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Russia uses new laser weapons in Ukraine, Zelenskiy mocks ‘wonder weapon’
Indian Express 19 May 2022
Russia on Wednesday said it was using a new generation of powerful lasers in Ukraine to burn up drones, deploying some of Moscow’s secret weapons to counter a flood of Western arms.Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018 unveiled an intercontinental ballistic missile, underwater nuclear drones, a supersonic weapon and a laser weapon ... “Yes ... Tags ... .
photo: Creative Commons / PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY Official website
'Hell' in Ukraine's Donbas as Russia piles on pressure, warns Zelenskiy
Post Bulletin 20 May 2022
KYIV/SLATYNE, Ukraine - Ukraine's industrial Donbas region, the focus of recent Russian offensives, has been destroyed, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said as some of the world's richest countries pledged to bolster Kyiv with billions of dollars ... "The occupiers are trying to exert even more pressure ... The Donbas is completely destroyed," he said ... U.S ... .
photo: AP / Mark Schiefelbein
Xi calls on BRICS countries to build global community of security for all
Xinhua 19 May 2022
BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called on the BRICS countries to work together to build a global community of security for all. Xi made the remarks while delivering a video address at the opening session of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting ... ■ ... .
photo: UN / Mark Garten
‘Freudian slip’: Bush decries ‘invasion of Iraq’ – not Ukraine
Al Jazeera 19 May 2022
Former United States President George W Bush has decried the “wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq” in a gaffe during a speech in the US state of Texas ... Instead, while criticising Russia’s political system, he said ... “I mean, of Ukraine,” he said quickly. He then said “Iraq too” to laughter from the crowd ... Freudian slip of the century… ... .
photo: AP / Terry Renna
NASA, Boeing launch key uncrewed test flight to space station
China.dot.org 20 May 2022
NASA and Boeing launched the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, a critical uncrewed test flight for Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Starliner spacecraft aboard lifted off at 6.54 p.m ... .
photo: AP / Mark Schiefelbein
Economy, China, climate dominate as Australia set for polls
Madison 20 May 2022
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australians will go to the polls on Saturday following a six-week campaign that has focused on pandemic-fueled inflation, climate change and fears of a Chinese military outpost being established less than 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) off Australia’s shore ... People are also reading… ... -- Kathleen Fullin Watch now ... .
photo: AP / Eranga Jayawardena
'We are going to die': Sri Lanka warns of food shortages
The Times of India 20 May 2022
COLOMBO. Sri Lanka's prime minister has warned of a food shortage as the island nation battles a devastating economic crisis and vowed the government will buy enough fertiliser for the next planting season to boost productivity ... "I sincerely urge everyone to accept the gravity of the ... situation." ... P ... Looking for Something? ... .
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Oklahoma lawmakers pass ban on nearly all abortions
RTE 20 May 2022
The Oklahoma state legislature has passed a bill banning abortions from the moment of fertilisation, with some exceptions, the strictest ban so far in the United States. The action by Oklahoma follows steps taken in other Republican-led states to restrict access to abortions in anticipation of the US Supreme Court soon overturning Roe v ... .
photo: White House / Adam Schultz
Biden leaves for Asia under Ukraine, N.Korea nuclear shadows
Arab News 20 May 2022
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE. President Joe Biden left Thursday for South Korea and Japan to cement US leadership in Asia at a time when the White House’s attention has been pulled back to Russia and Europe — and amid fears of a North Korean nuclear test during his trip ... “We know what we will do to respond to them ... 'Wind at our back' ... ....
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Asylum seekers stuck on Diego Garcia start hunger strike
Al Jazeera 20 May 2022
Dozens of Tamil asylum-seekers have launched a hunger strike after eight months stranded on a secretive military base in the Indian Ocean, demanding that the government of the United Kingdom allow them to claim asylum in a safe third country ... “They want an answer as to when they will be taken elsewhere.” ... Mike Corder/AP Photo] ... US Air Force/AFP] ... .
photo: Unsplash / Jeremy Bezanger
Timeline of Canada's decision to bar Huawei, ZTE from 5G networks
North Shore News 20 May 2022
Here are some key dates to come on this prohibition.. Sept. 1, 2022 ... June 28, 2024 ... Dec. 31, 2027 ... Key dates leading up to this decision.. Feb. 13, 2018 ... Aug. 23, 2018 ... Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale tells The Canadian Press Canada needs more information from the U.S ... This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 19, 2022. The Canadian Press. .
photo: AP / Ernesto Vargas
‘Russia no threat’: China to receive 2 million barrels of Iran oil
Press TV 19 May 2022
A very large Iranian crude carrier is set to discharge 2 million barrels into an oil terminal in China this week after Western media reports claimed that Beijing might be replacing Iran’s barrels with cheaper Russian shipments ... The shipments are on the rise ... Press TV’s website can also be accessed at the following alternate addresses.. www.presstv.ir.
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Finland against hosting nuclear weapons, NATO military bases: PM
Al Jazeera 19 May 2022
Finland is opposed to NATO deploying nuclear weapons or setting up military bases on its territory even if it succeeds in its bid to become a NATO member, Prime Minister Sanna Marin has said ... Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has also said her country does not want permanent NATO bases or nuclear weapons on its territory ... (Al Jazeera). .
photo: White House / Shealah Craighead
Russian Official Caught Trying to Cross U.S.-Mexico Border
Newsweek 19 May 2022
Viktor Kamenshchikov was detained at the Southern Border, RIA Novosti reported ....
photo: US DoS / Ron Przysucha
US accuses Russia of holding world hostage over food amid Ukraine invasion
Belfast Telegraph 20 May 2022
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has accused Russia of weaponising food and holding grain for millions of people around the world hostage to help “break the spirit of the Ukrainian people” ... Daily Headlines & Evening Telegraph Newsletter ... Enter email address ... AP/PA Images. / ... Mr Nebenzia warned ... Most Read. Top Videos. Latest World. Latest. .