Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.

Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.

Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.

Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.

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Apr 23

‘Our artillery is starving:’ Ukraine holds its breath as US set to approve $60bn of military aid

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Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade

The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.

Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.

As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.

Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.

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Apr 12

US urges EU to tell China to halt transfer of weapons parts to Russia: Officials point to growing co-operation between Beijing and Moscow on production of arms ...

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Apr 23

Russian avant-garde in desert exile: The founder Igor Savizki was an art fanatic. With courage and cunning, he saved tens of thousands of works declared ...

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Apr 22

Russia Sentences Meta Spokesman to Jail in Absentia for ‘Terrorism’: A Russian court has sentenced Meta spokesman Andy Stone to six years in prison in absentia ...

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Apr 23

Russia Urges Citizens to Avoid Flying Turkish Airlines to Latin America: The Russian Embassy in Turkey has urged citizens to avoid flying Turkish Airlines due to ...

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Apr 18

The Baltic balancing act over the threat from Russia: Fears grow in the region that Putin could test Nato’s resolve with provocations or the ‘nightmare scenario’ ...

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